Root Canals Aren’t What They Used to Be
“Root canals aren’t what they used to be,” says the American Association of Endodontists (AAE). March 27 marks the start of Root Canal.
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Tray Therapy Effectively Fights Gum Disease
Prescription tray therapy can effectively treat patients with chronic periodontal disease, according to recent research from The Journal of Clinical Dentistry. During the.
- February 18, 2016
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Gum Disease Rates Ranked State by State
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, according to the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD). While 50 million Americans have moderate to severe.
- February 5, 2016
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App Lets Orthodontics Patients Share Their Smiles
Kids may hate their braces, and their compliance with treatment can be poor. But they love their iPhones and iPads, and an app.
- January 21, 2016
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Periodontal Treatment Improves Glycemic Control in Diabetics
Multiple studies have established connections between periodontitis and diabetes, indicating a cyclical relationship where one condition exacerbates the other. A recent review of.
- January 11, 2016
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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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Osteoporosis Treatment May Fight Gum Disease, Too
The risk of osteoporosis increases with age. As it sets in, so can periodontitis, according to research from the Universidade Federal do Rio.
- December 3, 2015
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ADA Publishes Paper on Ethics at Charity Events
With access to care at dangerously low levels for low-income and other disadvantaged populations, dentists are encouraged to participate in free screenings and.
- October 2, 2015
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Sirona’s Transcendental Treatment Centers Make United States Debut
Sirona Dental, Inc., the worldwide leader and pioneer of digital dentistry, will introduce its premier line of transcendental treatment centers to the US.
- September 18, 2015
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New Study Indicates Dental Treatment With Anesthesia is Safe During Pregnancy
Pregnant woman don’t need to have any qualms about undergoing a dental procedure that requires anesthesia, according to a new study. The Journal.
- August 7, 2015
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