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Daily brushing could be good for heart health

Daily brushing and flossing not only lead to healthy gums and bright, shiny teeth, but they can protect one's heart, according to research published in the International Journal of Oral Science.

November 1, 2023

Gingipain released by P. gingivalis cleaves VAMP8, thereby inhibiting autophagy through preventing autophagosomes-lysosome fusion, which causes cardiac dysfunction. Image and caption courtesy of the department of cardiovascular medicine at Tokyo Medical Dental University.

Emory to study ties between periodontal disease, Alzheimer's risk

Emory University recently received a grant to study how the oral microbiome is tied to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

October 30, 2023

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Pacific, Stanford receive $3.8M grant for 'Primed' program

The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is collaborating with Stanford University for the Pacific-Stanford Primed Program.

October 25, 2023

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Nearly 80% of oral health providers report COVID-related burnout

Nearly 80% of oral health providers reported burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.

October 23, 2023

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Military tests explore efficacy of portable dental medicine devices

The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity in September to test three expeditionary dental treatment devices at Fort Liberty, NC.

October 19, 2023

A DFIS sits on display during operational testing at Fort Liberty, NC, on September 12, 2023. The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity and 257th Medical Company (Dental Area Support) recently during operational testing of the DFIS, the FPDS, and the dental amalgamator as part of a wider modernization effort to help meet the future frontline dental care needs of U.S. service members. During the operational testing, medical developers and evaluators with USAMTEAC and USAMMDA worked directly with soldiers belonging to the 257th MCDAS to assess the real-world utility of the FPDS, the DFIS, and the dental amalgamator in a field environment. Photo By T. T. Parish. Image and caption courtesy of the U.S. Army/Released.

Researchers discover mechanism involved in dental inflammation

Brazilian researchers have found connections in the mechanisms involved in dental pulp inflammation and root apex damage.

October 16, 2023

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New research to study long-term health effects of vaping

Researchers from the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport in the U.K. are studying the long-term health effects of smoking e-cigarettes.

October 12, 2023

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Report: Tooth pain leads to shocking amount of work time lost

Nearly 3 in 10 Britons have taken time off from work because of tooth pain, which is equivalent to 11.7 million working-age people.

October 4, 2023

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Young users of e-cigarettes more likely to report chronic stress

Young people who vape are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress.

October 3, 2023

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Oral-Systemic Link

Tooth loss tied to mortality, functional disability

Preventing tooth loss may be tied to reduced mortality and functional disability, according to findings published recently in the Journal of Prosthodontic Research.

October 2, 2023

Toothless Smile

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Dentist accused of prescribing pills to herself gives up license

A dentist accused of using an alias to illegally prescribe thousands of pain pills to herself and family members has permanently surrendered her dental license.

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Light therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery adverse events

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AAO to keep eye on microplastics in clear aligners

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Shoring up dental organizations' security vulnerabilities

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Dentist accused of prescribing pills to herself gives up license

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of using an alias to illegally prescribe thousands of pain pills to herself and family members has permanently surrendered her dental license.

December 17, 2024

Agreement Legal Settlement

Light therapy may reduce 3rd-molar surgery adverse events

Infrared laser photobiomodulation therapy may aid in recovery following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

December 17, 2024

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AAO to keep eye on microplastics in clear aligners

By Melissa Busch

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) will monitor research about microplastics possibly being released from clear aligners.

December 17, 2024

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Shoring up dental organizations' security vulnerabilities

The harsh reality is that it is only a matter of time before a practice or dental service organization is hit by a cyber breach of some kind, writes Erik Eisen. Here are key areas of your business you can self-audit.

December 17, 2024

Suit filed in healthy teen's 3rd-molar surgery death

By Melissa Busch

The parents of a healthy 17-year-old who died following anesthesia-related complications during a third-molar extraction procedure are suing his oral surgeon.

December 16, 2024

Gavel Scale Lawsuit

Mouth taping helps apnea, snoring. Maybe?

The popular social media trend of mouth taping during sleep may improve obstructive sleep apnea, snoring, and bilevel ventilation, but more research is needed, reports a review study published in the American Journal of Otolaryngology.

December 16, 2024

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How much should you raise your fees in 2025?

By Estela Vargas

While it's normal to feel trepidatious about raising your dental fees, adjusting your fees annually is vital to maintaining a stable, profitable business, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.

December 16, 2024

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Do's and don'ts for increasing practice efficiency

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

Overcoming patient concerns about proposed treatment isn't taught in dental school. Dr. Roger P. Levin offers tips on how to boost case acceptance and practice production.

December 16, 2024

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Phony dentist accused of running kitchen apartment practice

By Melissa Busch

A woman is accused of illegally operating a dental practice out of the kitchen of her one-bedroom apartment.

December 13, 2024

Why oral health should be integrated into pre-, postnatal care

Pregnant individuals may face higher risks of dental issues, linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes, as well as mental health conditions that can worsen oral health, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

December 13, 2024

Getting the most out of your dental practice sale with an unconventional approach

By Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA

What is an unconventional approach to a dental practice sale that allows the dentist to get the most out of his or her continuous years of hard work? Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA, answers that question.

December 13, 2024

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Does dentistry have an ethics problem heading into 2025?

Susan Gunn has spoken at dental meetings on the subject of ethics for years. However, Gunn is now worried that dentistry is at a crossroads when it comes to ethics, both personally and professionally.

December 12, 2024

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