When an 800-pound, 9-foot-tall bear needs dental work, it takes more than a routine appointment. Zoo staff and dental specialists teamed up for a remarkable and safe procedure to restore Tundra’s toothy grin.
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Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) has become the first U.S. dental school to acquire, install, and use two surgical robotic devices for dental implant surgeries.
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Remineralization is the natural reparative process that restores mineral ions to the tooth structure.
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Almost 70 million Americans experience gastrointestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), each year. As such, oral health professionals should be familiar with the oral manifestations of these disorders—as well as side…
Vaping Discussed During Dental Benefits and Oral Health Symposium
The inaugural Dental Benefits and Oral Health Symposium hosted by Guardian on September 26 brought together key leaders from several dental associations, nonprofits, brokers, and representatives from the public sector.
Sociodemographic Disparities in Oral Cancer Screening Rates
Dental professionals play an important role in identifying oral and oropharyngeal cancer through oral cancer screenings, as early detection significantly improves patient survival rates.
Survey Shows People Are More Scared of Root Canals Than Spiders and Snakes
A recent survey by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) shows more people (59%) are afraid of getting a root canal than speaking in public (57%), spiders (55%) or being trapped in an elevator (54%).
Using Tai Chi to Improve Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Treating Patients With Hearing Impairment
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