CE Explores Effects of Head and Neck Radiation Therapy Head and neck cancer is a common type of cancer in the United States, with nearly 50,000 new cases diagnosed annually....
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...few negative side effects. How much do you know about the use of botox in the dental setting? Photo Credit: ayo888/ISTOCK/GETTY IMAGES PLUS Therapeutic vs Cosmetic Use While most commonly...
...information, the Forsyth Institute developed the Human Oral Microbiome Database in 2007. This online expanded database of human-associated microbiomes provides the scientific community with tools and information to help understand...
...such as active tooth infection.20 * Adapted from: National Institutes of Health. Understanding Your Complete Count and Common Blood Deficiencies. Available at: https:/ / www.cc.nih.gov/ ccc/ patient_ education/ pepubs/ cbc.pdf....
...increase plasma total antioxidant capacity, with no clinical adverse effects. Photo Credit: frank600 / iStock / Getty Images Plus Antimicrobial Effects The antimicrobial effect of aloe vera is mainly due...
...root caries. Would the addition of chlorhexidine/thymol varnish be a helpful adjunct to help prevent decay? To date, most of the research on 1% chlorhexidine in 1% thymol varnish (CTV)...
...antidepressants are commonly used to alleviate accompanying symptoms and to bridge intervals between injections. Adverse effects are relatively minor, but include xerostomia and dysphagia, seen more often with BoNT-B. Photo...