100 Million Opioids Go Unused After Tooth Extractions
More than half of the opioids prescribed to patients after the extractions of wisdom and other teeth go unused, the University of Pennsylvania.
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Oral Care Essential to Physical and Mental Functionality in Old Age
Older adults with significant tooth loss are less functional, both physically and cognitively, than peers who have lost fewer teeth, based on research.
- September 22, 2016
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Australia to Examine 15,000 People in Nationwide Dental Study
With great variations in oral care from the cities on its coasts to the vast reaches of the Outback, Australia faces significant challenges.
- July 20, 2016
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Australia to Examine 15,000 People in Nationwide Dental Study
With great variations in oral care from the cities on its coasts to the vast reaches of the Outback, Australia faces significant challenges.
- July 20, 2016
- 1 minute read
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NYU Gets $1.6 Grant to Study E-Cigarettes’ Effect on Oral Health
E-cigarettes are growing in popularity, especially among teenagers. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that 3 million middle and.
- May 10, 2016
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Tooth Loss Associated With Reduced Cognitive Function
As the numbers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disabilities increase, scientists are investigating how these conditions may be related to.
- March 28, 2016
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Sugar-Free Gum Could Save the UK Millions
Pediatric tooth decay is a growing crisis in the United Kingdom (UK), affecting 34% of 12-year-olds surveyed in a 2013 study. Yet if.
- February 12, 2016
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Toothbrushes Tested Against Gingival Recession
Consumers have plenty of choices when it comes to oral care, including manual and power toothbrushes. A team of researchers recently compared the.
- January 30, 2016
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Saliva Antibodies Offer Clues to Mortality Risks
Lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated with an elevated risk of mortality and could be early indicators of risk, according to.
- January 4, 2016
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SDF Alternatives Examined for Treating Childhood Caries
Research has shown that the application of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is effective in arresting early childhood caries (ECC). SDF isn’t available.
- October 16, 2015
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