Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 31, 2022

Researchers at the University of Washington—through funding from the United States National Science Foundation’s Partnership for Innovation—have invented a handheld device that measures demineralization of teeth before incipient decay is present. The device, called the O-pH prototype, is able to ascertain levels of acidity and plaque biofilm via the use of LED light.

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The Dental Elf

MARCH 31, 2022

This review of comparing photodynamic therapy (PDT) and antifungals or the treatment of denture stomatitis included 5 studies involving a total of 218 patients. While the findings suggest that PDT is effective none of the the studies was at low risk of bias and the treatment protocols investigated differ. The post Photodynamic therapy for denture stomatitis appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Healthy Smiles

MARCH 31, 2022

A happy smile signifies a happy life. This is one of the reasons why it is said to take a dental visit every 6 months. However, not everyone, in particular, keeps up to this commitment. Eventually, this calls for unwanted dental emergencies, which according to research, has witnessed a hike of almost 75% in the last year. Unfortunately, in comparison to other health emergencies, a dental emergency is not taken that seriously and is often not discussed.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 31, 2022

While research suggests the human oral microbiota influences blood pressure (BP) regulation, epidemiological data supporting this hypothesis are limited. In order to further investigate a possible link, a team led by Michael J. LaMonte, PhD, MPH, a research professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health at the University at Buffalo, examined the potential association between the oral microbiota, BP, and hypertension in post-menopausal women.

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Off the Cusp

MARCH 31, 2022

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Read Time: 10 Minute, 16 Second. Beata A. Carlson, DDS. Beata A. Carlson, DDS, takes a nontraditional approach to dentistry and offers her patients quite a different experience from your average dental office. She provides state-of-the-art natural, biocompatible and holistic dental treatments on the first floor of her converted bank building, and what she calls “life extension services” on the second floor.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 31, 2022

In a development that may bring a paradigm shift in oral healthcare, researchers from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine have formulated a dental coating that inhibits the bacteria associated with caries. In addition to shedding pathogenic oral biofilms, the novel coating, made from acrylated hydroxyazobenzenes (AHA), helps regenerate dental pulp.

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Denticle

MARCH 31, 2022

We are seeing more and more artificial intelligence systems enter into the healthcare space and dentistry in general. Envista is a large player in the dental space, owning several companies under the "umbrella" of Envista. Many of the companies that are owned by Envista have products in the tech sphere and the company works hard with research & development to expand the use of its technologies across its portfolio.

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