Happy Halloween—And National Brush Day!
Your little ghouls and goblins are bound to collect lots of sweet stuff trick-or-treating this Halloween. But all that candy can be bad.
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Necessity of Antibiotics After Implants Questioned
Antibiotics are prescribed after implant procedures to prevent implant failure and postoperative complications. Yet there is growing concern that overprescription of antibiotics is.
- October 30, 2015
- 1 minute read
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S Mutans Sticks to Ceramics, Too
Commonly found inhabiting the oral cavity, Streptococcus mutans is a leading cause of dental caries. It’s also tough to beat because its receptors improve.
- October 7, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Tiny Bubbles Effectively Clean Instruments and Teeth
Sterilization is key to patient safety. Clinicians need to ensure their instruments are completely clean before using them again. Researchers at the University.
- October 6, 2015
- 3 minutes read
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Oral Microbes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Nearly 44 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which impairs memory, induces disorientation, provokes mood and behavior changes, and even inhibits speaking,.
- September 24, 2015
- 2 minutes read
Todays Dental News
Teenagers Who Skip Breakfast More Likely to Have Bad Breath
Teenagers should make sure to eat breakfast based on information from a new study. Teens who don’t eat breakfast are nearly twice as.
- July 8, 2015
- 1 minute read
Todays Dental News
Toothbrush Contamination Prevalent in Communal Bathrooms
Toothbrushes in communal bathrooms apparently are used for things other than brushing teeth. At Quinnipiac University, toothbrushes are used to transfer fecal coliforms.
- June 4, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Natural Plant Chemicals Could Prevent Tooth Decay
A specific plant may have what it takes to help dental health. Licorice roots contain a compound called trans-chalcone, which contains a natural.
- June 1, 2015
- 1 minute read
Todays Dental News
Ozone Antiseptic Could Treat Gum Infections
A new antiseptic may have what it takes to treat periodontitis or gum infections. A study explored the impact of ozone nanobubble water.
- June 1, 2015
- 1 minute read
Todays Dental News
Amino Acid Could Help to Improve Oral Health
A common amino acid could solve dental issues for many people. Arginine, which is found in foods, could enable many people to avoid.
- May 12, 2015
- 1 minute read
