New research shows that moderate physical exercise, especially when combined with omega-3 supplementation, can reduce inflammation, bone loss, and bacterial spread in apical periodontitis. The findings highlight a promising preventive and therapeutic…
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FDA Tightens Rules on Fluoride Supplements for Children
The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to restrict unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription products…
Government Shutdown Puts Dental Education and Grants in Limbo
The federal government shutdown could disrupt key United States Department of Education functions that affect dental programs and…
Is Mercury from Dental Amalgam Polluting Britain’s Fish?
Mercury from dental amalgam may be contributing to toxic contamination in Britain’s rivers and coastal waters, with nearly all…
Texas Initiative Aims to Transform Teachers Into Oral Health Champions
A new program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s School of Dentistry is enlisting teachers to help…
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Wisconsin Addresses Lack of Dental Care for Medicaid Enrollees
In the state of Wisconsin, approximately 70% of adults and children covered by Medicaid did not receive any dental care at all in 2021. To address this disparity, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services is donating $5.1 million to 14…
Dental Technician Steals Precious Metals from VA to Sell for Personal Gain
A dental technician at the Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Albany, New York, admitted he stole precious metals, including silver, gold, and noble alloys, to sell on the private market. The materials were supposed to be melted…
Number of Dentists Joining Dental Service Organizations Continues to Grow
More dentists — especially new dentists — are choosing to affiliate with dental service organizations (DSOs), according to survey data collected by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute. In 2022, approximately 13% of…
New Bacterium Responsible for Dental Caries Is Revealed
The bacterial species Streptococcus mutans has long been identified as the main culprit in the development of dental caries. However, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Adams School of Dentistry…
Dental School’s Prolific Publishing of Scientific Papers May Be Self-Serving
Saveetha Dental College in Chennai, India, has a reputation for publishing large numbers of scientific papers. All dental students are required to write a 1,500-page treatise on research they have completed. Once the manuscripts have…
ADHA Mourns the Loss of Its CEO
Ann Battrell, MSDH, CEO of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA), passed away on June 7 after a long illness. She was a tireless advocate for the profession of dental hygiene and her advocacy will have a long-lasting impact on…
Dental Hygienist Receives Lifesaving Kidney From Dental Assistant
Julie Patterson, RDH, a dental hygienist at Pagett & Whetzel Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Madison, Georgia, began working with dental assistant Rachel Harrelson in 2020. With similar interests including horses and supporting their…
Fimbriae: Periodontal Disease’s Support System
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Colgate-Palmolive Announces 2023 Recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (C.A.R.E.)
Colgate-Palmolive, New York, is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE), who will each receive a 1-year research grant ($30,000) to foster the development of their areas of interest…
Study Finds Adaptations in the Dental Setting Make All the Difference for Children With Autism
A study conducted at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles and the University of Southern California found that visual, auditory, and tactile adaptations in the dental clinic significantly increased the likelihood of successful dental…
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