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ADA Calls Antibiotics Unnecessary for Most Toothaches

The ADA does not recommend antibiotics for toothaches in most cases, according to a...

The Silent Killer Only Dentists Can Stop

It’s a bacterial infection that affects 47.2% of adults age 30 and older and...

Grant to Support Development of Fillings That Don’t Wear Out

Researchers at the Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) School of Dentistry have received...

There’s No Single Silver Bullet for Improving Oral and Systemic Health

Controversy in the dental profession regarding best practices is common. For example, topics such...

Study Totals Number of Genes in Human Oral and Gut Microbiomes

There may be more genes in the collective human microbiome than stars in the...

IADR Honors Scannapieco With Oral Biology Research Award

The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) honored Frank A. Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, chair...

Poor Oral Health Linked With Greater Risk of Liver Cancer

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have found that poor oral health is linked to...

Dentists Sought for Peri-Implantitis Study

Noting that 500,000 people now have at least one dental implant, HCP Wellnet is...

Machine Learning and Green Tea Combine to Prevent Oral Cancer

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and the University...

Gingivitis Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease

Gingivitis plays a decisive role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers...