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Patients With Dental Anxiety Encouraged To Share Concerns With Dentist

In a consumer-focused article, U.S. News & World Report (1/14, Wynn) said “the fear of going to the dentist is high on the list of general…

Dental Products Report Shares Recommended Oral Care Brands

In a video on the Dental Products Report (1/12) website, editorial director Noah Levine shared the results of Dental Products Report’s 2021 survey asking dentists and…

Using Teeth As Tools, Constant Snacking Among Worst Habits For Teeth

In a slideshow on its website, US News & World Report (1/7, Caceres) listed nine habits that may harm teeth, featuring information from Dr.…

Dental Brand Developing Refillable Toothpaste Dispenser

Packaging News (UK) (1/5, Corbin) reports that Happier Beauty, a “British eco-friendly dental brand,” is developing a “refillable toothpaste dispenser with biodegradable refill capsules.”…

Review: Tooth Loss May Increase Risk For Diabetes In Older Adults

Healio (12/17, Monostra) reported that “older adults may have an increased risk for developing diabetes and experiencing adverse diabetes-related outcomes if they lose teeth,…

Poll: Most Dentists See Increased Costs For Surgical Masks

Becker’s Dental Review (12/2, Masson) reported, “The majority of dentists indicated that the price of surgical masks has at least doubled, while 47 percent…

Study: Plant-Heavy Diets May Be Associated With Lower Periodontitis Risk

DrBicuspid (12/6, Busch) reports a new study suggests that “patients who follow diets rich in plant-based foods but restrict refined grains and added sugars…

CDC Survey: Fewer Children Received Preventive Dental Care During Pandemic

DrBicuspid (12/7, Busch) reports that in 2020, “fewer children had dental exams or cleanings” than in 2019, according to results released on Dec. 3…

Study: Dentists Less Likely To Contract COVID-19 Than General Population

The University of Toronto (CAN) (11/22, Boutet) reported that “a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto and three other Canadian universities” suggests dentists…