Dentistry
Dentist attention needed for geriatric patients
Dental schools in Australia need to adjust their curriculum to better deal with tooth challenges for an ageing population, research says.
Apr 20, 2015
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Dentistry
New guideline details dental pain management strategies for pediatric patients
Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline ...
Aug 25, 2023
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Dentistry
Researchers sound alarm on continued high rate of detergent pod ingestion
Researchers at West Virginia University suggest dental professionals could be key to raising awareness about the serious health risks associated with colorful detergent pods commonly used for household chores.
Apr 4, 2023
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Dentistry
No, you shouldn't pry your braces off with a spoon: TikTok hacks making dentists cringe
A new wave of TikTok trends has dentists cringing and warning young people of "Do It Yourself" dangers when it comes to teeth.
Jan 4, 2023
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Dentistry
Don't drill your own teeth! And quashing other rotten dental advice on TikTok
Watch enough TikTok videos and you're sure to see one extolling a special kind of do-it-yourself dentistry. Not about brushing and flossing, except maybe flossing with strands of your hair. These are videos on drilling into ...
Oct 24, 2022
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Health
For children, there's no place like (a dental) home
(Medical Xpress) -- Tooth decay is the most chronic disease among children. In one year, more than 51 million hours of school is missed because of tooth decay or other dental-related illness. And even when children with dental ...
May 27, 2011
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
How to prevent early birth? Study explores sugarless gum
Healthy mouth, healthy baby? For years, scientists have been exploring the link between poor oral health and giving birth too early. Now, new research presented Thursday raises the possibility that something very simple and ...
Feb 6, 2022
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Dentistry
Back-to-school tips for healthy teeth
(HealthDay)—The beginning of a new school year is usually a big transition, as lazy summer mornings are quickly replaced by mad dashes to the bus stop.
Aug 23, 2015
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Dentistry
Researchers find ending Medicaid dental benefit costly
A new study suggests that states may not save as much money as anticipated by eliminating adult dental coverage under Medicaid.
May 27, 2015
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Dentistry
Montana clinics chip away at refugees' obstacles to dental care
Yu Yu Htwe had never had dental problems, so she was surprised when a dentist told her she had three cavities at her first appointment in this small city in western Montana.
Jun 23, 2023
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