Braces are part of the best inventions in dentistry, having been in use for many years. Besides having the metallic structures installed in your mouth, there are also many other options that patients can opt for, including those that are barely noticeable. So, you have decided to have braces to help you restore your perfect …
Abstract Background Studies have indicated the negative effects of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). The authors investigated the OHRQoL of patients with acute and chronic TMD subtypes. Methods The authors recruited a total of 830 patients. They derived TMD diagnoses using the Diagnostic Criteria for TMDs protocol involving symptom history, …
Abstract Background Primary cutaneous cluster of differentiation 30-positive (CD30+) T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders are the second most common type of skin T-cell lymphoma. The lesions exhibit an indolent course, with a morphology resembling high-grade T-cell lymphoma. Case Description A 67-year-old healthy man sought treatment for a large nonhealing ulcer on the buccal gingiva of the mandibular …
People who have recovered from the initial severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection are at risk of developing long COVID, a prolonged suite of signs and symptoms that may interfere with daily life and the ability to undergo routine oral health care.
Braces have been around for many years now, and there’s a good reason they’re still in high demand. They are used for corrective dental practices to give patients their perfect smile and bite back. From experience and all the research we’ve seen over time, one thing is for sure and that braces do work. But …
Dental care settings potentially carry a high risk of cross-infection between dentists and patients and among dental staff due to close contact and use of aerosol-generating procedures. This study aimed to estimate COVID-19 incidence rates among Canadian dentists over a six-month period.
It is quite frustrating when you want to whiten your teeth but end up experiencing sensitivity every time you try. Some peroxide-free products may do the trick to lessen sensitivity but often produce inferior results. So, what do you do when you have sensitive teeth but wish to whiten them? Fortunately, some companies have formulated …
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Dentists commonly prescribe opioids and are the highest prescribers of opioids to patients 18 years and younger. Little is known about dentists’ beliefs regarding opioids and other analgesics.
Smoking remains a major contributor to mortality and morbidity. Dental care professionals are positioned to help patients quit smoking. Results of clinical trials have shown the efficacy of dental care professionals’ smoking-cessation advice; however, the evidence of its effectiveness in the general population in the United States is limited. The authors examined the association between …
The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with several changes in maintenance of children’s dental health. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the extent of these changes.
