Dentistry
Drill or no drill—'the end of the dentist's dilemma'
A dentist's drill might not be the best way to tackle tooth decay in children's teeth, a new study has concluded.
Nov 27, 2019
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Dentistry
Dental woes of an aging population
Public health dentist Mark Nehring remembers attending a lecture on geriatric treatment 20 years ago. The speaker offered up slides of a patient with ample evidence of previous dental care: "crowns in place, very good fillings," ...
Aug 13, 2014
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Health
When it comes to use of dental services, not all New Jersey youngsters are equal
When it comes to receiving dental care, New Jersey has its share of underserved children, according to a Rutgers study.
Dec 12, 2011
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Dentistry
Better dental care needed for people living with MS
Many Australians living with multiple sclerosis (MS) do not receive adequate oral health care or access to dental services.
Mar 7, 2017
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Dentistry
Study: Urgent care, ER physicians overprescribing antibiotics for dental issues
Dentists, emergency room doctors and primary care physicians need to ease up on prescribing antibiotics for dental issues in patients who are otherwise healthy and have no manifestation of systemic disease.
Jan 30, 2020
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Cardiology
Risk of heart valve infections rising in hospitals
People with heart disease or defective or artificial heart valves are at increased risk of developing a potentially deadly valve infection. Rutgers researchers reported that new risk factors for this condition have emerged ...
Sep 29, 2019
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Dentistry
Tooth trouble: Many middle-aged adults report dental pain, embarrassment and poor prevention
The dental health of middle-aged Americans faces a lot of problems right now, and an uncertain future to come, according to new results from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging.
Sep 7, 2017
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HIV & AIDS
Addressing the oral health needs of people living with HIV/AIDS
People living with HIV/AIDS often experience an assortment of oral health ailments. In fact, the mouth can be the first place that symptoms from HIV infection appear.
Jun 1, 2023
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Dentistry
Many people are forced to travel miles to get oral care—or forgo it
Low-income adults and children who are able to see a dentist at the same location as their primary care doctor are more likely to get dental care, yet almost three out of five community health clinics in California either ...
Sep 30, 2015
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Dentistry
Expensive dental care worsens inequality in Australia. Is it time for a Medicare-style 'Denticare' scheme?
There's growing awareness public dental programs are unable to meet the demand for services. Private dental care is increasingly unaffordable, and millions of Australians go without the treatment they need.
Jul 3, 2023
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