As this sweeping legislation heads to the House after passing the Senate, the American Dental Association is speaking up for dental practices, students, and patients.
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Giant Alaskan Bear Gets a Crown!
When an 800-pound, 9-foot-tall bear needs dental work, it takes more than a routine appointment. Zoo staff and dental specialists…
Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Face 40% Higher Risk of Severe Dental…
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are significantly more likely to be hospitalized for serious oral infections, highlighting the…
Vermont Halts Dental Therapy Program, Shifts Focus to Expanding Dental Hygiene
After nearly a decade of planning, Vermont State University has officially ended development of its proposed Dental Therapy Program…
Why Dental Hygienists Belong on the Endodontic Team
As endodontists face rising demand and growing burnout, integrating dental hygienists as co-therapists offers a smart solution to…
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A Tesla driver in Oakville, Ontario, was cited for careless driving because he was using both hands to floss his teeth while driving on autopilot at 84 mph.
Y-Brush by FasTeesH
FasTeesH, a French company based in Lyon that specializes in oral health, unveiled its new Y-Brush at the Consumers Electronics Show 2020
Delta Dental Awards Funding to 31 Colorado Nonprofits to Improve Oral Health
Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF) announced on January 9 that it will provide $3.5 million in funding over 3 years to 31 Colorado nonprofit organizations to support projects that create accessible oral health care and advance oral…
DNA and Systemic Diseases
With the completion of the human genome project in 2003 and the decreased cost of DNA sequencing, DNA testing is becoming available and affordable to everyone. More than 1,800 genes associated with disease have been discovered.
Importance of Instrument Selection
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The Role of Sports Drinks in Demineralization
Demineralization occurs when mineral ions are compromised and removed from dental enamel. The process progresses due to low pH in the saliva and when the oral environment is deprived of minerals in relation to the tooth’s overall mineral…
Patterson Foundation Awards More Than $94,000 in Grants to Oral, Animal Health Organizations
The Patterson Foundation recently announced $94,530 in Q3 Grant Funding to 12 nonprofit organizations in the oral and animal health fields.
How Oral Health Affects Cognitive Health
Good oral health impacts various aspects of overall health in older adults, including psychological well-being.
Researchers Seek to Improve the Way Dentists Measure Children’s Pain
Researchers at the University of Washington School of Dentistry are seeking new ways to improve the ways dentist measure pediatric patients' pain under a 5-year National Institutes of Health grant.
Supporting the Success of Sealants
Choosing the right sealant material depends on a variety of factors, including patient needs. Dental sealants were developed in the 1960s by Michael Buonocore, DDS, and dental scientists at the Eastman Dental Center in Rochester, New York.
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