Fri.Sep 02, 2022

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University of the Pacific Establishes Innovative Healthcare Collaborative

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The University of the Pacific has received a $4 million lead gift from Stephen and Pamela Thorne to establish the Pacific Dental Services Health Care Collaborative, an innovative teaching and patient care facility that’s said to be one of the first of its kind in a university setting. The project will include construction of a new clinical and academic facility on the University of the Pacific’s Sacramento, California, campus designed to provide comprehensive healthcare to the public and an inte

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DEXIS Days is here: Month-long series of free virtual educational events begins Sept. 6

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 1 Minute, 19 Second. DEXIS Solutions, a dental product manufacturer specializing in imaging technologies, sensors and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems, kicks off DEXIS Days on Sept. 6, 2022. The month-long series of free virtual educational events taking place weekdays at 12:30 p.m. EDT and 7 p.m.

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Plaque-Fighting Nanorobots Provide Personalized, Hands-Free Oral Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science have shown that microrobots are capable of brushing and flossing human teeth. The hands-free system uses swarms of iron oxide nanoparticles with catalytic and magnetic activity to create bristle-like structures that can activate in synchronous motion.

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Tips to Avoid Dry Socket After Tooth Extraction

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If you are scheduled for a tooth extraction, it is important to be aware of the symptoms of dry socket and how to avoid them. A dry socket can be very painful and can delay your healing process. In this blog post, we will discuss the causes and symptoms of dry socket as well as tips on how to avoid it. When Does a Tooth Need to be Extracted? There are a few reasons why your dentist may recommend that you have a tooth extracted.

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Organizations Collaborate to Better Understand Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A collaboration among CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, Center for Health Care Strategies Inc, and National Academy of State Health Policy has created a new tool to analyze the range and effectiveness of Medicaid adult dental benefits on a state-by-state basis. Designed for legislators, leaders, and advocates, the Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage Checker details the status of dental coverage under state Medicaid programs—which may range from

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