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Impact of PsA, Periodontitis on Quality of Life

01/31/2024

In this Q and A, Supriya Mishra, MD, discusses the relationship between psoriatic arthritis and periodontitis, including how these conditions may adversely impact patients’ quality of life.

01/31/2024

Research Summaries

research summary

New Oral Manifestation of Primary Hyperoxaluria

04/09/2024

Leigh Precopio

Researchers examined a new manifestation of primary hyperoxaluria that has rarely been described in previous literature and reviewed best approaches to managing dental complications in this patient...

04/09/2024

Research summary

USPSTF Releases Statement on Screening, Prevention Interventions for Oral Health in Adult Patients

04/03/2024

Jessica Ganga

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) conducted a systematic review to determine the potential benefits and harms to screening and interventions for oral health conditions in adults.

04/03/2024

Research Summary

Opioid Prescription Pre-, Post-Pandemic in Patients Who Have Undergone Dental Procedures

02/09/2024

Jessica Ganga

Researchers analyzed trends in opioid prescribing for patients who have undergone dental procedures.

02/09/2024

Research Summary

Clinical Practice Guidelines Recommend NSAIDs for Managing Acute Dental Pain in Pediatric Patients

01/24/2024

Jessica Ganga

A new set of guidelines detail recommendations for the best practice in managing acute dental pain in children after tooth extractions or during toothache.

01/24/2024

Research Summary

Hydroxyapatite in Toothpaste is Safe, Effective in Preventing Dental Caries

10/13/2023

Jessica Ganga

In a double-blinded, randomized study, a team of researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of the use of toothpaste containing hydroxyapatite.

10/13/2023

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