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Interesting! This could be the future.

Microrobotics in endodontic treatment, diagnostics In a proof-of-concept study, researchers have shown that microrobots can access the difficult to reach surfaces of the root canal with controlled precision, treating and disrupting biofilms and even retrieving samples for diagnostics, enabling a more personalized treatment plan.

Cutting back on antibiotic us when there is no infection seems like a step in the right direction!

Less antibiotic use in dentistry gave no increase in endocarditis Sweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk of infection of the heart valves, so-called infective endocarditis. Since the recommendation was removed in 2012, there has been no increase in this disea...

This article breaks down the efficacy of all 3 vaccines really well. Check it out!

Here's How Well COVID-19 Vaccines Work Against the Delta Variant In the fight against the delta variant, here is how the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines measure up when it comes to protection.

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Antibiotic Prophylaxis, Premedication and Endocarditis - American Dental Association Find out why the use of preventive antibiotics prior to certain dental procedures is recommended for patients with certain heart conditions like endocarditis.

Most people aren't aware of the effect their routine medications can have on their oral health. Check this out!

Many adult dental patients taking medications that can affect oral health: Study A new study conducted by the Regenstrief Institute and the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis highlights the medication history of adult dental patients, emphasizing the importance of dentists reviewing medication histories for all patients.

Interesting! This could be very helpful.

New tech can give millions access to fluoridated water Technology funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention could give 19 million people in the U.S. access to optimally fluoridated water for the first time. The system uses a fluoride tablet that dissolves in water, similar to how chlorine tablets work for swimming pools.

Good news!

Patients' confidence for returning to dental care reaches new high Patients' confidence for returning to regular dental care reached a new high in April, according to a new report released by the ADA Health Policy Institute.

Add this to the list of things you can do for your heart health!

Good dental health trumps antibiotics for heart infection When it comes to preventing a type of heart infection caused by oral bacteria, good dental health is better than antibiotics, according to a landmark American Heart Association statement published on April 15 in the journal Circulation.

Interesting.

Dental Dose: Painkillers and COVID-19 vaccines A patient comes in for dental work today. He got the COVID-19 vaccine yesterday. What do you do? "It's a Catch-22," said pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, in the latest episode of Dental Dose. That's because dentistry's favorite painkillers may also dampen the effectiveness of vaccines.

Very interesting, and CT scans are useful for so many things!

9 out of 10 dental injuries not reported on full-body trauma CTs Approximately 90% of dental injuries in trauma patients who undergo whole-body computed tomography (CT) scans are not described on initial radiology reports, according to a study published on March 15 in the European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery.

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Survey: Majority of dentists have received COVID-19 vaccine Nearly 80% of dental professionals have received at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to results from an internal survey of DrBicuspid.com members. More than two-thirds said they've received a complete course of the vaccine.

A few things to be on the lookout for.

Dentists must watch for COVID-19 vaccine's side effects The COVID-19 vaccine may cause side effects that dentists must be aware of, according to a letter published on February 26 in the British Dental Journal.

Interesting to see who is getting which types of pain medication.

Patterns of opioid prescribing in an Appalachian college of dentistry Nonopioids provide sufficient analgesia with less risk after most dental procedures, but opioid prescriptions are still common. This study analyzed opioid prescribing characteristics on the basis of patient demographics and procedure types.

One step at a time.

State dental associations see wins, challenges as they advocate for dental teams to receive COVID-19 vaccine With demand for the COVID-19 vaccine high and much of the U.S. experiencing a confusing rollout, state dental associations are advocating for dental teams in their states to be prioritized to receive the vaccine.