Bioactive Glass Leads to Longer-Lasting Fillings
Dentists complete 122 million composite tooth restorations in the United States each year, according to Oregon State University (OSU). But the average lifetime.
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Pancreatic Cancer Linked to Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease has been seen as a risk factor for a host of systemic issues, including heart disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s disease..
- December 24, 2015
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Henry Schein to Donate $250,000 in Supplies
Henry Schein Inc. will donate $250,000 in healthcare products to the America’s Dentists Care Foundation (ADCF) throughout the next 2 years. The supplies will.
- December 23, 2015
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ADA Asks for Position on Antibiotics Council
In 2014, President Obama established the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria to identify and coordinate action across the administration to prevent.
- December 23, 2015
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Breast Cancer Linked to Periodontal Disease
Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than those with healthy gums, according to the American Association for.
- December 22, 2015
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Pediatric Program Connects Literacy With Better Brushing
Many kids have a simple routine before they go to sleep, often brushing their teeth and getting a bedtime story. A team at.
- December 22, 2015
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Tooth Germs Sprout New Teeth in Mice
Researchers in Japan have found a way to multiply teeth. They extracted teeth germs (groups of cells formed early in life), split them.
- December 22, 2015
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Opioid Painkiller Overdose Deaths Increase in 2014
Overdose deaths caused by opioid pain relievers such as oxycodone and hydrocodone increased by 9% in 2014, with 813 more fatalities than 2013,.
- December 22, 2015
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Study Disproves British Reputation for Bad Smiles
If you think the British have bad teeth, think again. A cross-sectional analysis of national surveys in the United States and in England.
- December 18, 2015
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Nevada Hygienists Approved to Perform Botox Procedures
Dentists and dental hygienists who have the necessary skills and training can administer botulinum toxin (Botox/Xeomin) and dermal fillers in Nevada. Specifically, hygienists.
- December 18, 2015
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