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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Most individuals who experience long-term COVID-19 symptoms 12 months after the infection resolves continue to endure the same symptoms 18 months later. This revelation was discovered during a deep dive into the health outcomes of more than…
Eye Massager Makes Big Difference in Reducing Dental Anxiety
A recent case report found that an eye massager significantly reduced dental anxiety prior to a tooth extraction procedure. Published in Cureus, the case report chronicled the removal of an impacted mandibular third molar in an 18-year-old…
Organized Dentistry Makes a Big Push for the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
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Will the US See a COVID-19 Resurgence This Fall?
The United States has seen declining numbers of COVID-19 after reaching a plateau over the summer. Unfortunately, this decrease may not be here to stay. As the weather grows colder and Americans spend more time inside, the risk for COVID-19…
Vermont Town Is Shocked to Learn Its Community Water Fluoridation Program Has Been Tampered With,…
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Australian Study Demonstrates Safety of Community Water Fluoridation
A new study out of the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, shows that consuming fluoridated water had no effect on the brain development of children. Published in the Journal of Dental Research, the study included more than…
Latest Research Shows No Decline in Teen Vaping
Despite nationwide educational campaigns to reduce the number of teenagers who vape, a recent study shows these efforts have had little impact. The government research discovered that 14% of teens surveyed reported vaping recently, compared…
Program Helps Patients With Disabilities Receive Much-Needed Dental Care
Individuals with significant disabilities who require sedation in order to successfully receive professional dental care are often out of luck. Many dental providers are not prepared to care for patients with special needs and the number of…
Dentists and Dental Students Can Now Administer Monkeypox Vaccines
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has increased the types of providers who can administer the JYNNEOS vaccine to prevent monkeypox, in addition to administering therapeutics to treat this and other orthopoxviruses.…
CDC Says Masking in Healthcare Facilities Is No Longer Necessary
Unless located in areas where community spread of COVID-19 is high, healthcare providers, including dental practices, no longer need to require mandatory masking for patients and clinicians, according to updated guidance from the United…
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