Orthodontic Wire Linked to Pediatric Appendicitis
This is the first documented case of dislodged dental hardware causing an appendicitis in a child.
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Study Finds Low Rate of COVID-19 Among Dental Hygienists
The joint ADA and ADHA research investigation is the first large-scale study looking at U.S. dental hygienists’ infection rates.
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Henry Schein Orthodontics Announces Product, Education Lineup for Virtual 2021 AAO Annual Session
The company’s virtual booth will feature products ranging from aligners to brackets, and information on the Minimum Touch Orthodontics treatment philosophy.
Report Finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dental Professionals is Less Than 1%
This newly-published report supports the effectiveness of the recommendations from the CDC and ADA in preventing the virus transmission.
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Hero Practice Paper on Children’s Oral Health care Addresses Need for Increased Access for All
The paper provides a comprehensive look at how a child’s oral health can have a lifelong impact on their overall well-being and how access to preventative care can save state budgets allocated to Medicaid over time.
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Study Reports Deep Drop in Use of Dental Services, Revealing COVID-19 Impact
FAIR Health’s data finds use of privately insured dental services fell over 70% in March and April compared to the same time period in 2019.
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Study Shows ClōSYS Oral Rinse Eliminated COVID-19 Virus up to 98.4% in 30 Seconds
The ClōSYS Ultra Sensitive Oral Rinse report was conducted at MRI Global, an independent laboratory in Kansas City that is accredited to test highly infectious viruses like SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the COVID-19 disease.
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FDA Awards ADA Science and Research Institute with $1.5 Million Grant to Focus on Pain Management Guidelines
ADASRI, University of Pittsburgh to develop pain management guidelines in dentistry with focus on role of opioids.
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UCLA Study Looks at Impact of Teledentistry/Tele-Orthodontics on the Latino Community
The study finds that teledentistry is a method of delivery that has the ability to extend care to patient populations with limited or no access to dental care.
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Align Technology Awards Funding to Universities Worldwide to Boost Orthodontic and Dental Research
The grants awarded include $225,000, as part of Align Technology’s ongoing Annual Research Awards Program.
Read MoreDentsply and AADR Honor Students with the 2020 SCADA Awards
The competition, which was held virtually this year, recognizes research in clinical science and public health research and basic and translational research.
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NYU Dental School Develops COVID-19 Severity App
The app uses artificial intelligence to assess risk factors and key biomarkers from blood tests, producing a COVID-19 “severity score.”
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Study Shows Waterpik Water Flossers paired With Power ToothBrush Improves Oral Health
Clinical trial reveals that brushing alone will not prevent gum inflammation and plaque.
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Dental Teams Could Play Important Role in Early Detection of Diabetes
A British study found that using risk assessment tools such as patient questionnaires could lead to better outcomes for patients and improved management of the condition.
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Consumer Research Study Finds Clear Aligner Patients Underserved by Dental Wax
The study, conducted by OrVance, makers of OrthoDots CLEAR, found that 20% of purchases of dental wax were for use to relieve pain and irritation caused by clear aligners, not braces.
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Study Examines MRI Brain Imaging in Participants with Metallic Orthodontic Braces
Authors focus on the ability to reduce susceptibility artifacts in T2-prepared functional MRI and diffusion-prepared DTI.
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Align Technology to Award Research Programs Advancing Orthodontic and Dental Patient Care
This year, up to $300,000 will be awarded to university faculty for scientific and technological research initiatives to advance patient care in the fields of orthodontics and dentistry.
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OrVance Asking Orthodontists for Feedback on White Paper on Regulatory Violations of Dental Wax
OrVance LLC, the makers of OrthoDots CLEAR, a dental wax alternative, is inviting feedback from...
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