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PRP, PRGF, and PRF: The Acronyms that Heal in Dentistry

Drawing blood in the dental office is a regular occurrence. It’s unavoidable, really. Gums...

Pinprick Blood Biomarker Test Identifies HPV-Related Cancers

A pinprick of blood may be enough to detect head, neck, and anal cancers...

CDC Infection Control Guidelines Catch Up With Need to Address Aerosols

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released its Interim Infection Prevention and...

Amalgam Retains Strength After Contamination Better Than Other Materials

Five students at the Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) collaborated on a...

Seven Methods for Safely Disposing of Dental Waste

Busy practices see a large number of patients on a daily basis. Patients come...

Know the Risks Before Adding Phlebotomy to Your Dental Practice

The percent of general practices providing intravenous (IV) sedation services still remains low. However,...

Tiny Diamonds Improve Cleft Palate Treatment

Children with cleft palate may face fewer painful surgeries and spend less time in...

Oral Cancer Treatments Evolve for Better Care

Oral cancer accounts for 2% of all cancer diagnoses. It’s not common. But for...

Pesticide Exposure Changes the Oral Microbiome

Exposure to pesticides may lead to changes in the oral microbiome, according to a...

Oral Piercings Present Health Risks

Pierced lips, cheeks, gums, and tongues may be trendy. But they also present risks...