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USPSTF seeks comment on draft oral health plan
By Melissa Busch
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is seeking public comment on a draft research plan about oral health screenings, behavioral counseling, and preventive interventions for youth and adults.
March 21, 2021
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Week in Review: TikTok dentistry | Mask mouth | Rise of the robots
By Theresa Pablos
March 19, 2021
Amyndas touts study on gingivitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Amyndas Pharmaceuticals has announced positive results from its phase II study evaluating a peptide in 39 patients with periodontal inflammation and gingivitis.
March 18, 2021
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Flaus debuts electronic flossing machine
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Flaüs, a California oral care company, announced the launch of an electric flosser that operates at 12,000 sonic vibrations per minute and offers replaceable, toxin-free floss.
March 17, 2021
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Most Americans plan to visit dentists in 2021
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In recognition of World Oral Health Day on March 20, Delta Dental has published a survey that shows Americans are focused on their oral health and recognize its integral role in their overall health, even during the COVID-19 pandemic
March 17, 2021
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PDS Foundation to host diabetes webinar
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation, in collaboration with Crest + Oral-B and the Smile Generation, plans to host a webinar on March 26 that will address the connection between oral health and diabetes.
March 17, 2021
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Drugs for other diseases show promise for oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University found that two established drugs used for other diseases showed promise for treating oral and esophageal cancers in a study published in Molecular Cancer Research.
March 17, 2021
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Is wearing a mask affecting your dental health?
By Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles
Does wearing a mask actually affect one's dental health? In this timely piece, Dr. Jeffrey Ganeles breaks down the slight misconception of "mask mouth" and shares 10 tips to help protect teeth during the pandemic.
March 17, 2021
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Dysphagia may be early sign of rare autoimmune disease
By Melissa Busch
Patients experiencing isolated dysphagia may be showing early signs of a rare condition called Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, according to a letter to the editor published on March 12 in the European Annals of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases.
March 17, 2021
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Tongue swelling may be associated with COVID-19
By Melissa Busch
Patients who experience swelling of the tongue and mouth may be infected with the novel coronavirus, according to a letter to the editor published on March 9 in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
March 16, 2021
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Second Opinion: I'm concerned about the spread of COVID-19
Dental offices have never dealt with an infectious disease quite like COVID-19. In this open letter, one registered dental hygienist shares her concerns about the disease's effect on communities, dental health professionals, and patients.
March 15, 2021
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How many of your patients have COVID-19?
By Hannah Welk
The risk of COVID-19 among those seeking dental care mirrors local positivity rates, according to a study published on March 2 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The researchers also highlighted the risk of asymptomatic patient consults.
March 15, 2021
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