A new program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s School of Dentistry is enlisting teachers to help fight childhood caries, one of South Texas’ most pressing public health issues. By empowering educators with knowledge,…
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German Dentists Confront Their Nazi-Era Crimes With Apology
For the first time, Germany’s leading dental organization has publicly acknowledged the profession’s complicity in Nazi atrocities,…
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Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of predictable full-arch rehabilitation, especially in complex maxillary cases where anatomy,…
A Viral Moment in the Dental Office Sparks a Parenting Debate
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Dental Pulp Stem Cell Mitochondria Restore Neuronal Function in Parkinson’s…
A new study reveals that mitochondria from human dental pulp stem cells can restore cellular energy, reduce oxidative stress, and…
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New Research Sheds Light on the Formation of Teeth During Embryonic Development
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After-Hours Dental Clinic Opens at the University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry is pioneering a new after-hours clinic, aiming to integrate it as a permanent fixture within its operations. Running monthly, the clinic operates from 5:00 to 8:00 pm,…
Impact of Manufacturing Technology on Implant Surgery
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Wisconsin Clinic Looks to Dental Therapists to Solve Patient Backlog
In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a dental clinic faces significant appointment backlog, with wait times stretching for months due to high demand for dental services in northeast Wisconsin. To address this issue, the CEO of N.E.W. Community Clinic,…
Periodontal Bacteria Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
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Program Strives to Encourage Dental-Medical Innovation
In order to better integrate dental and medical care with the goal of improving overall health outcomes, SMILE Health, an initiative led by CareQuest Innovation Partners, aims to bridge this gap by uniting innovators, industry partners, and…
Paralyzed Dental Hygienist Returns to Patient Care Thanks to Her Employer
Katja Delevar, RDH, a dental hygienist in Vancouver, Washington, faced a life-altering accident during a solo motorcycle ride in July 2022. Following a severe injury that left her a T6 paraplegic, with significant damage to her chest and…
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