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Veneers Vs Crowns- Which One Is Better For You?

Healthy Smiles

Both crowns and veneers are dental restoration treatments that improve the look and function of teeth. The primary difference between them is that a crown covers an entire tooth while a veneer is just a covering for the front of a tooth. Both the procedures are different and have success rates. Keep reading to learn which procedure you should opt for, for your condition.

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A National System to Track Virus Variants Is in the Works

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The United States will implement a $1.7 billion system to track variants of SARS-CoV-2 in order to prevent a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The strategy includes additional funding for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state health departments to support gene mapping of the novel coronavirus, development of six partnerships with universities to further research and surveillance of SARS-CoV-2, and creation of a data system that enables the easy sharing of data on virus-r

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Kevin Bacon's Mango-Slicing Trick and Other Ways to Rid Food Between Your Teeth

Jeannie Chung DDS

During the COVID-19 quarantines, stir-crazy celebrities have been creating some “unique” home videos—like Madonna singing about fried fish to the tune of “Vogue” in her bathroom or Cardi B busting through a human-sized Jenga tower. But an entertaining Instagram video from Kevin Bacon also came with a handy culinary tip: The just-awakened film and TV actor showed fans his morning technique for cutting a mango to avoid the stringy pulp that gets between your teeth.

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Study Examines Association Between Income Loss During COVID-19 and Children’s Dental Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association determined unmet pediatric dental care was more common in households with pandemic-related household job loss. These findings indicate a need for nontraditional dental delivery strategies to improve access to care for children affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. . From June 25 to July 2, 2020, investigators performed a cross-sectional household survey of 348 families in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.