Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Caries in Kids
Tooth decay is reaching epidemic proportions in many pediatric populations. Common factors behind its spread include household education, poor oral hygiene habits, and.
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Dental Hygiene Leader Dr. Margaret Walsh Passes Away
Dr. Margaret “Peg” M. Walsh, RDH, EdD, has died. She was known for her pioneering work as a national and international leader, educator,.
- January 29, 2016
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Premier reaches $2 million milestone with Give Kids A Smile program
Premier® Dental Products Company is donating 236,000 Enamel Pro® Varnish applications, along with other preventive products, to the Give Kids A Smile (GKAS).
- January 28, 2016
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HPV-16 Drastically Increases Oropharyngeal Cancer Risk
Patients who have the HPV-16 type of human papillomavirus (HPV) in their mouths are 22 times more likely to develop a type of.
- January 26, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Online Resources Support Baby’s First Dental Visit
The ADA and the Canadian Dental Association (CDA) agree that parents should take their infants to the dentist once the first tooth appears.
- January 26, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Imaging Reveals Dental Plaque’s Bacterial Structure
Plaque results from various bacteria building up on the teeth, though how these communities are organized has been unknown. Using a new imaging.
- January 26, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Study Identifies Peri-Implantitis Risk Factors
While dental implants can restore smiles, peri-implantitis remains a risk. Researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina and Paulista University in Brazil.
- January 26, 2016
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Teeth Provide Clues to Plague Pathology
The Black Death killed between 30% and 50% of Europe’s entire population in the fourteenth century and then returned to claim millions more.
- January 26, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Treatment Plan Beats Back Gum Disease in Taiwan
More than 90% of people between the ages of 35 and 44 in Taiwan have periodontal disease, prompting the National Health Insurance system.
- January 25, 2016
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Caffeine May Increase Orthodontic Tooth Movement
That cup of coffee may wake you up in the morning, but it also may be shifting your teeth, according to a recent.
- January 25, 2016
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