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Released: 26-Jun-2023 11:35 AM EDT
American Dental Association Releases New Tooth Decay Treatment Guideline
American Dental Association (ADA)

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with common restorative materials like fillings or caps.

2-Jun-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Differences in alcohol metabolism play a role in the severity of alcohol hangovers
Research Society on Alcoholism

Hangovers are common among people who drink alcohol. Previous research showing that a hangover’s combination of both mental and physical misery can occur after a single episode of alcohol consumption also revealed that a rapid breakdown of alcohol into acetaldehyde is associated with less severe hangovers. Findings from an investigation of the metabolic influence of oral microbiota on hangover severity will be shared at the 46th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in Bellevue, Washington.

   
Newswise: Combination therapy effective against canine melanoma
Released: 22-Jun-2023 9:20 PM EDT
Combination therapy effective against canine melanoma
Hokkaido University

A combination of radiotherapy followed by immunotherapy is a promising strategy for the treatment of oral malignant melanomas in dogs.

Newswise: American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces the Passing of ADHA® CEO, Ann Battrell
Released: 8-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces the Passing of ADHA® CEO, Ann Battrell
American Dental Hygienists' Association

It is with profound sadness that the American Dental Hygienists’ Association announces that ADHA CEO, Ann Battrell, M.S.D.H., passed away June 7, 2023. She had recently announced to ADHA leadership that she was extending her medical leave to focus on her health. A tribute is planned July 7, 2023, during the Opening General Session of the ADHA 2023 Annual Conference at McCormick Place in Chicago, to celebrate Ann Battrell’s life, leadership and legacy in the dental hygiene profession and ADHA.

Released: 26-May-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Access To Quality Anesthesia Care Increased for Indiana Dental Patients
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Indiana dental patients now have increased access to safe anesthesia care with the enacting of Indiana Senate Bill 273. The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) applauds the new law, as it expands the scope of practice for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), allowing CRNAs to administer moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia to a patient in a dental office, under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a physician.

22-May-2023 11:55 AM EDT
Cleft lip caused by combination of genes and environment
University College London

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Newswise: Chula’s Faculty of Dentistry Continues to Standout as the Only Thai Institution in the World’s TOP 70 and Second in ASEAN in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
Released: 22-May-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula’s Faculty of Dentistry Continues to Standout as the Only Thai Institution in the World’s TOP 70 and Second in ASEAN in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
Chulalongkorn University

With its outstanding contribution to research, creative innovations, advancements and developments, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 has, for the first time, placed the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University in the world’s TOP 70 for Dentistry. The university is also ranked 2nd in ASEAN and the 1st in Thailand.

Newswise: UT Dentists is investing in the future one small smile at a time by expanding dental care at Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Released: 19-May-2023 12:25 PM EDT
UT Dentists is investing in the future one small smile at a time by expanding dental care at Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

UTHealth Houston pediatric dentists are now part of the Integrated Health Clinic, a program of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults, by providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health care for children in Harris County who are involved or under the care of Child Protective Services.

Released: 18-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
قد تسبب عَدوى فيروس الورم الحليمي البشري سرطان الفم والحلق
Mayo Clinic

ربما تكون قد سمعت عن ارتباط عَدوى فيروس الورم الحليمي البشري بالإصابة بأنواع معينة منسرطان عنق الرحم، ولكن هل كنت تعلم أن عَدوى فيروس الورم الحليمي البشري مرتبطة أيضًا بارتفاع خطر الإصابة بسرطان الفم والحلق؟

Newswise: You’ve got some nerve
Released: 16-May-2023 12:45 PM EDT
You’ve got some nerve
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and the School of Dentistry identified a new metric to articulate the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer.

Released: 16-May-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Saturated fatty acids promote immune escape of oral cancers
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A team from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and School of Dentistry, led by Yu Leo Lei, D.D.S., Ph.D., have identified a mechanism in mice for how obesity affects some oral cancers’ ability to escape from the immune system.

Released: 8-May-2023 4:50 PM EDT
The ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes
University at Buffalo

If you’re a health care provider treating people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), University at Buffalo researcher Mehmet A. Eskan has this suggestion for you: check your patients’ teeth.

Newswise:Video Embedded live-event-for-may-3-study-of-rebyota-fecal-microbiota-on-patients-with-c-diff-infection
VIDEO
Released: 5-May-2023 10:25 AM EDT
Video and transcript: Study of fecal microbiota on patients with C. diff infection
Newswise

The researcher discusses the findings in a new study on the efficacy and safety of fecal microbiota (REBYOTA™), the first microbiota-based live biotherapeutic approved by the US FDA used to prevent recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in adults.

Released: 2-May-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Climate change affecting allergies, and other allergy news
Newswise

For millions of Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies (pollen and mold), climate change is exacerbating an earlier, longer, and overall worse allergy season.

Released: 27-Apr-2023 1:15 PM EDT
Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity
Tufts University

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine experts explain why it's so common to experience tooth sensitivity and share tips on how to prevent and treat tooth sensitivity.

Newswise:Video Embedded live-event-for-april-21-sleeping-pill-reduces-levels-of-alzheimer-s-proteins
VIDEO
Released: 21-Apr-2023 3:10 PM EDT
TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
Newswise

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

       
Newswise: UT Dentists partners with community health clinic to provide affordable preventive dental care
Released: 20-Apr-2023 12:25 PM EDT
UT Dentists partners with community health clinic to provide affordable preventive dental care
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Communities in Southwest Houston have something to smile about: UT Dentists, the clinical practice of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, is collaborating with HOPE Clinic to bring accessible dental care as an integrated health service line at a brand new Alief clinic location called the HOPE Health and Wellness Center.

Newswise: TTUHSC El Paso Receives $50,000 Gift from El Paso Attorney Steve Ortega for Foster School of Medicine and Hunt School of Dental Medicine Scholarships
Released: 11-Apr-2023 10:00 AM EDT
TTUHSC El Paso Receives $50,000 Gift from El Paso Attorney Steve Ortega for Foster School of Medicine and Hunt School of Dental Medicine Scholarships
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

TTUHSC El Paso is addressing the region’s provider shortage by recognizing the importance of educating local students committed to serving their communities and improving access to health care in their hometown. Currently, 52% of TTUHSC El Paso students are from our Borderplex region.

3-Apr-2023 12:00 PM EDT
During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, AANA Emphasizes Access to Safe Dental Anesthesia Care
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds the public that the best prevention of oral health is early detection. Also, of critical importance is ensuring patients have access to safe anesthesia care when treatments including surgery are used for oral cancer.



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