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USPSTF advises applying fluoride dental varnish for young children
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that primary care physicians apply fluoride varnish for children younger than 5 years and prescribe fluoride supplementation when indicated, but the evidence is ...
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Ventilation assessment by carbon dioxide levels in dental treatment rooms
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a byproduct of human metabolism and exists in high levels in exhaled air, and is therefore often used as a proxy for indoor air quality. The study "Ventilation Assessment by Carbon Dioxide Levels in ...
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Better access to dental care could help Brazil win battle against COPD
Oral health in Brazil needs better promotion and more accessible public dental services, in order to help tackle the impact of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), the country's third leading cause of adult death, ...
May 06, 2021
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Can Twitter help improve dental education?
An analysis of published studies indicates that Twitter may be a useful learning tool in dental education.
May 05, 2021
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The first comprehensive single-cell atlas of human teeth
Researchers at the University Zurich have mapped the first complete atlas of single cells that make up the human teeth. Their research shows that the composition of human dental pulp and periodontium vary greatly. Their findings ...
Apr 27, 2021
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Study shows 2% of asymptomatic pediatric dental patients test positive for COVID-19
A study by a University of Illinois Chicago pediatric dentist has shown a novel way to track potential COVID-19 cases—testing children who visit the dentist. The study also showed an over 2% positivity rate for the asymptomatic ...
Apr 26, 2021
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Toothache sufferers turn to antibiotics for 'cure' on social media
Social media is used extensively to seek antibiotics, avoid dental treatment and provide support to people with toothache, according to new research.
Apr 21, 2021
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Brushing away oral health disparities in America's rural children
Meaningful legislation addressing health care inequities in the U.S. will require studies examining potential health disparities due to geographic location or economic status.
Apr 21, 2021
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Simple oral hygiene could help reduce COVID-19 severity, says study
COVID-19 could pass into people's lungs from saliva with the virus moving directly from mouth to bloodstream—particularly if individuals are suffering from gum disease, according to new research.
Apr 20, 2021
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Bacteria that cause periodontitis are transmitted from parents to children
Adults with periodontitis transmit bacteria that can cause the disease in future to their children, and the bacteria remain in the oral cavity even when the children undergo treatment of various kinds, reinforcing the need ...
Apr 15, 2021
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Good dental health may help prevent heart infection from mouth bacteria
Maintenance of good oral health is more important than use of antibiotics in dental procedures for some heart patients to prevent a heart infection caused by bacteria around the teeth, according to a new American Heart Association ...
Apr 15, 2021
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Findings that COVID can infect the mouth shouldn't disrupt your dental care
Scientists recently discovered that the SARS-CoV-2 virus—the culprit behind COVID—can specifically infect cells in the mouth and may travel in saliva. That news, while promising for future research, doesn't translate ...
Apr 12, 2021
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Preventing oral cancer: Signs, symptoms and preventive care for all ages
When it comes to oral health, most of us are focused on avoiding cavities or banishing bad breath. We don't really think about taking steps to prevent oral cancers.
Apr 06, 2021
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Women's oral health is affected by the menstrual cycle, dietary sugar and smoking
New findings show that the effects of the menstrual cycle may not be limited to the endometrium, but can also affect the oral health.
Mar 31, 2021
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New drug to regenerate lost teeth
The tooth fairy is a welcome guest for any child who has lost a tooth. Not only will the fairy leave a small gift under the pillow, but the child can be assured of a new tooth in a few months. The same cannot be said of adults ...
Mar 29, 2021
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SARS-CoV-2 positivity in asymptomatic-screened dental patients
Asymptomatic carriage of SARS-CoV-2 is a potentially significant source of transmission, yet remains relatively poorly understood. The study "SARS-CoV-2 Positivity in Asymptomatic-screened Dental Patients" published in the ...
Mar 29, 2021
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How teeth sense the cold
For people with tooth decay, drinking a cold beverage can be agony.
Mar 26, 2021
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What is gum recession and how do gum grafts work to remedy it?
Gum recession can be a result of genetic factors, orthodontics, age, tobacco use, or vigorous tooth brushing. It may even happen to people who take good care of their teeth. Periodontal disease, which is increasing in adults, ...
Mar 26, 2021
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Medicaid expansion made mouths healthier, study finds
As the pandemic's economic effects drive more people to enroll in Medicaid as safety-net health insurance, a new study suggests that the program's dental coverage can improve their oral health in ways that help them seek ...
Mar 23, 2021
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Oral health inequalities remain a major public health concern in the U.K.
There are stark inequalities in oral health across the UK, shows a new Public Health England report published today, co-written by UCL researchers.
Mar 22, 2021
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