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TePe Acquires Oral Health Company Proxident AB and Strengthens its Position Within Oral Health

Today, TePe Oral Hygiene Products has signed an agreement to acquire the Swedish-owned company Proxident AB. Proxident AB has over 30 years of.

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Medications Could Affect Long-Term Oral Health Among Younger Adults

Many younger adult dental patients are taking medications that could affect their long-term oral health, so dental providers should review their medication histories.

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Poor Oral Health Impacts Athletic Performance

Poor oral hygiene has a negative impact on athletic training and performance, according to Sunstar, which notes that maintaining a healthy mouth should.

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84% of UK Adults at High Risk of Tooth Decay

More than 45 million British adults are at an increased risk of tooth decay, according to the Oral Health Foundation (OHF) and Colgate-Palmolive.

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PDE4 Inhibitor Has Potential to Treat Dry Mouth

Researchers studying mice at the University of South Alabama report that they have made a discovery that could lead to new dry mouth.

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OraCare to Continue and Expand Support Program for Cancer Patients

In response to a critical need within the dental community to help support and care for patients undergoing cancer treatments, OraCare will continue.

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Grant to Support Research into Salivary Gland Regeneration

Soosan Ghazizadeh, PhD, has received $431,899 from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to investigate how to regenerate salivary glands and.

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SARS-CoV-2 Infects Oral Tissues

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infects cells in the mouth, according to a study led by the National Institute of Dental and.

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NIH Award to Support Oral Healthcare for Palliative Care Patients

Researchers at the University of Iowa School of Dentistry will use a $425,000 award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to improve.

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Dental Hygienists Celebrate National Non-Smoking Week

The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) will mark National Non-Smoking Week, January 17 through January 23, by urging all Canadians to stop tobacco.

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