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Science Confirms Water Fluoridation Prevents Tooth Decay in Children
Grand Rapids, Michigan made national headlines when they became the first city to add fluoride to their community's water in 1945. Since this landmark decision,...
Microbubbles & Biofilm: The Power of Cavitating Jets
Dental implants are an exciting alternative to bridges and dentures, eliminating many of the aesthetic and practical issues associated with removable dentures. The innovation...
Effects of Binge Drinking on Alveolar Bone Density
We all know how drinking alcohol affects your liver, kidneys, and perhaps even personal lives, but what about your mouth? Does drinking ethanol, or...
Research Shows Tooth Loss May Lead to Cardiovascular Disease
Research reveals there may be a potential link between tooth loss and cardiovascular disease. Researchers presented data from a recent study at the Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic...
Regenerative Dentistry Research Reveals a New Way to Fix Dental Decay
A study published in Scientific Reports revealed an important advancement in the emerging field of regenerative dentistry. The researchers discovered certain drugs could help teeth regenerate and repair...
Proof of Concept: Shapeshifting Microbots Ability to Brush and Floss Teeth
Many of our patients find routine dental care burdensome, challenging, and time-consuming. It takes proper technique for oral home care to be efficacious, a...
Better Dental Hygiene Linked to Improved Type 2 Diabetes Glycemic Levels
A study published in The Journal of Clinical Periodontology revealed a potential link between Type 2 diabetes and dental hygiene. The results of the study will...
Should Dental Hygienists Hand Out Halloween Candy?
Halloween is just around the corner, which is exciting for children, but concerning for many parents. Along with safety hazards to consider, there's the...
Down Syndrome: Parents’ Perspectives on Gaps in Training/Dental Treatment Needs
Decades of research show that children with Down syndrome have a higher prevalence of oral and dental conditions than children without intellectual and developmental...
Chances for Chronic Periodontitis Increase with Various Common Skin Diseases
A study called The Association Between Oral Health and Skin Disease recently appeared in the June 2020 edition of The Journal Of Clinical And Aesthetic Dermatology. They ask...
The Relationship Between Poor Dental Hygiene and Cancer
In a study released January 16, 2018, from the Health Sciences Campus at Tufts University, researchers are reporting a noticeable connection between gum disease and...
Research Reveals Dental Professionals Should Educate Patients about Vaping
Researchers have gathered information about the potential negative side effects of tobacco products with an Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS). The results of the...
Tooth Loss in Postmenopausal Women Linked to Hypertension
Research has revealed that postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss are more likely to be diagnosed with hypertension by their physician in the...
Using Primary Teeth to Identify Children’s Risk of Mental Health Disorders
According to a report by WHO, an average of one billion people globally suffer from mental health disorders. Factors such as war, climate crisis, and...
Researchers Look at Tooth Longevity after Root Canal Therapy
Patients often ask dental hygienists about doctors' treatment recommendations, including further explaining the need for treatment, the procedure itself, and the outcome of said...