Scientists are developing three-dimensional-printed bone grafts infused with inflammation-resolving molecules to regenerate bone faster and more effectively in patients with periodontitis. This bioengineering breakthrough could transform periodontal…
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Nebraska Prisons Struggle to Provide Basic Dental Care
Routine dental care is nearly nonexistent in Nebraska’s overcrowded prisons, where tooth extractions are often the only treatment…
A Patient Creates a Molar Masterpiece for his Dentist
In an act of gratitude, a patient hand carved a lifelike molar from alabaster and gifted it to his dentist who turned the heartfelt…
The Alliance Sets Out to Empower the Profession
This innovative nonprofit is redefining professional support and access-to-care advocacy for dental hygienists in Florida. By…
A Kentucky Head Start Program Supports Oral Health but Suffers Due to Lack of…
Paducah’s Head Start program is dedicated to supporting the oral health of kids and families, but an overwhelming shortage of…
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Georgia State to Open Cutting-Edge Dental Hygiene Clinic
Georgia State University in Dunwoody recently broke ground on a $6.3 million dental hygiene clinic, which will enable dental hygiene students to train using the latest equipment while also providing nearby residents with access to dental…
China’s Zero-COVID Policy Angers Citizens
While most of the world has returned to business as usual as the urgency of the COVID-19 pandemic has waned, China has stuck to its zero-COVID policy. Now its citizens have had enough. After many Chinese took to the streets last weekend to…
COVID-19 Stress and Lack of Exercise Wreak Havoc on Oral Health Quality of Life
In a study of more than 230 Japanese older adults, researchers found that COVID-19-related stress and subsequent lack of activity negatively impacted subjects’ oral health quality of life which study authors defined as “oral health,…
Supporting Periodontal Maintenance With Power Instrumentation
Effective biofilm removal is integral to the long-term success of implant therapy. Ultrasonic instrumentation can help clinicians maximize scaling and root planing results as part of a comprehensive periodontal maintenance regimen.…
NIH Grant to Fund Investigation of Middle School Sealant Programs
The success of school-based dental clinics in improving vulnerable children’s oral health is supported by robust evidence. However, these clinics almost always serve elementary school-age kids. Researchers from Kennesaw State University…
Instafloss Water Flosser Features 12 Jets
Instafloss (754-307-6152; instafloss.com) is a water flosser with 12 simultaneous jets that provides a complete water floss in 10 seconds. According to the company, 70% of the population regularly skips flossing because the process takes…
Penn Focuses on Improving Access to Care for Those With Disabilities
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Dental Medicine’s Care Center for Persons with Disabilities in Philadelphia has made great strides in improving access to care for individuals with disabilities since it opened in 2021.…
Medicare and Medicaid Services Expansion Includes Dental Care
Through its Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expanding access to dental care, cancer screening and behavioral healthcare. The recently announced 2023 Physician Fee…
Infections From Dental Waterlines Prompt Federal Health Advisory
Recent outbreaks of nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) in accordance with recommended infection prevention practices. Following a cluster of…
Therapy Dog Sports a Beautiful and Healthy Smile
Scarlett, a working therapy dog in the Upper West Side of New York City, is always ready for her next gig with a beautiful smile and no “doggy breath,” thanks to her owner who is a dentist. The 2.5-year-old mix of poodle, Doberman Pinscher,…
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