Abstract Background/Objectives: Studies have examined the mechanisms of oral hypofunction by investigating the relationship between the number of remaining teeth, bite force, mastication ability, and lateral induction factors influencing chewing …
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When we think of things that are bad for our teeth, we tend to think of sugar. Rightly so: it’s dental enemy number one, interacting with bacteria in the mouth …
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Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. If you’ve ever felt self-conscious about your teeth, veneers could be the transformative solution you’re looking for. Veneers …
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Utilization of a Continuous Saliva Suction Oral Appliance in a Bedfast Patient With Muscular …
by EDSby EDSAbstract A 28-year-old man with muscular dystrophy was bedridden, requiring 24-hour respiratory support with a ventilator. Owing to repeated episodes of aspiration pneumonia, he was fed through a gastrostomy tube. …
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Dental Industry News
Self-esteem and its influence on the inclination toward esthetic dental treatments
by EDSby EDSBackground Facial attractiveness, influenced by dental esthetics, impacts self-perception and social interactions. The rise of social media has further fueled the demand for cosmetic dental treatments. This study aimed to …
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Helping patients overcome cost barriers, insurance disputes to access dental care
by EDSby EDSAcross the health-care spectrum, cost barriers stand in the way of patients accessing care. According to a KFF analysis1 of a National Health Interview Survey,2 more than one in four …
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AI in dentistry: Strategies for managing risks and potential for malpractice claims
by EDSby EDSThe integration of AI into dentistry is an exciting advancement that holds promises of improved patient outcomes and streamlined operations. TDIC’s Risk Management analysts explain the risks associated with AI …
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Imagine having to travel for hours for a routine dental cleaning or wait days to get treatment for a toothache. For nearly 1.7 million people in the U.S., this is …
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Dental HygieneHealth
Healthy teeth are wondrous and priceless – a dentist explains why and how best to protect them
by EDSby EDSAt an auction in England in 2011, one of John Lennon’s teeth sold for just over US$31,000. How much are your teeth worth? Teeth are amazing little miracles. They light …