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Influence of inflammation on bleeding and wound healing following surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars

Dental News and Technology

BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 83 ( 2023 ) Cite this article details detai Abstract Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate the effect of inflammatory states following impacted lower third molar (ILTM) surgery regarding postoperative bleeding and wound healing. Methods The study included patients who underwent extraction of ILTMs associated with or without inflammatory conditions.

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Periodontitis – Global prevalence 2011-2022

The Dental Elf

This review to estimate the prevalence of periodontitis between 2011 and 2020 from epidemiological data included 55 studies. From 32 studies with confident case definition an estimate of periodontitis prevalence = 61.6% (95%CI; 55.1% to 67.9%) and a estimate of severe periodontitis = 23.6% (95%CI;17.6% to 30.1%). The post Periodontitis – Global prevalence 2011-2022 appeared first on National Elf Service.

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The Many Benefits of Regular Dental Appointments

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

It’s no secret that dental health is important. In fact, it’s so important that we should all be making regular dental appointments to ensure our teeth and gums are healthy. But many people don’t make regular appointments because they think they’re not necessary, or they don’t have time. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the many benefits of regular dental appointments- from preventing tooth decay and gum disease to maintaining good overall health.

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The Beginners Guide To Dental SEO Blogging

My Social Practice

Simple Steps of Dental SEO Blogging Anybody can start a dental blog, but only some dentists or team members give it the time and care it requires. To succeed at dental SEO blogging, time and patience are needed. When expanding and increasing new patients with an integrated dental website blog, you need to consider several factors. Most importantly, you must identify the blog’s objective.

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Howard University Focuses ‘Give Kids a Smile’ Event on Migrant Children

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Most migrant children traveling to the United States in a quest to obtain asylum have not had any access to professional dental care since their journeys began. This inspired pediatric dental resident Jose Garcia, DDS, to suggest that Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, focus their annual “Give Kids a Smile Event” on migrant children.

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Free Photo Release Form and Answers To Tough Photo Consent Questions

My Social Practice

Answers to Questions about Photo Release Forms [Download Included] Photos are a vital part of an effective digital marketing strategy. However, every dental clinic needs to remember they are, first and foremost, a healthcare provider. As such, there are essential photo consent questions to consider before you share any image that contains identifiable features of your patients.

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OraPharma, Inc. Agrees to Pay $100,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Claims Act Violations

Denticle

OraPharma, Inc. has agreed to pay $100,000 to resolve allegations that the incentive compensation it paid to certain account managers, who also practiced as dental hygienists, resulted in the submission of false claims to the Medicare program. Headquartered in Bridgewater, N.J., OraPharma sells oral health products, including Arestin, a sustained-release antibiotic that dental providers administer locally as an adjunct to treatment for periodontal disease.