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Microthreaded Dental Implants Preserve Crestal Bone

While dental implants are a key tool in replacing missing teeth, bone loss remains...

Patent Awarded for Sjögren’s Syndrome Diagnostic Kit

Researchers at Augusta University have obtained a patent for a predictive, diagnostic, and prognostic...

Rock Star and Oral Cancer Survivor Launches Immunotherapy Fundraiser

Drummer Rikki Rockett has a different outlook on life as he heads out on...

Severe Periodontitis Predicts Higher Cirrhosis Mortality

Severe periodontitis as defined by standard periodontology criteria strongly predicts higher all-cause mortality among...

Iowa Leads the Nation in Pediatric Oral Health

It’s Every Kid Healthy Week, and oral health is key to overall health. Yet...

Report Supports Benefits of School-Based Sealant Programs

Even though tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among children and teenagers,...

Study to Examine Role of Wrist Monitors in Diagnosing Sleep Apnea

Researchers from multiple universities and medical facilities will participate in a national study to...

Guidelines Announced for Oropharyngeal Cancer Radiation Treatment

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has issued new clinical guidelines for the...

Workshop Teaches Students About the Oral Symptoms of Malnutrition

The oral cavity can reveal signs of malnutrition. Healthcare practitioners just need to know...

Patients With Dental Phobia More Likely to Have Caries and Missing Teeth

Dental anxiety is common, though it is considered a phobia when it has a...