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Diabetes Weakens Bones
Current research suggests that the inflammatory molecule tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) may contribute to...
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Aggressive Tooth Brushing and Sensitivity
One in 3 dentists say that aggressive tooth brushing is the most common cause...
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General Practitioners and Third Molar Extractions
Neither the ADA nor professional liability insurers preclude general dentists from extracting third molars....
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Xylitol and Preventing Childhood Tooth Decay
In 1963, when scientists discovered that the natural sweetener xylitol inhibits the adhesion of...
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Choosing a Desensitizer
Dentin hypersensitivity is a common problem that can occur due to tooth whitening, or...
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Scientists Discover Another RNA in Saliva
In late 2004, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR)-supported scientists found they...
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Dentin Grows More Brittle With Age
A number of studies indicate that dentin tends to become brittle and fracture more...
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Nd:YAG Laser Use and Peri-Implantitis
With an increase in the number of implants being placed, clinicians are seeing more...
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Device Accelerates Orthodontic Treatment
A team of orthodontists at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San...
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Has Propofol Met Its Match?
Dexmedetomidine hydrochloride may be useful for sedation in dental treatment, according to a new...