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Orthosnap, Now Partnered with 1,000 Dental Providers, Welcomes Fred Joyal to Advisory Board

Dental News and Technology

Founder of 1-800-DENTIST Will Focus on Rapid Enrollment of Dentist Providers NEW YORK, June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Orthosnap , the provider of dental aligner systems that are doctor-guided and free of striations, announced today that Fred Joyal , co-founder of 1-800-DENTIST, has joined the company's Board of Advisors. The company also announced that it is now partnered with more than 1,000 dental practices across the United States.

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New Research into COVID-19 Lung Disease Underscores Importance of Oral Hygiene

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

da-kuk / E+. The connection between periodontal diseases and the development of life-threatening illness has been well established. Recently, however, it’s been identified as a major factor in the progression of serious pulmonary complications associated with SARS-CoV-2. VASCULAR PATHWAY. Taking a novel approach, the researchers proposed that the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 into the lungs occurs not through inhalation but via the vascular system, with the mouth as the gateway.

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The Dental Compliance Institute Publishes Free Guide “How to Survive a Surprise OSHA Audit”

Denticle

The Dental Compliance Institute (DCI), a leading provider of training and certification programs designed to help dental professionals achieve full compliance of HIPAA and OSHA regulations and to also learn the essentials of patient risk management, recently published “How to Survive a Surprise OSHA Audit,” the first in a planned series of “survival guides” for OSHA, HIPAA, and dental risk management.

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Drug Used to Treat Prostate Cancer May Have Off-Label Use for COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A Brazilian study on the use of proxalutamide, a new drug indicated for prostate cancer, provided unexpected benefits for hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Results showed that 81% of patients with COVID-19 who received proxalutamide for 2 weeks survived, compared to 36% of those who were given a placebo. The study was composed of 645 patients with COVID-19 who were hospitalized but still breathing independently.

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How to Properly Take Care of Your Dental Veneers

Healthy Smiles

Dental veneers are one of the best ways to quickly and drastically improve your smile. While you could treat gaps, crowding, or any other misalignment problems with orthodontic braces, you would be stuck wearing them for long times, dealing with the hassle daily. Whereas veneers provide a much faster solution, giving you the picture-perfect and glowing smile you crave for a long time.

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Study Takes a Fresh Approach to Plaque Disruption in Early Childhood Caries

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

RusN / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Early childhood caries (ECC) is a potentially devastating form of tooth decay in young children. The American Dental Association regards it as a significant public health problem, defining it as “… the presence of one or more decayed (noncavitated or cavitated lesions), missing (due to caries) or filled tooth surfaces in any primary tooth in a preschool-age child between birth and 71 months of age.” 1.

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Plaque Vs. Tartar: How Different Types of Stress Influence Oral Health

Modern Family Dental

You’ve probably heard that sugars, candies, and alcohol influence dental health and can lead to tooth decay. But, a lot of factors besides the things we eat and drink influence the buildup of plaque and tartar and overall oral health. Oral health is largely influenced by our lifestyles which include the various types of stress. Read more » The post Plaque Vs.

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Which animal bites the hardest?

3M

The post Which animal bites the hardest? appeared first on 3M Dental Blog.

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