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The Importance of Effective Scaling and Root Planing

Aug 26, 2021

...minimally invasive surgery (VMIS): 36-month results. J Periodontol. 2017;88:528–535. Drisko CL, Cochran DL, Blieden T, et al. Position paper: sonic and ultrasonic scalers in periodontics. Research, Science and Therapy committee...

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More Than a Third of Those Who Recover from COVID-19 Experience Long-Term Effects

Oct 10, 2021

...commonly reported side effects were respiratory issues, malaise, pain, and anxiety; additional symptoms included headache, stomachache, and depression. Those hospitalized due to COVID-19 were more likely to experience a long-haul...

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Another Reason to Quit Vaping: More Severe COVID-19 Effects

Jan 18, 2022

...patients against vaping: they experience more serious health effects from SARS-CoV-2 infection. In a study of COVID-19 positive subjects that compared individuals who vape to non-vapers/non-smokers, the e-cigarette users experienced...

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Tips to Boost Remineralization

Apr 18, 2023

...on microhardness values of 150 extracted third molars and found statistically significant differences among all the groups. Except for the CPP/ACP/Er: YAG laser combination, each agent combined with the Er:...

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Manufacturer of Suboxone Is Sued for Dental Side Effects

Oct 1, 2023

...The plaintiff claims that the pharmaceutical company knowingly started producing Suboxone in a dissolvable film form for under-the-tongue use to gain a competitive edge, despite being aware that this method...

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Emerging Discoveries on the Pathogenicity of Porphyromonas Gingivalis

Oct 27, 2023

...effects. References Hajishengallis G, Liang S, Payne MA, et al. A low-abundance biofilm species orchestrates inflammatory periodontal disease through the commensal microbiota and the complement pathway. Cell Host Microbe.…

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Women’s Oral Health Across Life Stages

Aug 16, 2024

...Consensus Statement. Available at: htt/s://mchoralhealth.org/PDFs/OralHealthPregnancyConcensus.pdf. Accessed July 10, 2024. Khanna S, Shalini M. Pregnancy and oral health: forgotten territory revisited! J Obstet Gynecol India.…

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The Role of Nutritional Counseling in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy

Jul 14, 2025

...activity is electronically mediated. AGD Subject Code: 150 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Describe the effects of nutrients on periodontal health. Identify food...

Heraeus Helps to Transform Lives Through Global Social Initiatives

Jul 27, 2011

...Heraeus, go to www.heraeus-dental-us.com and click on “Corporate Social Responsibility” or call (877) 431-1785. For more information on Give Back a Smile, visit www.aacd.com/index.php?module=cms&page=31. To view the…

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Manage Medications Safely

May 5, 2014

...to Expect. Available at: dentalsoftwareadvisor.com/dental-eprescribing-why-and-what-to-expect. Accessed April 20, 2014. Surescripts. Medication Network Services. Available at:…