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Gene Removal Leads to Additional Teeth

The FAM20B gene is necessary for cartilage development. But when it’s selectively removed in...

Guide Offers Advice for Community-Minded Dentists

Dental professionals who want to improve the oral health of their communities but don’t...

Seminar Series to Tackle Restorations This Summer

CLINICIAN’S CHOICE Dental Products will present a series of continuing education (CE) classes this...

Blocking Yeast-Bacteria Interaction May Prevent Early Childhood Caries

Candida albicans, a type of yeast, takes advantage of an enzyme produced by Streptococcus...

Oral Midazolam Proves Most Effective in Pediatric Sedation

By kindergarten, 40% of children have been diagnosed with early tooth decay or cavities,...

AAID Claims Victory in Texas Specialization Case

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled that Texas,...

SDF Proves Effective in Treating Caries

Dentists are turning to silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to prevent caries in children and...

UCLA to Lead Pediatric Preventive Care Expansion Program

The University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) will lead a pilot program to...

ADHA Installs 2017-2018 Officers

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) installed its 2017-2018 officers at its 94th Annual...

Standards Address the Oral Health of Assisted Living Residents

Oral healthcare remains a challenge for the residents and staffs alike of assisted living...