Fri.Jul 02, 2021

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Dental Unit Waterline and Evacuation System Safety

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. In July 1963, a paper published by Blake in the British Medical Journal detailed high concentrations of bacteria in dental unit waterlines (DUWLs). This initial report was followed by several others from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describing outbreaks in communities and healthcare. facilities caused by disease-causing waterborne pathogens.

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Genetic Protein May Be Key to Hindering Ability of SARS-CoV-2 to Replicate

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

New research shows that targeting the RNA protein, METTL3—used by the novel coronavirus to replicate—may enable the development of medications that can effectively treat COVID-19. Published in Genes and Development, the study found that the chemically inhibition of METTL3 had antiviral effects not only on SARS-CoV-2, but also on the viruses that cause the common cold.

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Summer Activities That Can Be Dangerous for Your Smile

Denton Dental Center

Denton Dental Smile wants nothing more than for patients to get vaccinated and get outside this summer! With things finally achieving a level of normalcy that looks far more familiar, Dr. Balington encourages you to be active outdoors and take advantage of the warmer months. With that said, if there’s one thing that no one wants to experience, especially following the pandemic, it’s an emergency.

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The 12 Best Ways to Whiten Teeth Fast [in 2020]

Ask The Dentist

Modern dental technology has made teeth whitening methods affordable and effective more than ever before. This billion-dollar-a-year- industry claims to help people all over the world happier with their perfect teeth…. But not all teeth whitening methods are safe and/ or effective. What makes teeth look yellow ? Teeth look yellow due to smoking, bruxing ( grinding your teeth ), staining foods and drinks, and aging enamel.

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The 12 Best Ways to Whiten Teeth Fast [in 2020]

Ask The Dentist

Modern dental technology has made teeth whitening methods affordable and effective more than ever before. This billion-dollar-a-year- industry claims to help people all over the world happier with their perfect teeth…. But not all teeth whitening methods are safe and/ or effective. What makes teeth look yellow ? Teeth look yellow due to smoking, bruxing ( grinding your teeth ), staining foods and drinks, and aging enamel.

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The 12 Best Ways to Whiten Teeth Fast [in 2020]

Ask The Dentist

Modern dental technology has made teeth whitening methods affordable and effective more than ever before. This billion-dollar-a-year- industry claims to help people all over the world happier with their perfect teeth…. But not all teeth whitening methods are safe and/ or effective. What makes teeth look yellow ? Teeth look yellow due to smoking, bruxing ( grinding your teeth ), staining foods and drinks, and aging enamel.