Tue.Oct 05, 2021

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Efficacy of adjuvant ozone therapy in reducing postsurgical complications following impacted mandibular third-molar surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

J Am Dent Assoc. 2021 Oct;152(10):842-854.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.05.006. Kirti Chaudhry , Neeti Rustagi , Rishi Bali , Shruti Khatana , Shailendra Kumar , Amanjot Kaur , Pravin Kumar PMID: 34579810 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2021.05.006 Abstract Background: Results from several randomized controlled trials have shown a beneficial effect of ozone in reducing postsurgical complications after impacted mandibular third-molar surgery, but the literature is lacking a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Effectiveness of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Drops Significantly After 6 Months

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A new study recently published in the Lancet found that the effectiveness of the Pfizer vaccine to fight COVID-19 infection drops significantly after 6 months. Following administration of the second dose of the two-shot series, the efficacy of the Pfizer vaccine at preventing infection with SARS-CoV-2 is 88%, but after 6 months, this percentage drops to 47%.

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Effect of bleaching gel volume on color change and postoperative sensitivity: a randomized clinical study

Dental News and Technology

Published: 16 October 2021 Clinical Oral Investigations ( 2021 ) Cite this article Abstract Objectives Although bleaching therapy is considered a dose-dependent treatment, the effect of the volume of product used is yet to be studied. This study thus aimed to evaluate the influence of bleaching gel volume on chromatic alteration and postoperative sensitivity.

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Licensure compacts: A way to increase licensure portability

ASDA Blog

Where do you see yourself living in five years? How about 10 or 20 years? As a dentist, the answer to this question could be impacted by your ability to get licensed. If you choose to move to a different licensing jurisdiction from the one in which you were initially licensed, you will need to apply for a new license. Many states do have a licensure-by-credentials process by which currently licensed professionals can apply for a new license.

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How to Prepare for a Dental Health Checkup If It’s Been a While

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

If you’ve been putting off a dental health checkup for longer than the recommended six months, it might be time to get back on track. You may not remember what goes into a dental health checkup and how to prepare for one if it has been a while since your last appointment. The more time that passes between appointments, the more likely you will forget some of the details of what is involved in an exam.

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Why Is Your Smile Gummy? Here Are 4 Possibilities

Jeannie Chung DDS

What makes a beautiful smile? Beautiful teeth, for sure. But there's also another component that can make or break your smile, regardless of your teeth's condition: your gums. Although their primary function is to protect and stabilize the teeth, your gums also enhance them aesthetically by providing an attractive frame. But just as a painting displayed in an oversized frame can lose some of its appeal, so can your smile if the size of your gums appears out of proportion with your teeth.

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Ellume issues voluntary recall of specific lots of Ellume COVID-19 Home Tests

Denticle

As a bit of a public service, I thought I'd post this info today. I receive regular updates from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and occasionally, things come via that route that I feel deserve a blog post. Today's is about a home test for Covid-19. The company has issued a voluntary recall and there is the possibility consumers may have affected products in their medicine cabinets.

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