Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

J Clin Periodontol. 2022 Oct 23. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13736. Online ahead of print. Abstract Aim: This study sought to investigate associations of 25(OH)D metabolites with periodontitis, and to assess causality using Mendelian randomization (MR). Methods: This study included 7,246 participants of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2009-2012.

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Coaches Corner

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

What are two questions you should ask every patient during the initial exam that will totally WOW them? On today’s dental podcast for dentists, Dr. Richard Madow reveals that, along with a simple trick you can do that will actually get patients to ASK YOU for cosmetic dental procedures! It’s easy, fun, and something you should be doing anyway.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry have developed a topical medication designed to prevent or minimize the effects of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), an uncommon but serious side effect among those taking bisphosphonates to slow bone loss. The new medication showed efficacy in reducing BRONJ-caused jawbone lesions and gingival inflammation among mice.

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