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Hyaluronic acid injection to restore the lost interproximal papilla: a systematic review

Dental News and Technology

Acta Odontol Scand. 2021 Dec 2;1-13. doi: 10.1080/00016357.2021.2007282. Online ahead of print. Abstract Objectives: To assess the efficacy and safety of hyaluronic acid (HA) injections to restore the lost interproximal papilla. Materials and methods: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus and Cochrane electronic databases with no time restriction up to September 2021.

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New Type of Vaccine Could Be Game Changer in the Fight Against Coronaviruses

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States Army is developing a vaccine that may be effective against all coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2. The vaccine, called spike ferritin nanoparticle, utilizes ferritin, a protein, in a ball-like scaffold that encompasses imitations of a spike protein that coronaviruses use to penetrate cells. The use of many spike proteins in an orderly manner seems to initiate a strong immune response to a variety of pathogens.

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Parental loss and grief in childhood linked to an increased risk of depression in adulthood #ActiveIngredientsMH

The Social Care Elf

In her debut blog, Lauren Breen summarises a paper relevant to her Active Ingredients project, which seeks to understand the impact that grief reduction interventions can have on reducing anxiety and depression in young people aged 14-24 years. The post Parental loss and grief in childhood linked to an increased risk of depression in adulthood #ActiveIngredientsMH appeared first on National Elf Service.

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The Best Holiday Treats for Your Teeth and Gums  

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Santa Claus might not be coming to town just yet, but a lot of the sweet treats and yummy holiday treats have already made their way into our homes this year. If you’re concerned about what your favorite holiday treats are doing to your teeth and gums, have no fear! Mountain Aire Dentistry is here to walk you through the best holiday foods for your teeth and gums. .

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Ultradent Grows its South Jordan Campus

Denticle

Ultradent Products, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech dental materials and equipment, is beginning construction of a new facility on its South Jordan, UT, campus. A groundbreaking ceremony will be held December 16, 1:30 p.m. with key company representatives and local leaders in attendance. The planned 170,000 square feet, state-of-the-art building will allow Ultradent to expand its growing manufacturing division—housing injection molding, equipment manufacturing, repair fac

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What are the ABC contacts?

3M

The post What are the ABC contacts? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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ADA Sends Letter to Senate Encouraging Passing Bill "Prevent HPV Cancers Act"

Denticle

On December 10, 2021 ADA President Cesar Sabates, DDS wrote to the majority and minority leaders of the senate to encourage passage of H.R.1550. The Human Papilloma Virus is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control to cause oral cancers in 19,000 U.S. citizens yearly. We have a vaccine for this virus & we need to get the population vaccinated.

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