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About One-Third of Americans Postpone Dental Care Due to the Pandemic

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

According to a Time Magazine -Harris Poll taken between February 12 and 17, approximately 30% of Americans have postponed regular dental care due to fear of contracting COVID-19. The data also showed that 78% of Americans had put off at least one medical appointment. For comparison, 27% postponed annual physicals and 25% rescheduled annual eye exams.

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How to know if you need a tooth extracted

Perfect White Smile

The permanent removal of a tooth requires careful consideration. In most cases, Dr. David S. Frey believes that the maintenance of a natural tooth is the most desirable option. However, there are certain conditions and problems that may occur in which a tooth extraction is necessary to maintain one’s oral health and restore the smile. Below are just a few of the situations that might arise for Beverly Hills, California area patients who may require dental extractions : Severely damaged tooth – t

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Researchers Explore Possible Association Between Vitamin D and COVID-19 Risk

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Individuals with vitamin D deficiency may be at increased risk for contracting COVID-19, according to a study published in Nutrition. Researchers at the University of Florida College of Dentistry’s Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences and Department of Biostatistics in the College of Public Health and Health Professionals used data from the i2b2 patient registry at the University of Florida Health Center to explore the strength of a possible association between vitamin D defi

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Catch Root Resorption Early for Best Chances of Saving Your Tooth

Jeannie Chung DDS

As your dental provider, we're always alert for signs of tooth decay or periodontal (gum) disease, the two leading causes of tooth loss. But we're also watching for less common conditions that could be just as devastating. Root resorption falls into this latter category: it occurs when a tooth's root structure begins to break down and dissolve (or resorb ).

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Improving Restorative Materials With Ductile Machining

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Yu Zhang, PhD, a professor in the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, is exploring new ways to create more durable ceramic restorations, as well as a novel imaging system that lets oral health professionals see under restorative materials. These developments may add to the durability and overall longevity of restorations, and help clinicians maintain the oral health of patients with restorations. .

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Maryland Senate Passes Bill to Create Task Force on Oral Healthcare

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Maryland Senate has passed a bill that would establish a task force on oral healthcare to explore issues related to access and barriers to dental services. . According to the bill, the task force would: Analyze current access to dental services in the state, with a focus on socioeconomic status, disability and age as factors to access to care; Identify areas of the state where a significant number of residents are not receiving oral healthcare services, distinguishing between pediatric and a

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