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Supporting patients’ daily challenges with plaque management

​Up to half of the population suffers from periodontitis and at-home daily dental plaque control between dental visits is key to maintaining oral...

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New environmentally-friendly shield could offer better protection during dental surgery

The shield could also increase the number of patients seen by dentists and help reduce procedure wait times.

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Just one alcoholic drink a day impacts oral health

Just one alcoholic drink a day changes the balance of bacteria in the mouth and can lead to a range of diseases from tooth decay to cancer, a new...

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Tooth cavities can be fought 'naturally'

​A new discovery may one day lead to natural anti­-cavity products, researchers report.