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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Crosstex Expands Options for Dental Waterline Treatment

Jun 1, 2016

Building upon last year’s acquisition of the DentaPure dental unit waterline cartridge system, New York-based Crosstex has added to its infection prevention portfolio with the addition of the Sterilex Liquid Ultra brand.

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Veto Is a Setback for Midlevel Practitioners

Jun 1, 2016

Maine also made news recently when the state Senate sustained Gov. Paul LePage’s veto of the Dental Therapy Bill (LD 1514), which would have expanded the role of midlevel dental practitioners.

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Hand Hygiene and Safe Injection Practices Come Up Short in Study

Jun 1, 2016

In a study of 15 outpatient facilities, researchers from the University of New Mexico and New Mexico Health Department found significant variances in following accepted protocols for hand hygiene and safe injection practices.

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Maine Joins Nationwide Effort to Stem Prescription Opioid Abuse

Jun 1, 2016

As legislatures throughout the nation ponder ways to rein in prescriptions for opioid painkillers, Maine has become the third state — after Massachusetts and Washington — to cap the daily strength of opioid prescriptions.

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Experimental Drug Shows Potential for Treating Zika Virus Infections

Jun 1, 2016

Virologists from the University of Leuven in Belgium have discovered that an experimental antiviral drug for treating hepatitis C may be effective in arresting or slowing the development of the Zika virus.

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Periodontology Meeting Offers Multidisciplinary Professional Development

Jun 1, 2016

Registration is open for the American Academy of Periodontology’s 102nd Annual Meeting (perio.org), scheduled Sept. 10–13 in San Diego.

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Report Explores Measures to Eliminate Hepatitis B and C

Jun 1, 2016

The United States can end the transmission of hepatitis B and C and prevent further sickness and death from the diseases — but it will take considerable resources and a long-term commitment, according to a report from the National Academies…

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Septodont Donates $5,000 to Red Cross for Fort McMurray Wildfire Evacuees

May 26, 2016

Lancaster, PA, May 26, 2016: Septodont, the world’s largest manufacturer of dental anesthetics, has donated $5,000 to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts for the Fort McMurray wildfire evacuees. The wildfire began southwest of Fort…

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Oral Bacteria May Increase Risk for Pancreatic Cancer

May 12, 2016

Researchers have discovered that the presence of specific oral bacteria may indicate an increased risk for pancreatic cancer. Such testing may enable early and precise treatment of the disease — which, according to the American Cancer…

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New Multidisciplinary Center Opens for Microbiome Research

May 12, 2016

In an attempt to further our knowledge of the microorganisms that populate the human microbiome, a multidisciplinary team from the University of Buffalo (UB) in New York is researching the microbiome’s role in the disease process. The team…

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