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News
10/03/2019
Adults missing one or more teeth from nontraumatic events more prone to heart attack, stroke.
Adults missing one or more teeth from nontraumatic events more prone to heart attack, stroke.
Adults missing one or more teeth...
10/03/2019
Cath Lab Digest
News
09/17/2018
New research points to an association between X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and MS.
New research points to an association between X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and MS.
New research points to an...
09/17/2018
Neurology
News
12/08/2014
A team of investigators conducted a cross-sectional study to examine whether oral health-related QOL is associated with nutritional status in patients being treated for oral cancer.
A team of investigators conducted a cross-sectional study to examine whether oral health-related QOL is associated with nutritional status in patients being treated for oral cancer.
A team of investigators...
12/08/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
09/23/2014
Although many strategies for providing oral care focus on the mechanical removal of plaque, little is known about how mental health may affect dentition.
Although many strategies for providing oral care focus on the mechanical removal of plaque, little is known about how mental health may affect dentition.
Although many strategies for...
09/23/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
06/19/2014
The ADA recently announced that applying prescription-strength fluoride directly to the tooth can benefit elderly persons at risk of tooth decay.
The ADA recently announced that applying prescription-strength fluoride directly to the tooth can benefit elderly persons at risk of tooth decay.
The ADA recently announced that...
06/19/2014
Annals of Long-Term Care
Original Contribution
11/30/2004
More than 5 million teeth are knocked out (avulsed) in the United States each year, many of them during automobile accidents, sporting events like football, basketball and hockey, or work-related incidents.
More than 5 million teeth are knocked out (avulsed) in the United States each year, many of them during automobile accidents, sporting events like football, basketball and hockey, or work-related incidents.
More than 5 million teeth are...
11/30/2004
EMSWorld
News
10/17/2022
Susan Jaffe
A proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would expand Medicare-covered dental services but would not establish the comprehensive benefits for which some lawmakers have advocated.
A proposal by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would expand Medicare-covered dental services but would not establish the comprehensive benefits for which some lawmakers have advocated.
A proposal by the Centers for...
10/17/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
04/01/2022
Blake Farmer
Tennessee officials are considering millions in additional funding for dental schools as the states Medicaid dental benefits expand for adult beneficiaries.
Tennessee officials are considering millions in additional funding for dental schools as the states Medicaid dental benefits expand for adult beneficiaries.
Tennessee officials are...
04/01/2022
First Report Managed Care
News
11/08/2021
Jolynn Tumolo
“Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for the management of acid-related gastrointestinal disorders,” researchers explained. “PPIs could potentially be used in combination with other periodontal treatments."
“Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are commonly prescribed for the management of acid-related gastrointestinal disorders,” researchers explained. “PPIs could potentially be used in combination with other periodontal treatments."
“Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)...
11/08/2021
Pharmacy Learning Network
News
02/16/2021
A low dose of naltrexone was found to be a promising alternative to opioids prescribed for patients with orofacial and chronic pain, according to a new study from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
A low dose of naltrexone was found to be a promising alternative to opioids prescribed for patients with orofacial and chronic pain, according to a new study from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.
A low dose of naltrexone was...
02/16/2021
Addiction Professional
News
01/26/2021
Behçet disease impacts multiorgan systems and can be a very isolating disorder. The American Behçet Disease Association discussed how it advocates and helps patients with Behçet disease.
Behçet disease impacts multiorgan systems and can be a very isolating disorder. The American Behçet Disease Association discussed how it advocates and helps patients with Behçet disease.
Behçet disease impacts...
01/26/2021
Autoimmune
News
12/10/2020
Behçet disease, also known as Behçet syndrome, is rare in the United States. Delfin Santos, MD, discusses important clinical considerations and characteristics of this condition.
Behçet disease, also known as Behçet syndrome, is rare in the United States. Delfin Santos, MD, discusses important clinical considerations and characteristics of this condition.
Behçet disease, also known as...
12/10/2020
Autoimmune
News
09/15/2020
Originally touted as a solution for kids, silver diamine fluoride is poised to become a game changer for treating cavities in older adults or those with disabilities that make oral care difficult.
Originally touted as a solution for kids, silver diamine fluoride is poised to become a game changer for treating cavities in older adults or those with disabilities that make oral care difficult.
Originally touted as a solution...
09/15/2020
Annals of Long-Term Care
News
05/18/2020
Study findings showed an IL-17 inhibitor was associated with complete or partial response among patients with a mucosal and articular phenotype of Behçet syndrome refractory to traditional therapies and TNF inhibitors.
Study findings showed an IL-17 inhibitor was associated with complete or partial response among patients with a mucosal and articular phenotype of Behçet syndrome refractory to traditional therapies and TNF inhibitors.
Study findings showed an IL-17...
05/18/2020
Autoimmune
News
05/13/2020
Findings from a recent prospective study showed patients with Behçet disease treated with a biologic agent experienced significant improvements in arthritis and mucocutaneous manifestations.
Findings from a recent prospective study showed patients with Behçet disease treated with a biologic agent experienced significant improvements in arthritis and mucocutaneous manifestations.
Findings from a recent...
05/13/2020
Autoimmune
News
10/17/2019
People with schizophrenia with primary negative symptoms had significantly wider oral palates compared with patients with nondeficit schizophrenia as well as control subjects in a study published online in Schizophrenia Bulletin.
People with schizophrenia with primary negative symptoms had significantly wider oral palates compared with patients with nondeficit schizophrenia as well as control subjects in a study published online in Schizophrenia Bulletin.
People with schizophrenia with...
10/17/2019
Psych Congress Network