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Researchers at the University of Washington—through funding from the United States National Science Foundation’s Partnership for Innovation—have invented a handheld device that measures demineralization of teeth before incipient decay is…
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A North Carolina dental practice responded to a negative online review posted by a patient who had failed to follow the practice’s recommendations for care. Unfortunately, the response included personal health information about the patient,…
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Mask Wearing Remains the Norm in the Dental Setting
According to a poll conducted by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, approximately 67% of dental practices are still requiring patients to mask up while in the waiting room and prior to the start of treatment.…
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A new study that investigated the composition of inflammatory markers—such as proinflammatory cytokines—in saliva found that those with COVID-19 have a unique immune signature that is distinctly different from the signature of those with…
Public Health Organizations Call for a Reboot on Dental Research Priorities
Leadership of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, and the office of the United States Surgeon General is calling for a fresh look at dental research priorities in light of ongoing…
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