A peer-reviewed journal that offers evidence-based clinical information and continuing education for dentists.

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Written for dentists working in general, family and cosmetic dentistry, as well as specialists from all disciplines, Decisions in Dentistry is a peer-reviewed journal designed to support the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in multidisciplinary care. Reflecting the latest thinking from nationally ranked educators, researchers and clinicians, the journal presents evidence-based, clinically relevant articles in an inviting and easy-to-understand format. Unique in its approach, Decisions in Dentistry makes the complex simple and offers unbiased information and continuing education that dentists can use to improve their technique and provide the highest level of care.

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Vitamin D Intake During Pregnancy Linked to Child’s Enamel Defects

Sep 20, 2019

Children born to women who received high doses of vitamin D during pregnancy had a 50% lower risk of enamel defects in permanent dentition than those whose mothers received a standard dose, according to a report in JAMA Pediatrics.

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‘Sniff Cam’ Investigated as a Means of Detecting Disease

Sep 20, 2019

A report in ACS’ Analytical Chemistry suggests a highly sensitive “sniff cam” may be able to identify and measure volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that indicate disease.

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Researchers Identify Protein Behind Mechanism Responsible for Bone Loss

Sep 20, 2019

In a development that may have implications for treating periodontal disease, a team from the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry has identified a protein that plays a key role in the autophagy process that can lead…

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AAPD Launches Safety Symposium

Sep 20, 2019

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) will host a safety symposium on the "Hidden Threats and Safe Practices: Steps to Creating a Safe Dental Home," November 8-9, 2019 in Chicago.

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NYU Oral Cancer Center Awarded $2.5 Million NIH Grant to Study Cancer Pain

Sep 19, 2019

Researchers at New York University (NYU) Oral Cancer Center were awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to study the role of artemin in oral cancer pain and…

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America’s Dentists Care Foundation Prepares for Future Growth

Sep 18, 2019

The America’s Dentists Care Foundation (ADCF) Board of Directors met in August at Planmeca’s North American headquarters in Chicago.

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Planmeca Provides Imaging Equipment and Software to Mobile Charitable Dental Clinics

Sep 16, 2019

This year, Planmeca is helping about 25 missions, including America’s Dentists Care Foundation's (ADCF) Missions of Mercy and a few smaller charity clinics, such as the California Care Force.

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Washington State Proposal Would Make Dental Therapists Eligible for Medicaid Reimbursement

Sep 13, 2019

A recent proposal by the Washington State Health Care Authority would make dental therapists eligible to receive reimbursement from Medicaid for services provided at tribal facilities, according to the American Dental Education Association.

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Researchers Report Most Dental Antibiotic Prophylaxis Prescriptions Are Unnecessary

Sep 12, 2019

Dentists write too many antibiotic prescriptions before procedures — 80.9%, to be exact — for patients who do not need them, according to a University of Illinois College of Pharmacy study.

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Root Canal Therapy Perceived as Being No Worse Than Other Procedures

Sep 12, 2019

A paper from the University of Adelaide in Australia suggests patients do not perceive root canal therapy as any worse than other dental procedures.

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