5-year-old falls while brushing, leaving hole in throat
2019-11-20
A 5-year-old girl in Utah required emergency surgery after she fell off the bed while doing her evening toothbrushing, causing the brush to puncture her
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Chewing sugar-free gum slows caries progression in kids
2019-11-19
Chewing sugar-free gum may help reduce the further development of dental cavities in children, according to a systematic review published November 19 in the Journal
Podcast: How to start talking to patients about the oral-systemic connection
2019-11-06
There is no question that there is a direct link between patients’ oral health and overall health. However, many dental professionals have reported that communicating
Burning incense linked to changes in oral bacteria
2019-11-05
Burning incense is associated with changes to oral bacteria, including those from the Streptococcus family, according to a recent study from an international team of
ADA, Scholastic offer new tools for Tiny Smiles program
2019-11-04
The ADA and publisher Scholastic have invited family physicians to use new tools and resources for their Tiny Smiles dental health program. Available in both
Teens’ sugar, caffeine intakes rise as screen time spikes
2019-10-30
Teens who spend much of the day watching TV or on their phones consume more sugared, caffeinated drinks, linking extended screen time and potential health
Oral health, diet can affect development of psoriasis
2019-10-29
A patient’s oral health and diet can have a significant effect on the development and severity of psoriasis, according to research published recently in Dermatology
Third of kids in Britain don’t brush at bedtime
2019-10-28
Approximately 1 in 3 children younger than age 12 in Britain don’t brush their teeth before bed, according to the findings of a new national
Oral HPV rate tops 6% in female teens
2019-10-28
The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the oral cavity was 6.2% among sexually active female adolescents in New York City, with a significant decrease
New ADA guideline: Antibiotics unnecessary for most toothaches
2019-10-24
Antibiotics are not recommended for most toothaches for managing urgent dental pain and swelling, according to a new ADA guideline published in the Journal of
Colo. may consider licensing dental therapists
2019-10-23
Colorado may become the next U.S. state to begin licensing dental therapists to improve access to oral healthcare, according to an article published online October
Study: Dental specialists prescribe millions of antibiotics
2019-10-16
Dentists and other dental specialists wrote about 9 million antibiotic prescriptions to patients during a three-year period despite growing concerns of antibiotic resistance, according to a