Dentists seek greater Medicaid reimbursement for pediatric care
Illinois dentists are asking lawmakers to increase the Medicaid dental reimbursement rates they receive for pediatric care.
We’re Dentists. Here Are 5 Issues We’d Never, Ever Ignore.
LOADINGERROR LOADING When it comes to the basics of dental hygiene, most people know to follow the key rules ― like brushing twice a day ― but many quickly discount the seemingly-small dental problems that occur. And that can be dangerous. “What a lot of patients don’t understand is your dental health is pertinent to […]
The TikTok Trend That Dentists Are Begging People To Stop Doing At Home
Ittipol Nampochai / EyeEm via Getty Images Teeth scaling, also known as dental scaling, takes things to the next level in terms of tackling plaque buildup. It’s an in-office dental procedure that uses sharp instruments (which are best used by professionals) and careful attention to detail to remove plaque, as seen here (beware, it’s not […]
My Vet Recommended These New Dental Chews And Now My Picky Dog Is Obsessed
Amazon Oravet dental chews HuffPost receives compensation from one or more retailers on this page, and may also receive a commission for purchases made via links. Every item is independently curated by the HuffPost Shopping team. Prices and availability are subject to change. For certain dog breeds, gnarly teeth often come with the territory — […]
The TikTok Trend That Dentists Are Begging People To Stop Doing At Home
Ittipol Nampochai / EyeEm via Getty Images Teeth scaling, also known as dental scaling, takes things to the next level in terms of tackling plaque buildup. It’s an in-office dental procedure that uses sharp instruments (which are best used by professionals) and careful attention to detail to remove plaque, as seen here (beware, it’s not […]
The Best Toothbrushes That Dentists Use At Home
Maintaining your dental hygiene is an important part of preventing painful — and costly — conditions like gum disease and cavities. And one of the best ways to keep your teeth and gums happy is to brush daily to get rid of plaque and bacteria that can build up over time. Electric toothbrushes and manual […]
Shapeshifting microrobots can brush and floss teeth: Hands-free system could effectively automate the treatment and removal of tooth-decay-causing bacteria and dental plaque, research shows
A shapeshifting robotic microswarm may one day act as a toothbrush, rinse, and dental floss in one. The technology, developed by a multidisciplinary team at the University of Pennsylvania, is poised to offer a new and automated way to perform the mundane but critical daily tasks of brushing and flossing. It’s a system that could […]
Man Accidentally Inhales Drill Bit During Dental Procedure
Ten out of 10 dentists recommend not inhaling a drill bit during a routine dental procedure. And so does at least one Illinois man who has recovered after an ill-timed cough during a routine tooth filling deposited a nearly inch-long drill bit deep in the lower right lobe of his lung. Advertisement “I was at […]
Newly identified cell type could be the key to restoring damaged salivary glands: Scientists make fundamental advance in understanding salivary gland biology
Scientists at Scripps Research and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research have discovered a special type of cell that resides in salivary glands and is likely crucial for oral health. As the researchers described in Cell Reports on April 12, 2022, the new type of salivary gland cell called “ionocyte” that works to […]