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Researchers Investigate Additional Palatal Nerve and Artery Supply to the Maxillary Teeth
It is a common belief that human anatomy has been well-investigated and is fully understood. However, head and neck anatomy has been updated frequently,...
Systematic Review Analyzes the Association Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke
Evidence suggests that chronic infectious diseases, including periodontitis and gingivitis, can lead to atherosclerosis, which is a risk factor for stroke and coronary heart...
QUIZ: Test Your Oral Manifestations of Vascular Diseases Knowledge
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Researchers Compare Silver Diamine Fluoride vs Sealants for Community-Based Dental Caries Prevention
Dental caries is the most prevalent noncommunicable disease worldwide. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research estimates that 50% of United States children...
Systematic Review Evaluates the Global Prevalence of Dental Caries Among Racially Minoritized Children
Dental caries is one of the most prevalent preventable infectious diseases worldwide, with an estimated 2.5 billion people affected. Families with low income have...
Research Evaluates Prevalence of Delayed Oral Health Care among Adults with Diabetes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 38.4 million people of all ages have diabetes in the United States.1 Diabetes increases...
QUIZ: Test Your Tobacco and Nicotine Cessation Knowledge
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Researchers Examine Nonopioid vs. Opioid Analgesics Effectiveness after Third Molar Extractions
For many, third-molar extractions are often a memorable experience. In some cases, it’s memorable due to the pain and discomfort associated with the procedure....
Systematic Review Examines Unfavorable Beliefs about Oral Health and Dental Care During Pregnancy
Health-related misinformation is often associated with a need for more scientific understanding or evidence and professional consensus. If the misinformation is consistently reiterated, especially...
Literature Review Assesses Impact of Oral Health Education on Patients in Cardiology Hospital Settings
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is widely recognized as the leading cause of death worldwide. Many modifiable risk factors are well known, such as smoking status,...
QUIZ: Test Your Dental Hygiene History Knowledge
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Researchers Investigate the Impact of Periodontitis and Systemic Inflammation with Mortality Risk
Cardiovascular disease has been one of the leading causes of death worldwide for many years. Genetic factors play a role in disease onset and...
QUIZ: Test Your Saliva and Salivary Gland Knowledge
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Systematic Review Evaluates Initial Carious Lesion Rates Associated with Fixed Orthodontic Treatment
The development of carious lesions around brackets and bands used in fixed orthodontics is a common side effect of orthodontic treatment. This is likely...
Oral Health and Pregnancy: Research Examines Prenatal and Dental Providers’ Knowledge and Practice Behaviors
Poor maternal oral health has been associated with adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes and early childhood caries. An estimated 75% of pregnant people develop...
Research Finds a High Abundance of Previously Unknown Antibiotic-Resistant Genes in Bacteria
The rise in antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections is a significant global concern, causing nearly five million deaths annually. Bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics through changes...