GPs Prescribing Unnecessary Antibiotics for Dental Problems
More than half of the patients in the United Kingdom who visited their general practitioner (GP) for a dental problem instead of their.
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Happy Root Canal Awareness Week!
Today’s endodontists use state-of-the-art technologies to make root canal procedures as straightforward as fillings. Yet 67% of Americans say that their fear of.
- March 21, 2016
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Bioadhesive Patch Chases Canker Sores Away
Also known as aphthous ulcers, canker sores seem inevitable. They can reemerge about 3 or 4 times a year, and each one lasts.
- February 19, 2016
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Aid Helps Stroke Victims Communicate in the Dental Chair
Stroke victims face significant physical challenges. For example, loss of dexterity can make it difficult for them to effectively clean their teeth. They.
- February 5, 2016
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Antibiotics May Do More Harm Than Good
The next time you intend to give your patient an antibiotic for a toothache or an endodontic infection, you may want to reconsider..
- January 31, 2016
- 3 minutes read
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Back Pain Affects Three Out of Four Dentists
Dentists suffer from disproportionate degrees of musculoskeletal disorders (MDSs), often to the point where these aches and pains can shorten careers. Researchers from.
- December 16, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Pain Levels Before and After Root Canals Are Related
Patients and dentists alike expect pain after root canal procedures. The level of that pain varies, though. Recent research from the Universitat Internacional.
- December 14, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Gel Could Regrow Enamel and Eliminate Pain
Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry are investigating methods to regrow nonliving hard tissue such as.
- November 17, 2015
- 3 minutes read
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Study Uncovers Implant Failure Risk Factors
Implants can be effective in restoring aesthetics and preserving oral health. But early failures do occur. One recent study from the University of.
- November 12, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Pro Soccer Players Show Poor Oral Health
Professional soccer players may have tremendous athletic talents. But their oral health tends to be poor, according to a coalition of researchers in.
- November 3, 2015
- 1 minute read
