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Taste disorders, xerostomia common in COVID-19 patients

By Hannah Madans and Leah Sherwood

Dentists should stay abreast of the most common oral manifestations of COVID-19 such as taste disorders and xerostomia, according to a recent study published online in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

February 2, 2022

SARS-CoV-2 may reside in perio pockets, cavities

By Melissa Busch

SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in cavitated tooth decay and periodontal pockets, suggesting that these sites may act as reservoirs for infection, according to an article recently published online in Molecular Oral Microbiology.

February 2, 2022

Tooth protein prevents bone loss in mice

A research team found that a small enamel protein can promote bone formation and prevent bone loss in mice. The results, published in the journal PLOS One, suggest potential interventions for conditions marked by bone loss, such as advanced gum disease and osteoporosis.

February 1, 2022

NIDCR highlights need to improve health inequities

By Melissa Busch

Healthcare professionals need to recognize and address disparities that lead to worse oral and overall health for some racial and ethnic populations, according to a January 25 meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) advisory council.

January 25, 2022

Access to fluoridated water falls short at Calif. university

By Hannah Welk

Employees with access to water containing fluoride can have related oral health benefits, but at least one California university is falling short of providing clean and readily available fluoridated water, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 20, 2022

Meet the Cuspies 2021 finalists

By Theresa Pablos

Who made it to the final round in this year's edition of the Cuspies? We are very excited to announce the people, products, and events that our readers selected as finalists in this year's event to recognize excellence in dentistry.

January 19, 2022

Pulpdent secures 2 patents for calcium phosphate molecule

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Pulpdent has secured two U.S. patents for a stabilized calcium phosphate molecule called methacrylate-functionalized calcium phosphate.

January 9, 2022

What to consider before using bone grafts in patients

By Melissa Busch

Clinicians must consider their patients' personal, religious, and humanitarian values to ensure using specific bone grafts does not violate their beliefs, according to an article published in the January issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 5, 2022

SmartPractice to acquire Save-A-Tooth

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Global health product manufacturer and distributor SmartPractice said it will acquire rights to sell the Save-A-Tooth product line from Phoenix-Lazarus.

January 4, 2022

Ultradent donates to Ky. tornado relief

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dental material manufacturer Ultradent Products has donated 10% of all domestic sales from December 16 to tornado relief efforts in Kentucky.

January 4, 2022

New device may quickly, cheaply sterilize dental instruments

By Melissa Busch

A radical vapor reactor, which eliminates germs by producing high levels of reactive oxygen species, may offer a quick, low-cost way to sterilize dental instruments, according to findings published in the February issue of Process Biochemistry.

January 4, 2022

Meet the Cuspies 2021 semifinal candidates

By Theresa Pablos

The list of candidates for the 2021 edition of the Cuspies, formerly known as the Dental Excellence Awards, is now available. This year's campaign includes more than 100 candidates across 12 categories.

December 19, 2021

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