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Pediatric periodontal disease: Causes and kinds

Off the Cusp

Adding this information to conversations about oral hygiene – especially for patients who have medical conditions that predispose them to periodontal disease – may help refresh the education process. Listed below are some common causes and types of pediatric periodontal disease. Determinants of periodontal health.

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University of Alabama Receives Grant to Investigate Link Between Alzheimer Disease and Periodontitis

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

million grant to investigate the association between Alzheimer disease and periodontitis. Zang is a professor of pediatric dentistry at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is awarding Ping Zhang, DDS, PhD, a $1.85 Click here to read more.

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Periodontal Manifestations of Neurofibromatosis

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Until recently, the relationship between genetic disorders and periodontal diseases was unclear. As our understanding of the underlying mechanisms and systemic pathophysiology of numerous genetic disorders broadens, new research has uncovered a possible association between these types of disorders and periodontal diseases. REFERENCES.

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Newton Dentistry Utilizes Oral Appliance Therapy to Treat Sleeping Disorders

Dentistry Today

The practice offers a comprehensive range of dental services, including endodontics, orthodontics, Invisalign, TMJ treatment, periodontics, electrolysis, and electrolytic appliances.

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Dental MRI-only a future vision or standard of care? A literature review on current indications and applications of MRI in dentistry

Dental News and Technology

A comprehensive review of the current indications and applications of MRI in the dental specialities of orthodontics (I), endodontics (II), prosthodontics (III), periodontics (IV), and oral surgery (V), pediatric dentistry (VI), operative dentistry is still missing and is therefore provided by the present work.The current literature on dental MRI shows (..)

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BIOLASE Enhances Education Offerings in 2024

Dentistry Today

BIOLASE also offers specialized courses in endodontics, periodontics, and pediatric dentistry to provide quality education in various areas of dentistry. Following the Advanced Mastery Course are several Foundation Courses, forming the core curriculum for all new Waterlase owners.

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Sonrava Health Welcomes Pete Brown as Senior VP

Dentistry Today

In addition to general dentistry, Sonrava Health affiliate practices offer pediatric dentistry, orthodontics (including clear aligners), oral surgery, periodontics, endodontics, dental implants, and overdentures, creating a convenient full service “Dental Home.”