Imaging Reveals Dental Plaque’s Bacterial Structure
Plaque results from various bacteria building up on the teeth, though how these communities are organized has been unknown. Using a new imaging.
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Inorganic Mercury Exposure Damages Cells
Research from the University of Georgia has found that inorganic mercury, previously thought to be a less harmful form of the toxic metal,.
- December 28, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Bioactive Glass Leads to Longer-Lasting Fillings
Dentists complete 122 million composite tooth restorations in the United States each year, according to Oregon State University (OSU). But the average lifetime.
- December 24, 2015
- 2 minutes read
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ADA Asks for Position on Antibiotics Council
In 2014, President Obama established the Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria to identify and coordinate action across the administration to prevent.
- December 23, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Breast Cancer Linked to Periodontal Disease
Postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop breast cancer than those with healthy gums, according to the American Association for.
- December 22, 2015
- 2 minutes read
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Proper Endo Care Requires Rubber Dams
Who cares about dental dams? You should care. Your patients should care. Our dental licensing bodies definitely do care. And (let me whisper.
- December 15, 2015
- 3 minutes read
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TEST Proper Endo Care Requires Rubber Dams
Who cares about dental dams? You should care. Your patients should care. Our dental licensing bodies definitely do care. And (let me whisper.
- December 11, 2015
- 2 minutes read
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Only About Half of All Dentists Use Dental Dams in Every Root Canal
Though it is considered the standard of care, only 47% of dentists always use a dental dam during root canal treatment, with another.
- December 10, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Efforts to Curb Antibiotic Overuse Go Viral
More doctors are prescribing antibiotics to fight infection, and they’re losing their effectiveness as a result. According to the Faculty of General Dental.
- November 11, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Silver Proves Sterling in Fighting Implant Infections
Despite significant advances in implant technology and procedures, 8% of implants fail within a decade, according to the University of Gothenberg. Infections caused.
- November 5, 2015
- 2 minutes read
