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The Association Between Halitosis and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Dental News and Technology

J Clin Periodontol. 2021 Aug 18. doi: 10.1111/jcpe.13530. Online ahead of print. Abstract Aims: This study investigated whether halitosis is associated with impaired oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Material and methods: This is a systematic review of the literature. Electronic searches were performed in PubMed via Medline, Web of Science, Scopus and EMBASE up to and including June of 2021.

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Turn More Website Visitors into Patients with Launch Chat Ai

We Speak Dental

An essential part of a seamless, robust online presence is making the content on your dental website not only relevant, but also easily accessible. Wouldn’t it be nice if your patients’ online experiences mirrored the personal approach you deliver in your office – a warm welcome with individualized assistance? Enter Launch Chat Ai, the perfect website partner.

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Influx of Inferior Nitrile Gloves in the Market: Factors and Risks

Off the Cusp

Off the Cusp - Patterson Dental blog. Share. Tweet. Share. The pandemic has created an unforeseen scenario in the glove production world. The rapid increase in demand of gloves has been a challenge for seasoned glove manufacturers to provide quality hand protection in time. This situation made way for inexperienced glove suppliers that are new in the market to fill the gap with inferior nitrile gloves.

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How We Can Help Ease Your Dental Fear

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

It’s natural to feel a little anxiety before a dental procedure, however, what’s not natural is a fear so deep that it results in you missing appointments or having panic attacks. If you are someone who has dental fear, we’re here for you. We want you to feel comfortable in our office and know that your oral health is our top priority. If you have dental fear, here are some of our tips on how you can begin working to overcome it. .

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US COVID-19 Hospitalization Rate Bypasses 100,000

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In a grim number not seen since January, the United States has more than 100,000 individuals currently hospitalized due to COVID-19. The Southern US has the highest numbers, with Florida and Texas leading the way. More than 147,000 new cases of COVID-19 are diagnosed each day. While these numbers are nothing to celebrate, vaccination rates are increasing, with more than 160 million Americans fully vaccinated against the virus.

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See How Well You're Removing Plaque With a Disclosing Agent

Jeannie Chung DDS

You've just finished your daily brushing and flossing. How did you do? Swiping your tongue across your teeth can generally tell you: It's a good sign if it glides smoothly; but if it feels rough and gritty, you better take another run at it. This "tongue test," however, only gives you a rough idea of how well you're removing plaque, that thin bacterial film on teeth most responsible for dental disease.

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What does the chemical process caused by acidic foods lead to?

3M

The post What does the chemical process caused by acidic foods lead to? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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Why Every DSO Should Centralize With a Cloud-Based Practice Management Solution

Planet DDS

Centralizing non-clinical functions is a common trend among DSOs. And And for good reason. By By centralizing, DSOs relieve much of the burden of running a practice so that individual offices can focus on patient care.