Congratulations to Susan Gorman, MEd, RDH, the August winner of the Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway. The clinical programs coordinator with the University of Florida College of Dentistry, Department of Community Dentistry and Behavioral Science in…
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The Mystery of the Green Ear Is Solved in the Dental Operatory
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Dyson CameraJet: The First Toothbrush With a Camera and a Jet, to Target the…
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Artificial Intelligence Predicts Patient Response to Peri-Implantitis Therapy
A machine-learning algorithm may be able to assess how patients will respond to treatment for peri-implantitis. A study led by University of Michigan School of Dentistry researchers used a form of artificial intelligence to predict…
America’s ToothFairy and DentaQuest Team Up to Help Kids Learn About Oral Hygiene
America’s ToothFairy has partnered with DentaQuest to continue the HERO Challenge again this summer.
COVID-19 Death Rate Drops, Most Deaths Among Those Unvaccinated
The United States now has fewer than 300 deaths per day due to COVID-19—a drastic decline from a high of more than 5,000 per day in February 2021. Today, almost all COVID-19 deaths are among individuals who have not been vaccinated against…
COVID-19 Cases Surge in the ‘Show-Me’ State
Missouri is the United States’ new COVID-19 hot spot as the Delta variant spreads rapidly throughout the state. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the “show-me” state has the highest rate of new infections. With…
Using Enzymes to Disrupt Childhood Caries
Improving the oral health of children with early childhood caries is a priority for dental professionals, as the disease has long-lasting effects and may require surgical procedures to treat.
Drug Used to Treat Prostate Cancer May Have Off-Label Use for COVID-19
A Brazilian study on the use of proxalutamide, a new drug indicated for prostate cancer, provided unexpected benefits for hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Results showed that 81% of patients with COVID-19 who received proxalutamide for…
Dental Hygienist Exhibits a Knack for Innovation
Sandra Horne, DHA, MHSA, RDH, adapts her educational approach to ensure her students receive the necessary training during COVID-19.
Study Takes a Fresh Approach to Plaque Disruption in Early Childhood Caries
Scientists strategize to disrupt stubborn bacteria-yeast biofilm implicated in early childhood caries.
New Research into COVID-19 Lung Disease Underscores Importance of Oral Hygiene
Study shows that individuals with periodontal diseases are likely to pass the SARS-CoV-2 virus from their saliva into their lungs—with potentially deadly results.
Immunity Gained From COVID-19 Vaccine May Be More Effective Against Variants Than…
New research from the National Institutes of Health has found that the immunity acquired from COVID-19 vaccination seems to be more adept at creating antibodies to a wide spectrum of SARS-CoV-2 variants than the immunity gained…
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