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ADA Reaffirms Its Support of Dental Amalgam in Response to Recent Study

The University of Georgia recently reported that amalgam restorations may significantly contribute to prolonged...

100 Million Opioids Go Unused After Tooth Extractions

More than half of the opioids prescribed to patients after the extractions of wisdom...

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...

Australia to Examine 15,000 People in Nationwide Dental Study

With great variations in oral care from the cities on its coasts to the...

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...

Tooth Loss Associated With Reduced Cognitive Function

As the numbers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disabilities increase, scientists...

Sugar-Free Gum Could Save the UK Millions

Pediatric tooth decay is a growing crisis in the United Kingdom (UK), affecting 34%...

Toothbrushes Tested Against Gingival Recession

Consumers have plenty of choices when it comes to oral care, including manual and...

Saliva Antibodies Offer Clues to Mortality Risks

Lower levels of antibodies in saliva are associated with an elevated risk of mortality...

SDF Alternatives Examined for Treating Childhood Caries

Research has shown that the application of 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) is effective...