Study Reveals COVID-19 Pathway From the Oral Cavity to Lungs
Periodontal disease and poor oral hygiene may be a more accurate predictor for COVID-19 severity than other risk factors, a study has found.
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Planmeca USA Announces Integration with Henry Schein DDX Lab Portal and Reveal Clear Aligners
Planmeca USA announced the integration of its all-in-one software, Planmeca Romexis®, with Henry Schein One’s web-based service, Digital Dental Exchange (DDX®).
Bone Replacement Protocol Successfully Treats Children With Jaw Tumors
A study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery reports that a procedure consisting of removing a tumor from a patient’s jaw, followed by immediate jaw reconstruction using viable bone from the patient’s leg, can treat…
Robot-assisted Technology to Train Next Generation of Dentists
New York University College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) has become the third dental school in the United States to acquire and use two surgical robotic devices for dental implant surgeries.
Can Mouthrinse Kill the Coronavirus?
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry researchers are investigating how effective mouthrinse is at reducing a person’s risk of spreading COVID-19 through a two-part clinical trial that will test the utility…
U-M Study Finds Medicaid Expansion Positively Affects Oral Health
A University of Michigan (U-M) study suggests that Medicaid’s dental coverage can improve the oral health of low-income individuals enrolled in the program in ways that help with their work and job searches.
Gingival Microbiome May Hold Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker
Research from New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and Weill Cornell Medicine suggests older adults with pathogenic gingival bacteria are more likely to have a key biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease in their cerebrospinal fluid.
How Can Dental Practices Better Serve Patients Who Are Deaf?
Patients who are deaf are more likely to have difficulty securing dental appointments than the general population, according to a study that found dental clinics were six times more likely to deny a new patient request for an…
Patients Should Steer Clear of DIY TikTok Dentistry
As more people turn to social media for all things trending, oral health professionals should be prepared to remind patients that not all TikTok trends should be followed, especially do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry.
School-based Dental Program Reduces Caries by More than 50%
A school-based caries prevention program involving nearly 7,000 elementary school students reduced caries by more than 50%, according to a study led by New York University College of Dentistry researchers.
