Dental Hygiene Essential for Congenital Heart Disease Patients
Many congenital heart disease patients are seeing their risk of endocarditis increase. One reason stands out above others: poor dental hygiene. Teens with.
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Dental School Will Now Teach Life-Threatening Medical Emergencies
The University of Maryland School of Dentistry will now train future dentists to respond to life-threatening medical emergencies in a dental environment. The.
- March 20, 2012
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Dentistry Expansion Bill Passes in New Jersey
Dental hygienists in New Jersey may soon have the opportunity to increase their workload. New Jersey Senator and dentist Joe Pennachio led legislation.
- March 19, 2012
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Plant Could Prevent Pain from Toothaches
A plant from the Amazon rainforest may revolutionize the way tooth pain is dealt with. There’s an exotic red and yellow plant that.
- March 14, 2012
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Warnings Issued Regarding Some Discount Dental Deals
Dental patients should be aware of some discount dental deals available. Lawyers and public health experts want people to make sure the deals.
- March 14, 2012
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Silver Nanoparticles can Kill Yeast
Silver nanoparticles kill yeast that produce oral infections, according to scientists. The infections are caused by Candida albicans and Candida glabrata. Older people,.
- March 12, 2012
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Cow Heart Tissue Could Limit Tooth Sensitivity
A new method can be used to treat severe tooth pain caused by receding gums. A research team determined that bovine collagen produces.
- March 8, 2012
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Tooth Surface Loss Rises for People with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Tooth surface loss increases for people with gastroesophageal reflux disease, according to a new study. The information appears in the Journal of the.
- March 8, 2012
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Skipping Dental Visits May Impact Sense of Smell
Sense of smell may be more important than you think. Without the sense of smell people, wouldn’t be able to detect such things.
- March 7, 2012
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Preschool Cavities Going Up
Dentists are being forced to do more major work on young children. That’s because many parents are not paying close enough attention to.
- March 6, 2012
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