A long-term Finnish study suggests severe gingivitis and periodontitis may increase both the risk of developing a cerebral artery aneurysm and the likelihood that it will rupture. Dental caries, however, was not linked to aneurysm risk, placing the…
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An investigation by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in Ann Arbor examined the association between osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) in cancer patients and the use of bone-modifying agents to reduce the…
Preventing Early Childhood Caries
Early childhood caries (ECC) is the presence of one or more decayed, missing, or filled (dmf) surfaces in any primary tooth of a child up to age 6.
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Clinicians can better serve patients with special needs by being prepared to offer treatment modifications. Here are 5 strategies when caring for patients with special needs.
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Darby Dental Supply Announces Partnership with CareStack®
Darby Dental Supply has announced that it has formed a strategic partnership with CareStack, an innovative technology company that has developed a revolutionary cloud-based software solution for dental practice management.
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How Micro-Robots Noninvasively Remove Dental Plaque
A team of engineers, dentists, and biologists from the University of Pennsylvania has developed an army of tiny robots that can access hard-to-reach areas of the mouth for plaque and biofilm removal.
Solmetex names Bill Gerety as Vice President of Marketing & Customer Experience
Solmetex LLC a leading global provider of amalgam separation technology and dental waste management solutions, is pleased to announce that Bill Gerety, MBA, has been named as vice president of Marketing and Customer Experience.
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