With millions of Americans traveling abroad for cheaper dental care, a tragic case in Turkey underscores the potentially serious risks of seeking complex treatment far from home.
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Is Povidone-Iodine the Underrated Antiseptic in Dentistry?
With broad antimicrobial activity, low cost and multiple potential oral health applications, povidone-iodine may be a valuable…
Can Your Patients Hear You?
With hearing loss affecting more than 50 million Americans, oral health professionals can improve communication, reduce anxiety and…
AI May Make Chairside Diagnosis of Cognitive Impairment a Reality
New research suggests AI can analyze subtle changes in speech during routine patient-provider interactions to identify early signs…
Wisconsin Brings Out Packers’ Favorite to Encourage Oral Health
Green Bay Packers Hall of Famer Donald Driver is teaming up with Network Health on the “From Teeth to Toes” campaign to promote…
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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
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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…
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