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Caries prevention and promoting oral health are becoming major public health concerns with social and economic implications. Conventional oral health measures may not be adequately reflecting clear understanding of dental caries process as a multi-factorial disease; and alternative methods for caries control are required. Fluoride continues to be the cornerstone of caries prevention. It possesses …

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 45 million Americans are not dentally insured. This population is unlikely to seek for regular dental checkups and even skip basic preventive care. This decreases the index of oral health unless affordable dental care plans are proposed by dental professionals. Dental schools and community dental …

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There have been several protocols (guidelines/recommendations) published with respect to antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry. These protocols concerned mainly cardiac patients who are under the risk of developing bacterial endocarditis as well as those with prosthetic joints. The recommendations dealt with the doses and intervals of antibiotic prophylaxis, who requires such prophylaxis and which dental procedures …

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Growing a dental practice, while providing a wide range of services in different dental specialties, is the aim of every single dentist in the world; but how about business management and marketing? The concept of dental service organizations (DSOs) has evolved recently to answer the above query. As dentists may struggle with managing their own …

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Root canal treatment (endodontics) can be a challenging work when complex anatomy with root curvatures and hindered access for ideal preparation exist. The most common types of curved roots are fully curved canals and sharp curved ones at the apex or the middle portion; while double-curved canals are less common. Negotiating root curvature depends on …

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Buying a 3D printer can be a difficult decision for dental professionals with limited knowledge about 3D printing industry. This article will help to decide which 3D printer can be practical for dental usage. Answering this question has 3 major parts: 1. what is  the need for 3D printer or what is the particular use …

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