Simple noninvasive evidence-based interventions for caries are needed to overcome limitations in the restorative paradigm. The self-assembling peptide P11-4 is a noninvasive intervention that regenerates enamel in initial caries lesions.
In 2020, the American Dental Association’s Health Policy Institute reported that the racial and ethnic mix of the US dentist workforce did not reflect the US population.1 Only 3.8% of US dentists are Black and 5.9% are Hispanic/Latinx. This disparity was apparent when I was a dental student at the University of Illinois Chicago College …
Health and oral health inevitably suffer in war and armed conflicts. The war in Ukraine and its atrocities being broadcast in real time through media and social platforms, has once again shed light on unimaginable human suffering. Sadly, the war in Ukraine is not the only ongoing armed conflict. According to the Geneva Academy of …
Author: Penn Holderness This post is sponsored by the American Association of Orthodontists, to find an orthodontist near you visit: AAOinfo.org I tried out to play basketball 5 times before I made a team. The first time I ever played for a school basketball team was as a Junior in High School. And I only …
Obesity can increase a person’s risk of developing periodontal disease, and patients with obesity have greater health care costs. However, the effect of obesity on periodontal treatment costs has not been examined.
When we read the April issue of JADA, we had great interest in the article entitled “Perceptions About Human Papillomavirus Vaccine and Oropharyngeal Cancers, and the Role of Dental Care Providers in Human Papillomavirus Prevention Among US Adults” (Naavaal S, Demopoulos CA, Kelly A, Tranby E, Frantsve-Hawley J. JADA. 2023;154[4]:321-329). We respect and recognize the …
We appreciate the invitation to respond to Dr. Wen and Ms. Hu’s letter to the editor regarding our article and are excited to see the interest in our work across the world.
Quintessence Publishing Deutschland Filter Home Journals International Journal of Computerized Dentistry Pre-Print ScienceDOI: 10.3290/j.ijcd.b4110975Pages 1-19, Language: EnglishBlankenstein, Felix H. / Plake, Jelka Aim: A total occlusal convergence angle φ of 6° is a typical crown preparation requirement. It was shown that it is hard to achieve clinically. The present study aimed to compare ability of …
Despite increasing evidence, dentists have not widely adopted repairs. The authors aimed to develop and test potential interventions targeting dentists’ behavior.
If your retainer still fits snugly on your teeth without causing discomfort, you can continue wearing it, even if it feels tight. It’s possible that your teeth have slightly shifted and wearing the retainer for a longer duration each day can prevent any further movement of your teeth. Try wearing your retainer full-time for a …
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