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5 reasons why WHO's essential medicines improve oral health equity
By Alex Dagostino
Just over a year ago, dental medicines were added to the World Health Organization's (WHO) list of essential medicines. Now, dentists are weighing in on the possible implications for public health policy in a commentary published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
November 30, 2022
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Dental issues up for vote in Tuesday's U.S. election
By Melissa Busch
On November 8, U.S. voters will go to the polls to weigh in on many issues affecting dentistry, including the possible reelection of several dentists to the U.S. House of Representatives, the future of public water fluoridation, and whether healthcare is a human right.
November 6, 2022
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Are primary care providers addressing kids' dental health?
By Alex Dagostino
Primary care providers may think they talk with parents about children's oral health more than they actually do, according to a study published on October 26 in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care.
October 26, 2022
2022 10 26 23 30 3875 Teeth Exam Little Girl 400
Dental assistants in the U.S. face new laws, regulatory shifts
By Melissa Busch
In 2021 and 2022, several states in the U.S. and the District of Columbia enacted legislative and regulatory changes affecting dental assistants, according to the Dental Assisting National Board's "State of the States" report.
October 12, 2022
2019 07 03 18 37 7490 Dental Assistant Woman 400
Week in Review: Fluoride for older patients | Cool way to reduce postop pain | Nanobot toothbrush
By Theresa Pablos
September 16, 2022
1 fluoride method does not fit all for elderly patients
By Alex Dagostino
Root caries is commonly found in older adults, with nearly half of the global older adult population affected. However, there is not one type of fluoride therapy that is superior to other types when it comes to preventing root caries in this age group, according to a review published on September 1 in the Journal of Dentistry.
September 11, 2022
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Fluoride exposure may be linked to increased birth size
By Melissa Busch
Prenatal fluoride exposure may be linked to increased birth size, as well as higher odds of infants being born large for their gestational age, according to a large Swedish study published on August 20 in Environmental Research.
August 23, 2022
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Tooth staining tops list of parents' concerns about SDF
By Alex Dagostino
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy is an effective and efficient treatment for early childhood caries, but the resulting permanent black tooth staining is a top concern for parents considering its use for their children, according to a study that is being published in the October issue of the Journal of Dentistry.
August 17, 2022
2021 10 28 22 29 5765 Tooth Caries Cavity 400
How to address 2 common dental issues in older patients
By Alex Dagostino
As patients age, dry mouth and caries become more common. Researcher Anita M. Mark explained the causes and what dentists can do to help prevent these conditions in older patients in a survey published on July 22 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
July 25, 2022
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N.H. city still adds fluoride to water, for now
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
For now, a delivery of sodium fluoride, which is added to public drinking water to fend off tooth decay, has prevented a New Hampshire city from halting the fluoridation of its water system.
July 19, 2022
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N.H. city halts water fluoridation due to U.S. fluoride shortage
By Melissa Busch
A U.S. shortage of sodium fluoride, which is added to public water supplies to prevent tooth decay, has led a municipality in New Hampshire to stop fluoridating its water for multiple towns for several months.
July 11, 2022
2021 03 22 16 47 1730 Woman Water Drinking 400
Week in Review: Kidney function tied to blood fluoride levels | Dental care before heart surgeries | Mental health issues common for dentists
By Theresa Pablos
June 10, 2022
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