Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by a spectrum of defects caused by mutations of the alkaline phosphatase gene that causes the premature loss of dentition. In the absence of trauma, primary tooth…
Licensure portability may be coming to Ohio, as two bills—SB 7 and HB 432—in the legislature would create significant changes for licensed professionals, including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.
MouthWatch, a leader in dentist-managed teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, recognized four teledentistry pioneers during its second annual Teledentistry Innovation Awards.
Dental hygienists are susceptible to musculoskeletal pain, especially in the neck, shoulder, and hand/wrist regions. It is believed that awkward, prolonged working posture—such as bending, reaching, and standing—contribute to these…
Forward Science, a medical device company based in Houston, has launched the “Likes for Lives Campaign” which donates one OralID device to a deserving organization with every 500 likes the company receives on Facebook.
Immunotherapy is commonly used to treat various cancers, as well as other conditions, such as autoimmune diseases. While immunotherapy is often considered a nontoxic or less toxic alternative to standard treatments, such as chemotherapy, it…
A systematic review and meta-analysis suggest better-conducted longitudinal studies are needed to establish a possible causal link between metabolic syndrome and tooth loss.