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Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?
Is it safe to visit the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Jul 9, 2020
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Dentistry
Open wide: US dentists quickly rebuild after virus shutdown
U.S. dental offices are quickly bouncing back, but it won't be business as usual. Expect social distancing, layers of protective gear and a new approach to some procedures to guard against coronavirus.
Jun 24, 2020
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Medications
Study: Patients commonly prescribed opioids and antibiotics for dental conditions at EDs
A study in the March issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that antibiotics and opioids are frequently prescribed during emergency department visits ...
Feb 24, 2020
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Health
4 personal items you probably should replace today
Is your toothbrush more than four months old? And how about your contact lens case? These and other everyday essentials need regular replacing, no matter how comfortable you are with them.
Aug 5, 2019
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Dentistry
Researchers study ways to prevent lung disease in dentistry professionals
Inhaling dangerous particulates is a hazard of coal mining, mold remediation, sandblasting ... and dentistry.
Jun 12, 2019
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Dentistry
DIY dentistry—It's a don't
As direct-to-consumer marketing becomes pervasive, there's a growing trend of Do-It-Yourself or DIY dentistry—prompting patients to skip the trip to the orthodontist in favor of at-home impression kits and the ability to ...
May 29, 2019
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Dentistry
American College of Prosthodontists issues guidelines on maintaining tooth-borne and implant-borne dental restorations
Patients with dental restorations such as crowns, bridges and veneers that are supported by natural teeth, as well as those with restorations supported by implants, can keep their teeth healthy with careful lifelong maintenance.
Jan 27, 2016
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Dentistry
Facing rising dental costs, seniors head to Mexico
Mark Bolzern traveled 3,700 miles to go to the dentist. The 56-year-old Anchorage, Alaska, native left home this spring, made a pit stop in Las Vegas to pick up a friend, and kept heading south, all the way to Los Algodones, ...
Aug 9, 2015
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Health
Virtual credit card fees amount to 3 to 5 percent of payments
(HealthDay)—Payment with virtual credit cards (VCCs) is associated with considerable fees, although physicians are often unaware of these charges, according to the American Medical Association (AMA).
Jun 19, 2015
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Health
To improve oral health of adults with developmental disabilities, support caregivers
Despite a policy focus on expanding access to care for adults with developmental disabilities, this vulnerable population continues to have significant dental disease. In this month's issue of The Journal of the American ...
Oct 1, 2014
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