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Does perio disease affect pregnancy outcomes or not?
Periodontal treatment during pregnancy does not reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, a new meta-analysis in the Journal of the American Dental Association has found. But the debate is far from over.
December 19, 2010
2009 05 19 09 23 26 920 Pregnant Woman 70
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Patient compliance with retainers declines over time
A new study that followed 428 orthodontic patients for two years after debonding has found that although compliance rates tended to decrease over time, most patients continued to wear their retainers at least one night per week.
December 13, 2010
2009 09 17 14 22 39 922 Braces 70
Periodontics
Essential oils mouthwash equal to CHX for inflammation
When it comes to gingival inflammation, mouthwash that relies on essential oils may be a reliable alternative to chlorhexidine (CHX) for long-term use, a new study has found.
December 8, 2010
2009 01 20 16 17 56 695 Mouthwash 70
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DrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry Insider
December 7, 2010
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At-home and in-office whitening equally effective, study finds
At-home and in-office teeth-whitening techniques produce equally satisfactory and long-lasting results, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association and related research.
November 23, 2010
2009 12 03 14 54 58 936 Smile 70
Obesity
What's stopping dentists from talking about obesity?
Dentists are interested in providing obesity interventions for patients who need them but are afraid of appearing judgmental in the process, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
November 15, 2010
2009 11 03 11 05 21 606 Obesity 70
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Study: Patients on bisphosphonates at low risk for ONJ
Occurrences of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) may be rare in patients receiving once-a-year infusions of 5 mg of zoledronic acid, a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association has found.
November 8, 2010
Whitening
Can gingival color influence tooth shade perceptions?
A single set of color difference standards is unlikely to work in dental prosthesis fabrication, so practitioners may need to take factors such as skin and gingival color into account, the authors of a new study in the Journal of Dental Research contend.
October 31, 2010
2010 01 11 15 56 11 776 Colormatching 70
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DrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry Insider
October 27, 2010
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Sleep apnea mask can cause craniofacial changes
Using nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) as a therapy for sleep apnea over a long period of time can lead to facial changes in adults, according to a new study.
October 19, 2010
2010 10 08 09 59 19 326 Sleep Apnea 70
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U.S. charges reveal massive dental practice embezzlement
An Illinois woman faces federal charges stemming from a staggering theft from her former employer.
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Root canals may reduce heart disease, diabetes
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Dr. Paul Homoly joins the podcast, sharing strategies to enhance patient communication and treatment acceptance.
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Fee-for-service dentistry? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares his thoughts
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Considering dropping insurance altogether? Dr. Tom Giacobbi shares why he believes more dental practices should become fee for service.
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Early salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defects
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