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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Speak Out Against Expanding Anesthesia to Dental Assistants by December 18!
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California’s System of Providing Dental Care Is in Crisis
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Caries Management With Silver Diamine Fluoride
A new chemotherapeutic option for caries management, SDF is a safe and effective caries-preventive agent.
Grants Awarded to Improve Oral Health
The Canada-United States Chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future has awarded four grants totaling more than $50,000 (U.S.) to fund projects aimed at reducing the instance of caries in children
Tips for Treating Patients With Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease with increasing incidence and prevalence in the United States.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
To celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, the American Dental Association encourages clinicians to share the message “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.”
Power Instrumentation for Premolar Teeth
Mechanized instrumentation for premolar teeth involves appropriate ultrasonic insert and/or tip (UIT) selection and knowledge about crown and root anatomy.
How to Manage Tooth Sensitivity
Many possible causes may expose dentin and predispose patients to hypersensitivity, including toothbrush abrasion, acid erosion, anatomical factors, and gingival recession.
Researchers Study Why HIV-Infected Patients Experience High Rates of Cancer
The National Institutes of Health has funded research led by Case Western Reserve University’s School of Dental Medicine focused on why human immunodeficiency (HIV)-infected patients experience higher rates of cancer than the general…
How to Prevent Dental Caries: Keep Fluoride in Tap Water
When residents in Juneau, Alaska, voted in 2007 to stop community water fluoridation (CWF), oral health care advocates warned officials that the decision would result in an increase in dental caries.
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Body modifications, such as tattoos, piercings, and branding/scarification, have been used by humans for thousands of years. While acceptance of these practices varied in different cultures, their social acceptance has been growing globally…
Effects of Polishing on Restorations
With the multitude of restorative options available, dental hygienists need to be knowledgeable about the qualities of each restorative material in order to help guide patients on these decisions. Dental technology has improved the quality…
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