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Whole-Saliva Fluoride Levels and Saturation Indices in 65+ Elderly during Use of Four Different Toothpaste Regimens

Conclusions: Use of a high-fluoride toothpaste resulted in significantly increased fluoride levels in whole saliva and mineral saturation indices were indeed influenced by choice of toothpaste.Caries Res 2015;49:489-498 (Source: Caries Research)

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Comment on the Paper Entitled ‘Effect of Erythritol and Xylitol on Dental Caries Prevention in Children’

Caries Res 2015;49:488 (Source: Caries Research)
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There are many ways other patients just like you experienced…

By preventing bone loss that would normally occur with the loss of teeth, your facial structures remain normal and intact. The chances of wrinkling and the look of old age before your time is less likely.

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The Yngve Ericsson Prize in Preventive Odontology

Caries Res 2015;49:467 (Source: Caries Research)

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Modern Dentures: Why They’re So Not Your Grandparent’s False Teeth

The dentures sold today are far better than the clunky chompers of yesterday. If it’s been a while since you’ve last checked in to see the tooth doc, here’s what you’re missing out on.

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Combined and independent cytotoxicity of sodium hypochlorite, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid and chlorhexidine

ConclusionsCHX was significantly more cytotoxic than NaOCl and EDTA. NaOCl was significantly more cytotoxic than EDTA. The combined action of irrigants did not produce a significant increase in their cytotoxicity.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved. (Source: International Endodontic Journal)

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First holography scanning device significantly reduces denture-fitting time

Dentures, known as false teeth, are prosthetics constructed to replace missing teeth. Fitting removable dentures is a long and painful process in which a patient has to visit the clinic multiple times so that soft and hard plastic material, resembling silly putty, can be used to take exact measurements of her mouth.

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“Society, my dear, is like salt water, good to swim in but hard to swallow.”
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Cytotoxicity and apoptosis induction by e-cigarette fluids in human gingival fibroblasts

Conclusions The cytotoxicity exerted on HGFs by e-cigarettes fluids is not entirely ascribable to nicotine. Since the e-cigarettes are advertised as a safer alternative to traditional ones, especially for the possibility of “smoking” nicotine-free fluids, further studies are necessary to clarify the mechanism involved in the occurrence of cytotoxicity exerted by such compounds. Clinical relevance Our results suggest a role for e-cigarette fluids in the pathogenesis of oral diseases, such as periodontitis. (Source: Clinical Oral Investigations)

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From 30 days to 30 minutes: 3-D digital scanning shortens denture-fitting time

VIDEO: Students at the BioDesign: Medical Innovation program, a joint effort of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the Hadassah Medical Center, designed a system that reduces the time it takes… view more Dentures, known as false teeth, are prosthetics constructed to replace missing teeth. Fitting removable dentures is a long and painful process in which a patient has to visit the clinic multiple times so that soft and hard plastic material, resembling silly putty, can be used to take exact measurements of her mouth.

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