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Addition of ATP to Midazolam Offers Enhanced Dental Sedation
The anesthetic drug midazolam is in widespread use for brief dental and medical procedures...
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Fluoride in Drinking Water Cuts Tooth Decay in Adults
A new study has produced the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water...
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Human Microbe Study of Periodontitis
Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have solved the genetic code of...
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Fractional Co2 Laser Irradiation and Enamel Remineralization
A study investigated the combined effect of fractional CO2 laser irradiation and fluoride on...
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Vitamin D and Periodontitis
Vitamin D has been known to be associated with periodontitis, although the exact mechanisms...
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In-Office Bleaching Agents and Composite Resins
The physical properties of dental restorative materials affect the longevity of restorations as well...
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New Research: Mouthrinse Reduces Plaque and Gingivitis
New research published in General Dentistry indicates that the use of a germ-killing mouthrinse...
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Prophylactic Antibiotics and Implant Surgery
A prospective double-blind randomized controlled trial tested the effect of prophylactic antibiotics on postoperative...
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Gains Made Toward Treatment of Rare Bone Disease
Diagnosed in toddlers, X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is the most common form of heritable rickets,...
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Genetic Link to Periodontitis Confirmed
Dr. Kimon Divaris, research assistant professor in the department of pediatric dentistry at the...