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A Shift Toward Alcohol-Free Oral Care
As demand for alcohol-free oral care continues to grow, learn how alcohol-free mouthrinses can deliver therapeutic benefits while…
Not Again: Another Dental Practice Fails to Meet Infection Control Standards
A Colorado pediatric dental practice faces disciplinary action after an inspection uncovered multiple infection control violations,…
Halloween Candy’s Sticky Situation
As Americans prepare to indulge in billions of dollars' worth of Halloween candy, dentists and dental hygienists may face the…
When Substance Use Shows Up in the Dental Chair
Understanding the oral manifestations of substance use and the potentially dangerous interactions between drugs and dental…
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Alternative to Root Canal Therapy May Improve Outcomes
Scientists are exploring a promising treatment for dental caries that may eliminate the need for drilling into sensitive tooth areas. Resolvins, specifically Resolvin E1 (RvE1), have been identified as molecules capable of regenerating…
UNC Researcher Discovers Sex-Dependent Differences in Periodontal Disease Progression
Julie Marchesan, DDS, PhD, a faculty member at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Adams School of Dentistry, recently secured a $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for her groundbreaking research on periodontal…
Swiss Study Finds Stem Cells May Treat Orofacial Pain With Few Side Effects
A study recently published in the Swiss journal Frontiers in Pain Research delves into the efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as a potential treatment for orofacial pain, a persistent health issue in the United States. Current…
Is the Black Death of the 14th Century Related to Modern Periodontal Diseases?
A recent study led by researchers from Pennsylvania State University and Australia’s University of Adelaide suggests a connection between the second plague pandemic of the mid-14th century, also known as the “black death,” and changes in…
Report Issued on Dental Care Access in West Virginia and the Results Are Not Good
The West Virginia Oral Health Coalition and the Harmony Health Foundation released a joint report, “Beyond the Waiting Room: The State of Dental Care Access in West Virginia,” exposing a crisis in dental care access across the state.…
Southern Dental Schools Create a Collaborative Research Network
East Carolina University School of Dental Medicine and the University of Florida College of Dentistry have received a $3,692,175 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to establish a collaborative…
Leading the Charge
A longtime oral health advocate, Helen Hawkey, BSDH, PHDHP, is rallying for change in Pennsylvania’s mandated dental assessment requirement.
Study Finds Adiposity Unrelated to Caries Rates in Children
Though diet can certainly play a role in the development of both obesity and caries, that’s as far as the linkage goes.
Evidence-Based Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea is found to stem post-extraction bleeding, reduce pain, and aid periodontal health.
Surgical Safety Lists Support Positive Outcomes
Oral health professionals are encouraged to implement surgical checklists — along with modifications to fit individual clinician preference — to improve the quality and safety of care.
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