injuries

DentalPlans.com Offers Tips for Avoiding Sports-Related Dental Injuries This Summer

As summer gets underway and kids get more active, including sports, DentalPlans.com is encouraging...

Dentists Encouraged to Identify and Assist Domestic Abuse Victims

As domestic abuse incidents increase during the pandemic, dentists can take the lead in...

Hoverboard Head Injuries More Severe Among Adults

Head injuries involving hoverboards are more severe among adults, according to a multi-institution team...

Good Oral Health Means a Better Sex Life

Poor oral health can take a toll on relationships, according to surveys by DentaVox,...

Creams and Powders Prove Effective at Reducing PPE Irritation

Extended use of personal protective equipment (PPE) like face visors, goggles, and respiratory equipment...

Skull Fractures Lead Skateboarding Injury Tally

Skull fractures are the most common type of head and facial fracture among skateboarding...

Motorized Scooters Yield More Severe Injuries Than Nonmotorized Scooters

Injuries involving motorized scooters result in more than triple the hospital admission rate of...

Mouthguards Protect Athletes Against Concussions

Researchers at the University of Calgary have found that mouthguards reduce the risk of concussion...

Children at Risk of Dog Bites in the Eye Area

Children are twice as likely as adults to experience a dog bite in the...

E-Cigarette Explosions Cause More Injuries Than Expected

E-cigarette explosions happen much more frequently than most people think, resulting in severe injuries...