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What you should know about bioactivity

By Rebekah Moan

To some experts, bioactivity is the most exciting advancement in restorative dentistry in the past 20 years. This piece explores the evolving definition of bioactivity and how these enriched composites can help prevent decay in both the cavities they fill and the surrounding tooth structures.

August 26, 2021

Preventing perio disease aids positive mental, physical health

By Dr. Samuel Low

Research has shown a link between periodontal disease and physical and mental health. Dr. Samuel Low examines how dental professionals can help treat and prevent this condition that affects nearly 65 million people in the U.S.

August 25, 2021

ADA group, dental school get $2.3M to study oral mucosa

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded $2.3 million to the ADA Science & Research Institute and the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine to study oral mucosa.

August 24, 2021

Heart disease risk increases by gum disease severity

By Erik L. Ridley

Periodontitis is associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, and the risk increases for those with more severe gum disease, according to research being presented this week at the European Society of Cardiology virtual meeting.

August 24, 2021

Do you know which orofacial signs are linked to Lyme disease?

By Melissa Busch

A new systematic review has identified more than half a dozen orofacial manifestations of Lyme disease, including temporomandibular joint pain, altered taste, and facial palsy. The findings were published in the August issue of the Journal of Dental Hygiene.

August 24, 2021

Oclean unveils new water flosser

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Oclean has introduced Oclean W10, a compact water flosser designed for use at home, at the office, or on a trip.

August 23, 2021

It ain't just sugar: 9 oral benefits of honey

By Dr. Alvin Danenberg

Dr. Alvin Danenberg thought his dental colleagues were going to laugh him out of the profession when he suggested that raw honey could be used to brush teeth. Well, the research is clear: Honey ain't just sugar. Danenberg details the science behind the oral and overall health benefits of honey.

August 23, 2021

Imaging aids in treating boy's dental infection-caused abscesses

By Melissa Busch

Imaging helped clinicians diagnose and treat rare orbital and mouth abscesses caused by a dental infection in a 13-year-old boy, according to a case report recently published in the European Journal of Dentistry. If untreated, the condition could have led to death or blindness.

August 23, 2021

NIDCR grants researchers $1.2M to study kids' oral health

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has granted $1.2 million in funding to researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago for a five-year study on the oral health of kids in low-income communities.

August 22, 2021

Week in Review: Medicare dental benefits | Changes to TMD treatment | Stuck vampire teeth

By Theresa Pablos

August 20, 2021

Parents sue dental office for death of 3-year-old boy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The parents of a 3-year-old boy who died following a dental procedure in Wichita, KS, are suing the dentist, the dental office, the nurse anesthetist, and the anesthesia company involved in the case, according to an article on KSN.com.

August 19, 2021

Stuck vampire fangs give 55-year-old man a Halloween fright

By Melissa Busch

What's one thing that's spookier than the spirits roaming among the living on Halloween? Getting fake vampire fangs stuck in your mouth. A 55-year-old man knows this frightening experience firsthand, according to a case report published on August 13 in the British Dental Journal.

August 19, 2021

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