Dental
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New Partnership Paving Way for New Approach to Dental Fillings
Recent ban of silver amalgam necessitated alternatives In the United Kingdom, the phasing out of mercury in dental…
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Members Asked for Suggestions Towards CDT Code Changes
Feedback due by mid-February The 2021 Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature — better known as the CDT…
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Research shows evidence of oral pathogen DNA in stroke patients
Nearly 80 percent of affected duplicate DNA from teeth Researchers at Tampere University have shown for the first…
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Keep Your Guard Up – Mouthguard Use Needs to Increase in Youth Athletes
Oral injuries, concussion frequency could decrease with compliance Their use is plenty apparent in professional sports. You can…
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ADHA Supports Community Water Fluoridation
Reliable means of reducing number of dental incidents over a lifetime The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has announced…
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Sensory Cells in Gums Aid in the Treatment of Periodontitis
Research finds such cells present in the gums of mice Newly discovered chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect…
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ADA Expanding Policy on Oral Cancer Definition
Includes new conditions and considerations The American Dental Association recommends dentists conduct routine visual and tactile examinations for…
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Gum Disease Linked to Higher Risk of Hypertension
Recent European study finds a direct link between the severity of periodontitis and the probability of high blood…
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U.S. Dental Schools to Revamp Curricula
Starting in 2020, education will include work with patients with disabilities This summer, the National Council on Disability…
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Where is the Trend of “Functional Medicine” Headed?
As patients become more engaged in their medical treatment, might new alternatives be more popular among them and…