Imaging aids in tween’s tumor-induced jaw reconstruction
2021-07-19
Imaging has helped diagnose and reconstruct an 11-year-old girl’s lower jaw, which had eroded due to a growing benign tumor. The case report was published
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Why oral health should be considered a priority in athletes
2021-07-15
The bidirectional relationship between oral health and general health has long been recognized in the academic world, but it appears this link still remains widely
NYU Dentistry names new periodontology, implant chair
2021-07-15
Dr. Leena Palomo has been named chair of the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry),
GSK to spin off its consumer healthcare division
2021-07-15
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plans to spin off its consumer healthcare division into a separate company, according to a report posted July 15 on Forbes.com. The division
Dentists warn of risky TikTok teeth whitening trend
2021-07-13
Dentists are condemning a viral TikTok video that suggests people rub a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on their teeth to whiten them, according to a
Drug overdose deaths soar 30% during the pandemic
2021-07-13
Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. climbed nearly 30% in 2020, according to preliminary data released on July 14 by the U.S. Centers for Disease
3M Oral Care introduces new clear aligner system
2021-07-11
3M Oral Care has launched a new clear aligner system called Clarity Aligners Flex + Force, which allows clinicians to better customize treatment, according to
A century-old method may be key to tooth removal in anxious kids
2021-07-08
A tooth-extraction method that originated at least a century ago for patients with hemophilia may be the answer to removing baby teeth from nervous kids,
Tooth loss is a risk factor for dementia
2021-07-07
Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, according to a meta-analysis published on July 8 in the Journal of Post-Acute and
Aluminum foil can be hack for dental implant impressions
2021-07-06
Aluminum foil has its place in the kitchen, but did you know it comes in handy in the dental practice as well? Foil can be
Pacemakerlike device may restore lost intraoral functions
2021-07-06
Researchers from Texas A&M University said they have achieved the first step toward building electronic stimulation implants that could restore essential intraoral functions lost due
Roland DGA offers new 3D dental printer
2021-06-29
Roland DGA’s DGShape Americas has added the Sol LCD 3D printer to its DGShape product line. The new printer allows dental models, provisional crowns and
