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Pacific Dental Services Foundation highlights vet oral health efforts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation highlighted ongoing efforts to improve access to care and oral healthcare for U.S. veterans.

November 11, 2024

Why naloxone is the lifesaving potion in your dental practice's emergency kit

By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Keeping naloxone readily available in the dental emergency kit is the first step in combating opioid overdose, writes Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.

November 6, 2024

Neffy nasal spray: A new era for allergy safety in dentistry

By Barbara Madej, RPh

Neffy is a nasal spray, removing the need for injections, which may provide critical advantages for dental patients who fear needles or hesitate during emergencies.

November 1, 2024

Men with HIV experience greater alveolar bone loss

By Ava Barros

Men with HIV may experience greater alveolar bone loss than those without HIV, potentially due to higher levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 6, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.

October 30, 2024

Adults with ADHD may be at greater risk of dental problems

By Ava Barros

Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a higher risk for poor oral health compared to those without the condition, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

October 22, 2024

Boost rural dental workforce? Look to where they were raised

By Ava Barros

Those with a rural upbringing may be more likely to practice dentistry in pastoral or underserved areas after graduation, especially if they trained in similar locations, reports a study published in the Journal of Dental Education.

October 2, 2024

Study reveals gap in prenatal dental care

By Ava Barros

The low rate of dental visits during pregnancy demonstrates the need for better prenatal dental care. Future policies should prioritize pregnant women and dental care access, report study findings published in the International Dental Journal.

September 19, 2024

Patients with diabetes at increased risk of caries

By Ava Barros

Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of caries and reduce salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. As such, dentists should prioritize the oral health of this population, according to a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

September 11, 2024

A bitter pill: Strategies for managing dysgeusia in the dental practice

By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Dysgeusia occurs when certain medications interact with specific taste receptors in the mouth, triggering a cascade of reactions that signal the brain to perceive bitterness. Learn about those medications.

September 11, 2024

What's the worst U.S. state for dental health disparities?

By Ava Barros

This state has the worst dental care, with only approximately 41% of adults visiting the dentist in 2020, according to research recently conducted by orthodontists at Celebrate Dental and Braces, which has practices in the West and Midwest.

September 4, 2024

Breast cancer drug may be linked to tooth loss

By Melissa Busch

A commonly used breast cancer treatment medication may be associated with tooth loss, according to a study.

July 18, 2024

Dental problems affect every day for these patients

By Ava Barros

Oral health diseases may severely affect vulnerable populations in the U.S. with limited dental insurance and care, making everyday activities like eating, sleeping, and working challenging, reports a recently published study.

July 13, 2024

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