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BONE-TITE — Nutritional Insurance for Implant and Bone Graft Patients

Dentistry Today

BONE-TITE is the first over-the-counter supplement product developed in conjunction with prosthodontists, periodontists, and other dental professional experts in bone metabolism and bone growth, for use with patients that may require nutritional insurance before and after dental implant and bone graft procedures. BONE-TITE provides key vitamins, minerals, and nutrients known to be helpful for proper bone and soft tissue growth, repair, and overall health during implant osseointegration and bone

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Alveolar bone loss and tooth loss contribute to increase in cancer mortality among older patients

Dental News and Technology

BMC Oral Health volume 23 , Article number: 1023 ( 2023 ) Cite this article Abstract Background Both cancer and periodontitis are more prevalent with age. Information on their relationship in older patients is limited. This study aims to examine whether periodontitis is associated with increased risk of cancer mortality with a ≥ 75-year age group cohort.

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Newton Dentistry Utilizes Oral Appliance Therapy to Treat Sleeping Disorders

Dentistry Today

Newton Dentistry offers a variety of treatment options for snoring and sleep apnea patients. Dr. Yoon Ji Jang, with expertise in dental sleep medicine and sedation, provides an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for sleep apnea treatment. For detailed information on the clinic’s dental appliances, including custom sleep apnea devices, please visit www.newtondentistryma.com/.

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Most popular Dental Elf Blogs Apr – Jun 2023

The Dental Elf

Between April and July our most popular blogs looked at chewing gum for orthodontic pain, mouthwashes to promote gingival healing and the impact of malocclusion on quality of life. The post Most popular Dental Elf Blogs Apr – Jun 2023 appeared first on National Elf Service.

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Dentsply Sirona Recently Declared Their Quarterly Cash Dividend

Dentistry Today

DENTSPLY SIRONA Inc. (“Dentsply Sirona” or the “company”) (Nasdaq: XRAY) has announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock, representing an indicated annual rate of $0.56 per share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on January 12, 2024, to shareholders of record as of December 29, 2023.

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Expecting a Baby in 2024? Don’t Neglect Your Dental Care

Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

Congratulations, you are expecting a baby in 2024! This is the time to prepare and prioritize your dental care. You may not realize it, but poor dental health can have detrimental effects on your pregnancy. Studies have shown that pregnant women with gum disease are at a higher risk of having preterm labor or a low birth weight baby. So, if you do not want to risk your baby’s health, it is crucial to take extra care of your oral health.

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Former NFL Player Mike Williams Died of Dental Related Sepsis

Denticle

Last week I read with sadness the story of former NFL player Mike Williams and his unfortunate, way too early, demise. His death was brought about by “bacterial sepsis with cerebral abscesses and necrotizing lobar pneumonia due to multiple caries and retained tooth roots”. He was working as an electrician on a construction site in Tampa, Florida. However, before his second career as an electrician, Mike had been a wide receiver in the NFL.

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Benefits of Virtual Reality in Addressing Dental Anxiety Among Kids May Not Be Real

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A recent study of Saudi Arabian children investigated the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in alleviating pain and anxiety during dental procedures. Contrary to common belief, the results challenged the notion that VR significantly reduces anxiety in this context. Researchers screened 200 children, finding 20 ages 4 to 6 who met the study criteria.