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Immune System
Painkillers for acute pain may cause hurt in the long run
Challenging prior notions about inflammation and pain, researchers discovered a robust inflammatory response that appears to protect against chronic pain rather than contribute to it. The findings suggest suppressing inflammation to treat acute pain may hinder long-term pain relief.
August 10, 2022
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Gut bacteria trigger loss of tooth-supporting bone in mice
A recent study challenges the notion that oral microbes solely regulate bone loss in the mouth. The findings show gut bacteria appear to maintain alveolar bone, opening the possibility that interventions aimed at the gut may also support oral health.
April 19, 2022
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NIDCR: Study shows Medicaid may help equalize dental care
A study in Health Affairs found that expanding public coverage of dental care was linked to narrowed racial and ethnic disparities in the use of dental services. A write-up from the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) summarized the findings.
April 11, 2022
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New details emerge in death of dental director
What may have led to the death of a dental director in Wisconsin has been revealed.
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New details emerge in death of dental director
By Melissa Busch
What may have led to the death of a dental director in Wisconsin has been revealed.
April 23, 2025
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Pooping too much, too little may spell trouble for teeth
By Melissa Busch
Abnormal bowel habits may be correlated with a higher risk of poor teeth conditions, according to a study.
April 23, 2025
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Chatbots may valuably answer questions about dental prostheses
By Ava Barros
Artificial intelligence chatbots may transform how patients understand dental prostheses by mimicking human conversation, according to a study published on April 15 in BMC Oral Health.
April 23, 2025
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Clinical tip: How often should aligners be changed?
By Kevin Henry
With clear aligners becoming an important part of orthodontic treatment, Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS discusses the frequency of switching aligners and why timing is critical.
April 23, 2025
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Dentist fatally shot, woman arrested
By Melissa Busch
A woman was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a dentist who was a dental director at a nonprofit clinic on April 19.
April 22, 2025
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Visually impaired man sues dental practice in Fla.
By Melissa Busch
A man who is legally blind filed a U.S. civil rights lawsuit on April 16 against a dental practice in Florida.
April 22, 2025
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Resealing may prevent tooth decay at a fair price
By Ava Barros
Resealing may significantly reduce dental decay long term and at a reasonable cost, making it a compelling option for inclusion in insurance and Medicaid coverage, according to a study recently published in AJPM Focus.
April 22, 2025
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4 recent events that have dental hygienists on high alert
By Tracee Dahm
Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, provides a rundown of the latest news and issues dental hygienists need to know.
April 22, 2025
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Dentist’s convictions related to patient’s death vacated
By Melissa Busch
A dentist who is serving 20 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing morphine that caused the death of his 24-year-old patient had his convictions and sentence vacated.
April 21, 2025
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Is post type the key to preventing endodontic failure?
By Ava Barros
Certain posts may minimize the risk of failure in endodontically treated teeth undergoing indirect restorations, according to a review and meta-analysis recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.
April 21, 2025
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Dental trends in private equity investments, technology, and patient acquisition
By Beth Gaddis
Four dental service organization leaders share the trends and hot topics from March's Association of Dental Support Organizations conference.
April 21, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for boosting practice production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares his tips about how you can implement two changes today that will immediately grow your practice's production.
April 21, 2025
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