Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 27, 2023

A study conducted by researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark discovered that heavy smokers who underwent regular nonsurgical periodontal therapy received little to no benefit. Published in the Journal of Dental Research , the study showed that heavy smokers with the most severe form of periodontitis gained no benefit while heavy smokers with moderate periodontitis experienced about a 50% reduction in the number of affected sites after receiving a year of nonsurgical periodontal therapy ev

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Periodontics 98

Off the Cusp

JANUARY 27, 2023

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog Read Time: 2 Minute, 19 Second Did You Know? In the United States, food insecurity has been proved to be negatively associated with untreated caries. Pediatric dentists see approximately 40% of patients aged 2 to 4 years. 54% of kids aged 12–19 have caries. When children have their first dental visit at age 4 years or younger , parents will save an average of $360 in dental care costs over the next 8 years.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

JANUARY 27, 2023

Going to the dentist can be a daunting experience for many people, but with sedation dentistry, it can be a much easier and more comfortable process. Sedation dentistry allows you to relax while experiencing dental procedures without feeling any pain or anxiety. Despite its benefits, some may still have doubts about the safety of using this type of technology during a visit to the dentist.

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