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Mouthwash Use May Raise Blood Pressure

Some oral bacteria can cause periodontal disease and other issues, while other oral bacteria...

Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Prevents 12% of Bacteraemia Cases Following Extractions

During procedures such as tooth extractions, oral bacteria may pass into the bloodstream and...

How to Improve Caries Control in Patients With Dry Mouth

Dry mouth is a problem for both the patient and the dentist. There is...

Make Sure Your Patients Practice the Daily 4

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is...

Implant Fights Infections With Reservoir Full of Antimicrobials

The bacterial and fungal pathogens that form biofilm on traditional dental implants pose a...

Dental Tools Make Johns Hopkins List of Public Health Successes

In recognition of its centennial, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has...

Brits Blame Beverages for Bad Teeth Despite Inconsistent Care

The British reputation for poor oral hygiene may be exaggerated. But ask residents of...

Cancer Survival Times Tied to Better Dental Care

Patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) who practice better dental care...

Alternative Mouthwash Techniques Prove Effective

Patients with special needs at high risk of caries often have difficulty using fluoride...

Self-Report Questions May Help Predict Periodontitis

Chicago, IL – October 28, 2013 – The use of self-report questions may help...