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Dentists Caution Against TikTok Dental Trends

Newsweek (9/3, Fowler) reported that a TikTok hack suggests “viewers mix equal parts toothpaste and mouthwash in a bowl before decanting it into a soap…

Denture Care Necessary For Good Health

Writing for American Nurse (8/9), Malissa Mulkey, a clinical nurse specialist at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, North Carolina, says, “Microbial plaque that accumulates on dentures…

WHO Report Warns Of Tobacco Addiction Among Children, Calls For Greater Regulation Of Smoke-Free Devices

Reuters (7/27, Nebehay) reports, “The tobacco industry’s sleek marketing is attracting youngsters to e-cigarettes which can lead to tobacco addiction, despite claims by some executives…

Denture Care Necessary For Good Health

Writing for American Nurse (8/9), Malissa Mulkey, a clinical nurse specialist at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, North Carolina, says, “Microbial plaque that accumulates on dentures…

Oral Health Professionals Warn Against TikTok “Dental Hacks”

Orthodontic Products (8/5, Johnson) said “the rise of the social media platform TikTok during the past year has led to an increase in do-it-yourself…

Researchers Find Fluoride Varnish Reduces Caries Development In Children

DrBicuspid (7/26) reported, “Quarterly application of a casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) fluoride varnish reduces the development of caries in young children, according to…

Review Finds Sugar Consumption A Risk Factor In Dental Caries, Chronic Diseases

Food Navigator (7/22, Askew) reported the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) “undertook a comprehensive review of the scientific literature examining the link between sugar…

Study: Alcohol Use Associated With Increased Risk Of Oral Cancer

DrBicuspid (7/16) reported, “Alcohol use leads to an increased risk of some cancers, including oral cancer, according to a study conducted by the World…

Study: Vaping Associated With Increase In Untreated Caries

DrBicuspid (7/20, Allegretto) reports a study found that “vaping electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) was associated with an increase of untreated caries.” After examining “data from 4,618…