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Snus linked to gingival damage but not periodontitis, review finds

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: As the popularity of snus continues to grow, so too does the diversity of products available, which now include portion-packed snus and ...

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Garlic extract in mouthwash may be a safe alternative to chlorhexidine

SHARJAH, UAE: Besides the negative side effects, health experts are increasingly concerned that long-term or improper use of chlorhexidine-containing ...

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“Inappropriate antibiotic use can be a symptom of health system inequity”

Antimicrobial resistance is a mounting global health threat, and dentistry accounts for a notable share of antibiotic use. In conflict-affected settings ...

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Study explores impact of antipsychotic medication on oral health

BILBAO, Spain: While the systemic health implications of neuropsychiatric disorders are well recognised, their connection to poor oral health—in ...

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“Antibiotic resistance could become a serious problem”

Given the frequent prescription of antibiotics by dentists to manage infection, keeping abreast of global trends in antibiotic use is crucial to identifying...

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“Everyone has a role to play in tackling antimicrobial resistance”: What’s yours?

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasingly critical global health issue. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), bacterial AMR was directly...

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Curcumin holds promise in treating oral disease and cancers

BARI, Italy: An increasing number of products are appearing on the market aimed at replacing toothpastes and mouthrinses containing synthetic constituents ...

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UK to review guidelines on infective endocarditis prevention

LONDON, UK: Earlier this year, researchers from the University of Sheffield confirmed that dental patients at high risk of infective endocarditis (IE) ...

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Study points to lack of formal education on cannabis in dentistry

BUFFALO, N.Y., US: As the field of medicine continues to evolve, the American Dental Association (ADA) has recognised the importance of integrating ...

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UK urged to update dental antibiotic guidelines for potential endocarditis patients

SHEFFIELD, UK: Infective endocarditis (IE) is a potentially life-threatening heart infection that is caused by dental bacteria in around a third of cases. A...

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