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Oral Implications of Gastroesophageal and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Diseases

Dec 21, 2020

...clinical trial, measuring the ant-erosive properties of a stannous-containing sodium fluoride dentifrice compared with a sodium/potassium nitrate dentifrice. Internat Dent J. 2014;64(Suppl 1):35–42. From Dimensions of Dental…

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Making a Difference in the Opioid Crisis

Jan 4, 2021

...Begin quiz 0% Opioid misuse has created an epidemic leading to opioid use disorder, overdose, and death. ah_designs / iStock / Getty Images Plus True False Correct! Wrong! Continue >>...

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Recommendations for Dry Mouth

Jan 5, 2021

...Not every pharmacy will carry such items, and they may need to be ordered online. It is also important to educate your patients on the product’s active ingredients and what...

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Treating Patients With Herpes Simplex Virus

Jan 26, 2021

...presentation, and treatment of HSV-1 as oral health professionals will most likely encounter patients seeking treatment while presenting with this condition. Photo Credit: photoman / iStock / Getty Images Plus...

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Treating Patients With Gastroparesis

Mar 26, 2021

...Organization for Rare Disorders. Gastroparesis. Available at: rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/gastroparesis. Accessed February 16, 2021. Guideline Central. Clinical Guideline: Management of Gastroparesis Clinical Practice Guidelines.…

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HuFriedyGroup Introduces Expanded Clear Collection Instrument Set

Mar 18, 2021

...The Petite Punch: The Petite Punch cuts a 4.5mm half-moon cutout in an aligner for relief of the plastic around bonded buttons used for elastics. The Clockwise and The Counter...

DentaQuest To Expand Oral Health Care Access With Oklahoma Medicaid

Apr 23, 2021

...marginalized. DentaQuest will lead with a combination of high-touch interventions including case management, targeted enrollee education and incentives, and grassroots community-based outreach. The boots on the ground approach will…

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Using Enzymes to Disrupt Childhood Caries

Jun 25, 2021

...The MDEs could potentially be an ingredient in an over-the-counter toothpaste or mouthrinse due to their ability to remain relatively stable under various surrounding environments, including human saliva of buffer...

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The Role of Sealants in Caries Prevention

Jun 23, 2021

...associated with primary caries experience: a 7-year longitudinal study in China. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2017;45:43–48. American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Policy on early childhood caries (ECC): unique challenges…

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Can a Lozenge Rebuild Tooth Enamel and Whiten Teeth?

Aug 6, 2021

...thereby addressing the side effects of common whitening products, such as dentinal hypersensitivity. Both in-office and over-the-counter tooth whitening products often use hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide, which may cause...