Corona Perio

09/21/2022

Many older people have lost teeth. But advances in dental implants, 3D printed dentures, dental robots and even stem cell teeth are on the horizon.​

02/26/2021

Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry have launched a clinical trial to test whether mouthwash can reduce a person's risk of spreading coronavirus.

11/06/2020

Certain mouthwashes and nasal rinses demonstrated virucidal properties that can kill a virus similar to the one that causes COVID-19, according to an experimental study. However, mouthwash should “not to replace wearing masks and social distancing,” Craig Meyers, MS, PhD, a distinguished...

08/29/2020

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08/14/2020

"While you can’t stop COVID-19 with your toothbrush, you may be able to reduce its severity” -- president of California Society of Periodontists

07/31/2020

One more reason why good oral health is critical! Cheers to Flossing!

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07/18/2020

Amber Auger, MPH, RDH, expounds upon the benefits of stannous fluoride toothpaste and its use in patient home care.

06/20/2020

If your oral hygiene is not maintained properly, bad breath will be your constant problem

03/13/2020

A cohort of Korean adults who reported brushing their teeth at least three times per day were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes during 10 years of follow-up compared with those who brushed once daily or less, with the presence of periodontal disease and missing teeth further increasing disease....

03/06/2020

A history of chronic dental health issues increases the odds of dementia, according to a collaborative study between researchers at National Taiwan University Hospital and the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

03/01/2020

Halitosis is a concern for many dental patients. As a matter of fact, about 50% of the U.S. population suffers from halitosis. Halitosis can be put into two different categories − genuine halitosis or delusional halitosis.1 This article explores some causes of extraoral halitosis. But, first, a re...

02/20/2020

Could an ingredient in toothpaste be harmful to your bones? Triclosan, an antibacterial agent, has been banned from soaps and hand sanitizers by the FDA, and researchers have found that women with the highest levels of triclosan in their urine had low bone density measurements.