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16 Rare Systemic Diseases Correlated with Premature Loss of Deciduous Teeth
Deciduous teeth (baby teeth) are essential for a child to learn to eat, form sounds, communicate in words, and properly form the stomatognathic system....
Osteosarcoma in the Jaw: A “Diagnostic Dilemma” for Dental Clinicians
Have you come across a patient with osteosarcoma in your clinical dentistry experience? Pre-teens and young adults have the largest potential of developing this cancer...
Topical Steroid Treatment for Oral Lichen Planus: Does It Cause Candidiasis?
Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects mucous membranes. Patients with oral lichen planus may be at risk for oral cancer...
Bariatric Surgery: Research Shows Surgeons Lack Basic Knowledge of Dental Erosion
Obesity-related surgeries are becoming more and more popular and widespread every year worldwide. These surgeries' side effects and complications are usually presented to the...
Research Looks at Oral Health of Children with Down’s Syndrome
A high number of individuals with cognitive disabilities and physical limitations have a difficult time maintaining a healthy dental hygiene routine. The level of...
Marijuana Use Increases Periodontitis Sooner Than Expected in Young Adults
Note: The study's objective in this summary is on marijuana and the possible adverse effects. We realize that CBD has potential beneficial uses in...
Curion, formerly Bisco Canada, Unveils Exciting New Look and Leadership Team
Dental industry leader Bisco Canada’s empowering new name and look are built on decades-long knowledge and partnership building.
Today Bisco Canada announced it has rebranded...
A Cross-sectional Study on Hemodialysis Patients and Periodontal Disease
Healthy kidneys filter out metabolic wastes from our blood, which then pass through the urine, but renal failure patients may need the help of...
Losing Teeth: Social Isolation Associated with Tooth Loss Among Older Adults
Several studies link social isolation and loneliness to various health conditions, including high blood pressure, anxiety, mental health disorders, heart disease, depression, cognitive decline,...
Tooth Banking: Stem Cell Collection Via Teeth for Potential Future Cures
Regenerative medicine is a group of biomedical approaches to clinical therapies that might involve the use of stems cells. It looks at the process...
Research Looks at How COVID-19 Changed Dental Students’ Career Paths
Everyone is sick and tired of the coronavirus, and that's a simple fact. Its existence has transformed the world and devastated more people than...
Desquamative Gingivitis: Maintenance through Proper Oral Care In Lieu of Medication
Desquamative gingivitis, or DG, is a periodontal disease caused by an excessive overgrowth of flesh-eating bacteria on any tissue determined to be gingival. The...
Specialized Visual Pedagogy Most Effective for Our Patients on the Spectrum
It can be a challenge to treat kids with autism in the dental office. They are sensitive to lights, smells, sounds, and textures, and...
A Clinical Trial of Topical Erythropoietin Use During Gingival Graft Surgery
Patients suffering from periodontitis may experience various symptoms, like receding gingiva, halitosis, alveolar bone loss, and edentulism in severe cases. Periodontal treatments like non-surgical...
Can Heartburn Drugs Reduce the Severity of Periodontal Disease?
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 47.2% of adults aged 30 years and above suffer from some form of periodontal disease. The condition...
Universal, Standardized Education in Dental Hygiene Allows for More Autonomy
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists, or IFDH, has always encouraged a high level of autonomy in dental hygienists. Autonomy refers to a person's...