Drinking alcohol disrupts the fine balance of our oral bacteria, a new study shows. Thus, harmful types are fostered over helpful ones, promoting disease.
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Alcohol promotes disease by altering oral bacteria
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– April 27, 2018
Jane Wagner
“Reality is the leading cause of stress amongst those in touch with it.”
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– April 26, 2018
Common Pain Relievers Beat Opioids for Dental Pain Relief
Over-the-counter drugs like Advil and Tylenol are safer and more effective than prescription opioids for easing pain following dental procedures. (Source: NYT Health)
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– April 26, 2018
Drug-filled, 3-D printed dentures could fight off infections
The dentures are printed using acrylamide, the current go-to material for denture fabrication. Credit: Douglas Levere, University at Buffalo Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. denture-wearing population suffer frequent fungal infections that cause inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth.
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– April 26, 2018
What is the cause of drooling?
A person usually drools while asleep, when they have less control over their mouth. Infections, neurological conditions, and other issues can lead to more frequent drooling. We describe tools, tips, and medications that can reduce or eliminate this symptom. We also explore causes and complications. Learn more here.
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– April 26, 2018
Bertrand Russell
“The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way.”
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– April 25, 2018
Heavy Drinking Could Raise Your Gum Disease Risk
(Source: The Doctors Lounge – Oncology)
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– April 25, 2018
3D Systems Releases New Printer and Resins
Powered by the company's proprietary Figure 4 technology, the printer facilitates high-speed printing; for example, a complete denture base can be printed in an hour. Available this summer, the printer is fully integrated with scanning and design software and produces trays, models, surgical guides, dentures, orthodontic splints, crowns and bridges with precision and predictability.
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– April 25, 2018
Alfred E. Wiggam
“A conservative is a man who believes that nothing should be done for the first time.”
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– April 24, 2018
Intraoral scan bodies in implant dentistry: A systematic review
ConclusionsISBs are complex implant-positioning-transfer devices that play an essential role in the digital workflow and fabrication of accurately fitting implant-supported restorations. With scanner technology rapidly evolving and becoming more widespread, future studies are needed and should be directed toward all parts of the digital workflow when using ISBs. By understanding the basic components of ISBs and how they relate to digital scanning and CAD-CAM technology, more emphasis may be placed on their importance and usage in the digital workflow to ensure accurate transfer of implant position to the virtual and analog definitive cast. Efforts should be made by clinicians to identify an optimal ISB design in relation to the specific intraoral scanning technology being used. (Source: De…
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– April 24, 2018
