Todays Dental News

How to Introduce the Importance of the Oral-Systemic Link to Your Patients

Drs. Brad Bale, Amy Doneen, and David Vigerust stated in a recent study published in the Postgraduate Medical Journal that “high risk periodontal.

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Device Detects Untreated Bacteria in Root Canal Space

The SafeRoot, a device developed by researchers at the Dental Institute at King’s College London, enables rapid bacterial detection inside the root canal.

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Metabolic Diseases Significantly Alter Oral Bacteria

Metabolic diseases—characterized by high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and obesity—increase salivary glucose, alter oral bacteria, and increase the risk of cavities and.

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Metabolic Diseases Significantly Alter Oral Bacteria

Metabolic diseases—characterized by high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and obesity—increase salivary glucose, alter oral bacteria, and increase the risk of cavities and.

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Implant Fights Infections With Reservoir Full of Antimicrobials

The bacterial and fungal pathogens that form biofilm on traditional dental implants pose a significant risk for infections, since biofilm resists antimicrobial drugs.

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Grant Awarded to Study Calcium Control in Dental Enamel

Rodrigo S. Lacruz, MSc, PhD, an assistant professor of basic science and craniofacial biology at the New York University College of Dentistry, has.

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Abnormal Salivary Glands Linked to Dental Problems in Cleft Lip and Palate Patients

Dental problems commonly associated with cleft lip and palate may be caused by abnormalities in salivary glands and an imbalance of immune compounds.

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Vaccine Could Inhibit Periodontitis

A vaccine that could reduce or eliminate the need for surgery and antibiotics for severe gum disease has been validated by recently published.

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Greater New York Dental Meeting Show Highlights

Cement Repairs Periapical Lesions

Using a new formula, Angelus designed its MTA Repair HP reparative cement for easier manipulation and insertion into the dental cavity after hydration..

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Greater New York Dental Meeting Show Highlights

Wipes and Spray Combine to Disinfect Dental Surfaces

GC America’s COEfect MinuteWipes and COEfect MinuteSpray disinfectant products are specially formulated with a low-toxicity rating and will not damage common surfaces, instruments,.

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