Tucked away inside the teachers lounge at a New Hampshire elementary school, Amber Warner was having her teeth checked out for the first time.
Apr 4, 2024
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A study that examined oral hygiene self-care behavior among patients with self-reported mental health disorders was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Oral cancers and precancerous mouth lesions are considered especially difficult to diagnose early and accurately.
Mar 4, 2024
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Does the idea of sitting in a dental chair make your palms sweat? Or do you simply avoid making appointments altogether? You're not alone. Research shows that 30% of people fear going to the dentist, including more than 20% ...
Feb 26, 2024
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In humans, oral health influences general health and well-being in many ways. Other than reducing the need for oral rehabilitation later in life, maintaining good oral health reduces the risk of several systemic diseases. ...
Jan 30, 2024
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Clinical trials are vital for advancing treatment options to the clinic but often face challenges in patient enrollment. For example, the Cancer Research Institute estimates that only 3% to 6% of eligible cancer patients ...
Dec 14, 2023
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Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline ...
Aug 25, 2023
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Brushing twice a day keeps the dentist away—but can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from poor dental health? Most toothpastes use fluoride, a powerful tool ...
Jul 18, 2023
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The battle to stop the increase of superbugs in hospitals has been an ongoing struggle for health care professionals. Dentists are currently facing a medical challenge of antimicrobial resistance in health care settings.
Jul 13, 2023
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A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with common restorative materials ...
Jun 26, 2023
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