Fri.Dec 29, 2023

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Regular Toothbrushing Linked to Reduced Pneumonia Rates

Dentistry Today

Researchers have unveiled a cost-effective strategy with the potential to diminish pneumonia rates in hospitalized patients—daily toothbrushing. A recent investigation led by experts from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute delved into the impact of routine toothbrushing on hospital-acquired pneumonia and its associated outcomes.

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Vertical Dimension Confusion

Dentistry Gone Digital

By: Dr. Leonard A. Hess, DDS Clinical Director, The Dawson Academy There is no topic more confusing and more provoking than changing vertical dimension of occlusion. The reason is that every dentist has seen cases where it did not go very well, for the patient or the dentist. Broken crowns, chipped incisal edges, new TMJ issues, muscle pain, and lost bite sensations are problems that can happen when things don’t go right when opening VDO.

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Emerging Autoimmune Syndrome Disrupts the Formation of Tooth Enamel

Dentistry Today

The latest research from the Weizmann Institute of Science unveils a newly identified autoimmune disorder affecting tooth enamel development, providing valuable insights into the mysteries surrounding enamel irregularities. Headed by Professor Jakub Abramson, the study investigates a rare genetic syndrome named APS-1 and its correlation with impaired enamel production.

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University of Utah Strives to Attract Oral Health Professionals to High-Need Areas

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The state of Utah faces a paradoxical challenge in dental care despite having a high number of dentists per capita. Eighteen out of 29 counties in Utah are designated as dental health professional shortage areas, with 35 high-needs clinics desperately requiring oral health providers. This maldistribution disproportionately affects rural, Tribal, and minority communities, resulting in poorer health outcomes due to limited access.

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Viking Dentistry Goes Deeper Than Expected, University Study Finds

Dentistry Today

A recent study conducted at the University of Gothenburg sheds light on the dental practices of the Viking Age population in Varnhem, Sweden. Examining 3,293 teeth from 171 individuals, the research team discovered that 49% of the Viking population had one or more caries lesions. Among adults, 13% experienced caries, often at the roots, while children with milk teeth were entirely caries-free.

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How An Emergency Dentist In Tally Ho Can Benefit Your Dental Health

Healthy Smiles

Even though a broken tooth or severe toothache is upsetting enough on its own, it becomes much more so when it occurs after usual business hours at the dentist’s. Fortunately, there is a way to acquire the care you require. Emergency dentists in Tally Ho provide prompt care, so you won’t have to wait long. It can be even simpler to acquire prompt dental care in an emergency by selecting your emergency dentist before the necessity.

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How to Thrive Beyond Insurance Constraints in 2024

Firegang

As we gear up for another exciting year, it's time to reflect on our accomplishments and prepare for what lies ahead. For dental practices , this often means considering new paths and addressing common questions such as: How can we attract more high-value new patients ? How do we increase production and become the top choice in our area? And most importantly, should we continue our relationship with contracted insurance plans?

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Postoperative pain of single-visit endodontic treatment with gutta-percha versus MTA filling: a randomized superiority trial

Dental News and Technology

BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 1026 ( 2023 ) Cite this article Abstract Background Postoperative pain has remained a challenge for clinicians. This randomized superiority trial compared the levels of postoperative pain following the use of gutta-percha (GP) and sealer or mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) as root canal filling materials in teeth with asymptomatic apical periodontitis.