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Quantitative analysis of facial symmetry by using three-dimensional technology

Dental News and Technology

BMC Oral Health volume 22 , Article number: 277 ( 2022 ) Cite this article 60 Accesses Metrics details Abstract Background Facial symmetry is becoming increasingly important in today's orthodontic treatment. But the asymmetrical boundary is not clearly demarcated. Stereophotogrammetry has a clear advantage in measuring facial asymmetry. The aim of this study was to quantify the facial asymmetry by three-dimensional (3D) technology as well as to study whether the evaluation by non-experts about f

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Discovery May Restrict Growth and Spread of Head and Neck Cancers

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Head and neck cancer stem cells (red) expressing the CD276 gene (green) are found in high proportions at the periphery of tumors; CD276 helps protect stem cells and interior tumor cells (blue) from the immune system’s cancer-fighting T cells. The discovery of a molecule that allows cancer stem cells to bypass natural immune defenses may lead to new approaches to prevent the growth and spread of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas.

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Salivary lactate dehydrogenase in oral and potential malignant disorders

The Dental Elf

In her first Dental Elf blog Iris Vaid looks at a review of salivary lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) as a potential diagnostic marker for oral cancer and oral potentially malignant disorders. The post Salivary lactate dehydrogenase in oral and potential malignant disorders appeared first on National Elf Service.

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The CDC Recommends a New COVID-19 Vaccine Series

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a statement on July 20 recommending the addition of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine series to the current armamentarium of immunizations against SARS-CoV-2 among individuals ages 18 and older. The Novavax currently has Emergency Use Authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration.

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Report Offers Blueprint for Equitable Oral Healthcare

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Poor oral health reduces the economic vitality of American society by increasing healthcare costs and limiting participation in the workforce. This is a key finding in “Oral Health in America: Implications for Dental Practice,” a report appearing in The Journal of the American Dental Association ( JADA ). The paper highlights key elements of a larger report, “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges,” released by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and National Inst