Dental News and Technology

JANUARY 5, 2022

Bacteria that cause periodontal disease reduce oral defense and increase viral growth By Betty Coffman LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Researchers from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and their colleagues have discovered details of how proteins produced by oral epithelial cells protect humans against viruses entering the body through the mouth. They also found that oral bacteria can suppress the activity of these cells, increasing vulnerability to infection.

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ASDA Blog

JANUARY 5, 2022

Since day one in dental school, I knew I wanted to be a member of ASDA. I had heard so much about how it advocates for students, helps mold leadership skills and provides a community of peers going through the same challenges you are going through and help each other. Being part of the University of Puerto Rico’s ASDA chapter, I felt a sense of belonging and community from the start.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 5, 2022

As we enter the third year of the global pandemic with new COVID-19 cases skyrocketing to the highest numbers ever recorded, some public health experts suggest metrics should no longer hinge on case counts but rather on the number of patients hospitalized. Although the United States has seen staggering numbers of new cases, averaging nearly 500,000 per day, the number of Americans hospitalized due to COVID-19 has risen more slowly.

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Coaches Corner

JANUARY 5, 2022

One of the craziest things that dentists say is “my patients have a low dental IQ!” On today’s episode of The Madow Dental Podcast, we will find out why that phrase is not only ridiculous, but downright dangerous! Along those lines, Dr. Rich shares one of the big mistakes he made early on in his dental career. And then we go to our secret shopper calls.

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Modern Family Dental

JANUARY 5, 2022

Who doesn’t wish an at-home oral health routine would be enough for perfectly white teeth? Unfortunately, for issues like tartar buildup, your daily oral care routine is just part of the equation. In this YouTube edition, we’ll discuss what tartar is, how you can prevent its buildup, and remove it without a dentist. What is tartar? Tartar, also known as dental calculus, is the buildup of plaque and minerals from your saliva that calcify (harden) on teeth.

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Denticle

JANUARY 5, 2022

A very short post today because all of the info is in the link. A new SARS-CoV-2 variant has shown up in France. This virus continues to mutate in a way that would probably fascinate Charles Darwin. The new variant is so new, as of this post it still does not have a name. It is currently being referred to as "IHU". The MedRxiv website has information that has been gleaned by analyzing this new variant.

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