Sun.Feb 06, 2022

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COVID-19 Booster Shot Drastically Reduces Risk of Death

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data showing that those who have received a COVID-19 booster shot are 97 times less likely to die from COVID-19 than those who are unvaccinated. Individuals who completed the two-shot COVID-19 vaccine series but did not get a booster shot are 14 times less likely to die from COVID-19 than those who remain unvaccinated.

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Oral examination for detecting oral cancer

The Dental Elf

This review of the diagnostic accuracy of visual inspection compared with biopsy (gold standard) for the diagnosis or oral cancer and oral potentially malignant dissorders included 18 studies. For malignant lesions the pooled sensitivity was 88% (95%CI; 73% to 95%) and specificity 81%(95%CI; 51% to 95%). The post Oral examination for detecting oral cancer appeared first on National Elf Service.

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What to Expect While Recovering from All-On-4

Friendswood Dental Blog

If you’re ready to replace your missing teeth with the next best thing to your own, All-On-4 is a great alternative to traditional dentures. 4 implant posts are surgically placed into the jaw to replicate tooth roots, anchoring your denture to your bone. You’ll never have to worry about slipping or irritation again; however, you can’t bite into a juicy hamburger right away.