Tony Edwards[email protected]SugarReview finds tax lowers sugary beverage consumptionConsiderable debate has surrounded taxes on sugary beverages and their effectiveness in reducing consumption, but that debate may be settled by a new review. Researchers analyzed the effects of these taxes and found they were successful in reducing consumption.June 26, 2019Oral CancerNew analysis shows long-term impact of HPV vaccinationHuman papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programs can substantially reduce the number of infections in girls and women, researchers report in a new study published in Lancet. Their analysis suggests vaccination programs are working.June 26, 2019Imaging SystemsImaging study finds OSA patients at risk for heart diseaseA new study offers another reason to screen your patients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients with severe OSA have a greater risk for cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at this week's Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging annual meeting.June 25, 2019Dental HygieneMost teas increase risk of enamel erosionWhat effects do tea beverages have on your patients' teeth? Researchers tested 460 tea beverages and found that most increase the risk of enamel erosion, according to results presented at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research meeting.June 24, 2019OpioidsInsurance data show drop in opioid prescriptions by dentistsAn insurance company studied internal data and found that general dentists reduced the number of days of supplied opioids prescribed by 9% over a three-year period, according to research presented at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research meeting.June 24, 2019Dental SpecialtiesWeek in Review: Is oil pulling effective? | Sexual harassment | Sugar industry influenceJune 21, 2019Practice TrendsStudy examines sexual harassment rates at dental meetingOne in five attendees at a major dental research conference experienced some form of sexual harassment at recent meetings, according to survey results presented at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia.June 21, 2019RestorationsStudy measures restoratives' survival rate in frail older adultsDo restoratives last when placed in frail older adults who live in long-term care facilities? In promising news for these residents, they do, according to a presentation on June 20 at the 2019 International Association for Dental Research meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia.June 20, 2019Oral CancerPoor oral health linked to increased risk of liver cancerPoor oral health is associated with an increased risk of the most common form of liver cancer, according to a new study published online June 17. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 470,000 patients and found that poor oral health was linked to an increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma.June 18, 2019Dental PracticePractice Management Insider: Retirement planning, Aspen expands, and hygiene productionJune 17, 2019Previous PagePage 6 of 102Next PageTop StoriesSmile DesignDentists weigh in on what's up with RFK Jr.'s teethDentists discuss what may be going on with the teeth of U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.PediatricsThe connection between screen time and early caries in kidsPediatricsPodcast: 3 current hot topics in pediatric dentistryTeam ManagementExcellence in dental practiceSponsor Content$4.4M/year... working only 2 days a week? Discover how.
