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Probiotics Provide Another Avenue to Enhance Oral Health

Oct 18, 2024

...Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK551699/. Jeong D, Kim DH, Song KY, Seo KH. Antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activities of Lactobacillus kefiranofaciens DD2 against oral pathogens. J Oral Microbiol.…

Air Techniques Announces a 15-Minute, Rapid In-Office Test for Dental Waterlines

Mar 25, 2025

...is compatible with all dental waterline maintenance products, and test validation is applicable for straws, cartridges, tablets, and office systems. “We are thrilled to bring this essential tool to the...

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FDA Targets Fluoride Supplements for Kids

May 13, 2025

In a controversial move, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will begin phasing out prescription fluoride supplements for children, such as drops and tablets, citing concerns...

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FDA Mulls Ban on Fluoride Supplements, Sparking Concern Among Dental Professionals

Jul 21, 2025

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering a sweeping action that could eliminate all ingestible fluoride supplements (ie, tablets and drops used primarily by young children to...

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FDA Tightens Rules on Fluoride Supplements for Children

Nov 3, 2025

...been prescribed and used since the 1940s, fluoride supplements are not FDA approved. Fluoride tablets and drops are prescribed based on local water fluoride concentration and the child’s age, with...

Miscellaneous

Opening the Door to Opportunity

Sep 7, 2004

...atwww.adha.org. This web-based search service is an excellent resource for dental hygienists seeking employment. Other employment opportunities can be found at www.nih.org, www.monster.com, and www.employmentguide.com. Dimensions of…

Xerostomia

Zeroing in on Xerostomia

Nov 17, 2008

...aims to prevent oral diseases among older Americans. Available at: www.asaging.org/media/pressrelease.cfm?id=85. Accessed October 22, 2008. Hupp WS. Xerostomia. Available at:…

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Modern Periodontics

May 25, 2011

...inflammation is vital to the eventual improvement of health status and the achievement of stability after treatment. Other dental factors should also be assessed in order to achieve successful comprehensive...

Caries

Put the Plan into Action

Jun 17, 2011

...preventing caries.23,24 In our practice, we also experienced poor patient compliance with its use. Patients complained of tooth staining, negative taste, and high cost. The most frequent complaint was about...

Miscellaneous

Treating Patients With Myasthenia Gravis

Aug 6, 2013

...of America Inc.Dental treatment considerations. Available at:www.myasthenia.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=I5LnDa2XVs8%3D. Accessed July 15, 2013. Job Accommodation Network.Accommodating and compliance series:employees with myasthenia…