...300 cells/mm will require additional labs (see table 3 in this story). 3. KAPOSI SARCOMA This rare cancer is seen in patients with HIV in the form of red, purple,...
...that corporations like The Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) stop targeting low-income communities and pay their fair share of public health costs. The California Medical Association...
...for children ages 3 to 6. FIGURE 6. HTTP://WWW.AAPD.ORG/MEDIA/POLICIES_GUIDELINES/G_FLUORIDETHERAPY.PDF CONCLUSION Early childhood caries is a complex, multifactorial disease and continues to be the most common chronic disease of…
...energy drinks, sweet teas, and sports drinks that contribute to obesity, diabetes, tooth decay, and heart disease. The measures introduced are: AB 764: Prohibits a soda company from offering a...
...fluoride needed during the remineralization process have become available, both over-the-counter and through professional application or prescription. Photo Credit: puhhha/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS Fluoride to the Rescue Fluoride plays a…
...tobacco companies were barred from targeting children with cigarette marketing, several companies reportedly used their expertise in marketing flavored products to appeal to children by selling beverages loaded with sugar....
...patients often experience dentinal hypersensitivity most commonly associated with interproximal enamel reduction and gingival recession. Over-the-counter desensitizing agents, in-office treatments, such as varnishes and sealants, and…
...tooth structure can become stronger and more caries resistant. Photo Credit: Aja Koska / E+ Role of pH An essential component to consider when addressing caries and discussing remineralization is...
...a different treatment option. 3. MAKE IT LAST Over-the-counter products such as whitening toothpastes, mouthrinses, and now charcoal-containing products, may remove extrinsic surface stains but that bright white look will...