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Cardiovascular
Oral infection indicators may predict cardiovascular disease
Certain indicators of oral infection may help predict a person's risk of cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research meeting in Portland, OR.
March 19, 2023
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Brain
Diabetes, tooth loss worsen cognitive decline
People who have both diabetes and tooth loss are at risk of a worse and faster cognitive decline as they age, according to a study published on March 12 in the Journal of Dental Research.
March 14, 2023
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Periodontics
Study finds link between periodontitis, arthritis
A team of researchers has reported a link between periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, furthering research that could lead to therapies for the two conditions, according to a study published in Science Translational Medicine.
March 13, 2023
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Restorations
U.S. Air Force applies for 'self-healing' dental composite patent
U.S. Air Force and Navy researchers have applied to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a 20-year patent on a "self-healing" dental composite, according to an article published on February 28 in TechLink.
March 6, 2023
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Oral Cancer
U.K. physicists awarded grant for new oral cancer diagnostic tool
A team of physicists at the University of Liverpool in the U.K. have been awarded 534,000 pounds ($642,000) from the National Institute for Health and Care Research to develop a new oral cancer diagnostic tool.
February 23, 2023
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Oral-Systemic Link
Smoking and vaping show comparable oral damage
The use of e-cigarettes, or vaping, has been touted as a healthier alternative to smoking. But vaping causes DNA damage to oral epithelial cells comparable to that of smoking, according to a team of University of Southern California researchers.
February 21, 2023
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Restorations
SDF comparable to sealants for preventing cavities
A dose of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) brushed onto children's teeth as part of a school-based oral health program prevents cavities as effectively as sealants, according to a study published on February 9 in JAMA Network Open.
February 13, 2023
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Periodontics
17th century aristocrat perfected smile with gold wires
Archaeologists used imaging to discover how a 17th century aristocratic woman stabilized her loose teeth using gold wires -- a solution that, although innovative at the time, likely made her condition worse, according to a report published on February 6 by Live Science.
February 6, 2023
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Oral-Systemic Link
Smoking has a serious negative impact on periodontitis treatment
Smoking has a serious negative impact on periodontitis treatment, according to a study published by Danish researchers in the Journal of Dental Research. Heavy smokers with severe inflammation may have no benefit from periodontal therapy, the research found.
February 5, 2023
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Hygiene Tools
U.K. counties to launch in-school toothbrushing initiative
Health directors in the U.K.'s Essex and Suffolk counties plan to bestow grants that will be used for a supervised toothbrushing in schools initiative, according to a BBC News report. The investment package will give 967,000 pounds ($1.2 million) to the Suffolk County Council.
January 30, 2023
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NY Jets fan’s teeth fall out yelling at team
Watch a fan lose his temper and nearly his teeth while berating the New York Jets during a September 24 game.
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Dentsply Sirona, 3Shape expand workflow integrations
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NY Jets fan’s teeth fall out yelling at team
Watch a fan lose his temper and nearly his teeth while berating the New York Jets during a September 24 game.
September 25, 2023
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Dentsply Sirona, 3Shape expand workflow integrations
Dentsply Sirona’s DS Core, Primemill, and Primeprint have been integrated with the 3Shape Trios intraoral scanner, creating more integrated dental workflows.
September 25, 2023
Dental Crowns
Do’s and don’ts for office security
Fall is a good time to perform a safety inspection of your office. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to ensure your practice location gives your patients a safe, positive, and pleasant experience.
September 25, 2023
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84% of women 50 and older are unaware of menopause link to oral health
Eighty-four percent of women age 50 and older are not aware of the connection between menopause and oral health, according to a study conducted by Delta Dental.
September 25, 2023
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Check-Cap investor opposes merger with Keystone Dental
Symetryx, a Check-Cap shareholder, is against the Israel-based medical diagnostics company merging with Keystone Dental in a deal that would represent an equity evaluation of $225 million.
September 22, 2023
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DSO MB2 Dental adds Wis. to its network
Dental service organization (DSO) MB2 Dental announced its entry into Wisconsin with the addition of a dental partnership in Green Bay.
September 22, 2023
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Biolase closes on $4.5M public offering
Biolase has closed on a $4.5 million underwritten public offering, which will be used for working capital and general corporate purposes.
September 22, 2023
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iCoreConnect acquires Preferred Dental Services
Technology company iCoreConnect has acquired the assets of dental billing, claims, and insurance management service provider Preferred Dental Services.
September 22, 2023
Businesspeople Decision
Dental case acceptance: 5 steps to increase treatment acceptance
Improve your case acceptance rate by following these five tips from Alex Nottingham.
September 22, 2023
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Dental AI firm NovoDynamics names new board member
Dental artificial intelligence (AI) firm NovoDynamics announced that Howard Hoffen has joined its board of directors.
September 21, 2023
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U.K. school offering dental and biomaterial testing
The University of Birmingham Enterprise in the U.K. has launched the Birmingham Dental and Biomaterials Testing Service.
September 21, 2023
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4 ways to increase case acceptance and practice production
Case presentation is one of the most difficult systems to implement in a dental practice. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers four tips that dentists and staff can implement to improve case acceptance.
September 21, 2023
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