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Quit The Dip

Feb 21, 2019

...Accessed January 23, 2019. Federal Trade Commission. Federal Trade Commission Smokeless Tobacco Report for 2015. Available at:…

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CE Sponsored by Colgate in Partnership with the American Academy of Periodontology—Maintaining the…

Mar 20, 2019

...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...

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Hematopoietic Stem Cell Therapy and Oral Health

Apr 17, 2019

...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....

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Improving Oral Health With Aloe Vera

Jun 17, 2019

...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...

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Using CTV to Reduce Root Caries Risk

Aug 8, 2019

...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)...

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Therapeutic Use of Botox in Dentistry

Apr 1, 2020

...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...

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Using Chlorhexidine Varnish to Reduce Caries Risk

Apr 15, 2020

...months as compared to placebo. Most studies have not been of sufficient duration to show long-term effects on caries incidence. Photo Credit: Bacsica / iStock / Getty Images Plus Effects...

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Caring for Patients with Schizophrenia

May 26, 2020

...oral health outcomes. REFERENCES Countries IoMCoNSDiD. In: Neurological, Psychiatric, and Developmental Disorders: Meeting the Challenge in the Developing World. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (U.S.); 2001. Duckworth K, Halpern…

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Is Estrogen Related to TMD?

Jun 22, 2020

...low levels of estrogen occur; consequently, lower levels of estrogen induce pro-inflammatory effects within the TMJ, resulting in higher pain levels. Photo Credit: monkeybusinessimages / iStock / Getty Images Plus...

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Can Nasal Breathing Help Reduce Your Risk of COVID-19?

Jun 30, 2020

...to enlarge and obstruct airflow. An additional benefit of nasal breathing is the effects of nitric oxide (NO). Nitric oxide is a vasodilator and bronchodilator with potent antimicrobial effects against...