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Teeth Whiteners Available Online May Be Dangerous

Two teeth whitening products that were available online include 300 times the legally permissible amount of hydrogen peroxide, according to an investigation by.

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Commercial Mouthwashes Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Levels in Laboratory Setting

Multiple mouthwashes that now are commercially available have reduced the level of SARS-CoV-2 in a laboratory setting, according to the York and Scarborough.

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Alternative Dentistry, Snake Oil, and Anti-Science

There are three kinds of people in the world—those who understand mathematics, and those who don’t. This joke, which a buddy of mine.

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Simple Oral Rinse Can Inactivate COVID-19 Virus

A diluted version of over-the-counter povidone-iodine (PVP-I) oral rinse can kill viruses such as the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus and prevent transmission in as little.

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Pitt School of Dental Medicine Establishes Opioid-Free Treatment Guidelines

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is the first in the nation to establish opioid-free pain management guidelines for the vast.

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FDA Dental Products Panel Needs Members

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) needs you! Its Medical Devices Advisory Committee (MDAC) Dental Products Panel is looking for dentists, engineers, and.

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OTC Medication Tops Alternatives for Pain Relief After Wisdom Tooth Removal

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication Aleve (naproxen sodium) provides more pain relief from hour three onward than acetaminophen plus codeine after wisdom tooth removal,.

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Whitening Strips Can Damage Dentin

Hydrogen peroxide, which is the active ingredient in over-the-counter whitening strips, can damage the protein-rich dentin tissue found beneath the tooth’s protective enamel,.

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MDA Brochure Educates Patients About Opioid Use

The Minnesota Dental Association (MDA) has published a new brochure on pain management and the dangers of opioid use, providing information to patients.

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