Dentistry
Why do I grind my teeth and clench my jaw? And what can I do about it?
Dentists have reported a rise in teeth clenching and grinding since the pandemic began.
Dec 03, 2021
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Dentistry
Study: Many Medicaid-enrolled women in Virginia weren't aware of dental pregnancy benefits
Though Virginia enacted comprehensive dental care coverage for pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid in March 2015, a significant portion of this population remained unaware of the benefit even years later, according to a study ...
Dec 02, 2021
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Dentistry
2019 to 2020 saw drop in children having dental exams, cleaning
(HealthDay)—From 2019 to 2020, there was a decrease in the percentage of children aged 1 to 17 years who had a dental examination or cleaning, according to a December data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease ...
Dec 02, 2021
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Dentistry
Dentistry research team proves biofilm method can be used to inexpensively test new tooth decay treatments
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) dentistry research team has proved the usefulness of a method of simulating tooth decay that can allow researchers to test new treatment options without a large expense.
Dec 01, 2021
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Dentistry
A new phenotype of LRP6 mutation
A group led by Prof. Han Dong of Peking University School of Stomatology reported for the first time hand preaxial polydactyly in patients with tooth agenesis carrying a previously unknown mutation of low-density lipoprotein ...
Nov 29, 2021
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Dentistry
How can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed
All areas of life are fighting back post-lockdown—but dentistry, with long NHS waiting lists and limited access to emergency care even before the pandemic, is on a particularly challenging road to recovery.
Nov 25, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Investigating ways to reduce COVID-19 risks in dental offices
According to a study from the University of Illinois Chicago, adding a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to the water in ultrasonic scalers used to clean teeth can help mitigate the risk of spreading airborne diseases, including ...
Nov 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dentists at lower risk of getting COVID-19
Does close contact with patients put dentists at greater risk of catching COVID-19?
Nov 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 testing kits also can measure oral microbiome in saliva
COVID-19 saliva testing kits that include a novel preservative can also be used measure microscopic organisms in the mouth, a Rutgers study has found. This enables study of the relationship between mouth and lung microbes ...
Nov 22, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Oral health in pregnancy could help reduce risk of pre-term birth, says research
New research from the University of Sydney has found that treating gingivitis (gum inflammation that causes bleeding gums) during pregnancy is associated with reduced risk of preterm birth and low birth weight in babies.
Nov 17, 2021
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