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Ultrasonics and Infection Control
Splatter during dental treatment is nothing new; however, airborne contamination is greatest when using...
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Study: Vitamin D Promotes Bone Health, Calcium Absorption
Vitamin D is manufactured by the body when the skin is exposed to the...
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Redundant Pathways in Tooth and Palate Development
In the early 1990s, Americans began hearing the advertising slogan “Got Milk?” to remind...
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Tuberculosis Is Regaining a Foothold
Tuberculosis (TB), a disease that was once thought to be contained, has reemerged with...
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Autoimmune Disorders and P Gingivalis
Autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and others have...
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Cleft Lip/Palate Links to Other Congenital Anomalies
Oral clefts are the most frequently-occurring birth defects in the United States, affecting 1...
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Treating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Erosive oral lesions and desquamative gingivitis are 2 observable manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus...
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The Danger in Sleep Apnea
Severe sleep apnea can cause more than just lost sleep. Constant gaps in breathing,...
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Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Yields Consistent Results
In the United States, 73 million people have high blood pressure—almost half are women....
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Dental Sealants: The Risk of Bisphenol-A and Avoiding Toxicity
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an origanic compound used primarily to make polycarbonate and epoxy resins....