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Sugar Tax Success in Mexico
***UPDATED: March 23, 2017*** Researchers have discovered that consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks has dropped an average of 7.6% in the first 2 years of Mexico’s tax. The beverage industry initially claimed that the effect of the tax declined after the first year, however this new study found otherwise. According to a recent Medscape article, consumption […]
Dental Implant Development Reduces Failure Risk
Dental implants are one of the most successful, effective methods of tooth replacement. And while success rates have been reported as high as 98%, dental implant failure is still an issue that some have to face. In most cases, it’s the body’s inflammatory response that causes rejection of the implant, but researchers in Canada claim […]
Surprising Risk Factor for Dental Cavities
There are many risk factors for developing dental caries, or cavities. Everyone who has teeth is actually at risk for developing tooth decay, but some circumstances can make an individual more susceptible. Common factors include the regular consumption of acidic or sugary foods and beverages that stick to your teeth, frequent snacking or sipping, inadequate […]
The Future of Restorative Dentistry
***UPDATED: December 21, 2016*** Scientists working with dental stem cells at Tufts University have recently had an incredible breakthrough. Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) have shown that using collagen-based biomaterial to deliver stem cells inside damaged teeth can regenerate tissues that are similar to dental pulp. The team examined the use […]
Discovery May Eliminate Needles at the Dentist
One of the most commonly cited reasons for avoiding the dentist is fear of associated pain, especially from needles. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from anxiety because of this, I have great news for you! New research out of the University of São Paulo has shown that anesthesia at the […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Happy February! In addition to celebrating your loved ones this month for Valentine’s day, I’d also like to share another important occasion. This month marks the 75th anniversary of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Started in Cleveland, Ohio as a one-day event in 1941, the initiative has grown to a nationally recognized American Dental Association […]
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