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02/16/2024

https://www.drbicuspid.com/dental-specialties/smile-design/sports-dentistry/article/15636030/world-rugby-to-use-smart-mouthguard-technology

World Rugby plans to invest $2.1 million on "smart" mouthguard technology that can detect brain injuries sustained by players during games, according to a report published by the Associated Press.

10/05/2023

https://www.healio.com/news/primary-care/20231002/more-research-suggests-tree-nut-consumption-reduces-risk-for-cvd

Tree nuts, despite being consumed by a relatively small percentage of Americans, were linked to a decreased risk for CVD and cardiometabolic risk factors, a study in Current Developments in Nutrition showed. Stephanie M. Lopez-Neyman, MS, MPH, RD, LD, a PhD candidate in the department of nutrition s...

05/04/2023

Happy Star Wars Day! to demonstrate how flossing can be a powerful

04/11/2023

"Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research recommendations and our findings, we recommend reducing the consumption of free sugars or added sugars to below 25 g/day (approximately six teaspoons a day) and limiting the consumption of sugar sweetened beverages to less than one serving a week (approximately 200 mL to 355 mL/week),"

To prevent the adverse effects of added sugars, researchers recommend reducing intake to about 6 teaspoons per day and having less than one sugar-sweetened beverage every week.Recent research has shown that higher intake of added sugars, also known as “free sugars,” was linked to a highe...

03/24/2023

A variety of at-home teeth whitening products are on the market that use either abrasion to remove stains on teeth or chemical bleaching agents, which have a lower concentration of chemicals than in-office products. Experts review ingredients, the effectiveness of products and their safety and recom...

03/23/2023

"The monument is a lasting tribute to all soldiers, civilians and spouses who have served and continue to serve in the US Army Dental Care System in support of the US Army, the military mission and our nation," Dr. Lambert said.

The US Army Dentistry Monument at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio honors the service and determination of US Army Dental Corps members of the past, supports the present and inspires those who are the future of Army dentistry, says retired Col. Ron Lambert, D.D.S., past president of the Association o...

03/17/2023

03/17/2023

Diabetes is already a recognized risk factor for dementia, and tooth loss, or edentulism, has been linked to cognitive impairment and dementia. However, research on the effects of co-occurring diabetes and edentulism on cognitive decline is limited.

New research suggests older adults with both diabetes and edentulism are more likely to experience worse and faster cognitive decline compared with adults without either condition and adults older in age.

03/16/2023

Strictly following a Mediterranean-style diet was associated with a 23% lower risk for developing dementia when compared to those who did not follow such an eating pattern, according to a study published in the journal . The UK Biobank study spanned nine years and included 60,298 participants. Regis...

04/08/2022

The therapy is a solution containing ferumoxytol followed by a hydrogen peroxide mouthrinse. Study authors found that daily application of the solution in a nightguard followed by a hydrogen peroxide rinse significantly decreased the adhesion of caries-causing bacteria to the tooth surface.

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and Indiana University have found that a treatment designed to address iron-deficient anemia may also reduce caries-causing bacteria in the oral cavity.

05/18/2021

“Ironically, by not seeing a dentist because of those concerns, patients actually find themselves faced with increased treatment time, increased cost, and more significant dental problems than they would face if they were to see a dentist on a regular basis,” Cooper told VICE. “In forgoing seeing a dentist, they’re actually making the reasons they’re afraid to see the dentist even worse.”

So how do you keep anxiety from causing you greater stress down the line? Here’s what experts suggest for getting yourself into that chair.

Whether you're putting it off because of shame, money, or fear.