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Patients with chronic kidney disease and periodontitis have a higher mortality rate than patients with chronic kidney disease alone, according to the University of Birmingham. Researchers note that these findings add to the growing evidence for poor oral
The cost of dental school can total hundreds of thousands of dollars, leaving graduates with significant debt before they even begin their career. Options are available, though, for aspiring practitioners who have a passion to serve both their
Many children feel anxiety when they go to the dentist. Sometimes, a little companionship is all it takes to help them feel better. MEDi from Rx Robots can provide that company. In fact, studies have shown that the
The global dental prosthetics market will rise from 2014’s total of $3.0 billion to $5.8 billion by 2023, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%, according to Transparency Market Research. Innovative technologies, an aging population, and
The AGD has launched a national public awareness campaign about acid erosion to help consumers understand its causes, symptoms, and effects, as well as how it can influence their overall health. It addresses the dietary choices that can
A team of researchers with the Veterans Administration (VA) San Diego Healthcare System tested two electronic cigarette products and found that they damage cells in ways that could lead to cancer. The damage occurred even with nicotine-free versions
On December 18, President Obama approved a federal budget that significantly increases funding for dental research, education, and related matters while changing the tax code to benefit dentists, employers, and healthcare consumers. The Division of Oral Health at the
Implants can save smiles, but they also can trigger attacks by the body’s immune system. When drugs can’t control this inflammatory response, the implants fail. A postdoctoral fellow with the University of Toronto’s faculty of dentistry, though, has
Effective safety protocols require more investigation, according to the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. Its researchers note that the concept of patient safety in dentistry is in its infancy, with little knowledge about the effectiveness of
Have you ever heard of pemphigus and pemphigoid? Not many people have, since they only affect fewer than 50,000 people in the United States. These chronic, autoimmune diseases usually begin with painful lesions in the mouth. Typically, patients
