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Top 4 Facebook Posting Tips for Dentists

Top 4 Facebook Posting Tips for Dentists

As a dentist in today's world, it's important for you to have an online presence in order to interact with your patients and colleagues. It's also imperative...

| 10 years ago
February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month

February Is National Children’s Dental Health Month

Each year, the month of February is recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) as National Children's Dental Health Month to aid in increasing...

| 10 years ago
Study: Wearing Dentures at Night Raises Pneumonia Risk in Seniors

Study: Wearing Dentures at Night Raises Pneumonia Risk in Seniors

According to a recent issue of the Journal of Dental Research, seniors that sleep with their dentures in are at a higher risk of developing pneumonia....

| 10 years ago
CDC: Early Childhood Caries Trending Down

CDC: Early Childhood Caries Trending Down

According to a news release provided by the American Dental Association (ADA), preliminary data presented at the 'Innovations in the Prevention and Treatment...

| 10 years ago
New Course Added on Pressure Units in the Practice

New Course Added on Pressure Units in the Practice

Pressure units and vacuum units for forming thermoplastics have a long history in dentistry. Their use to create preparation guides, formers for temporary...

| 10 years ago
The Spear ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

The Spear ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

// Spear was nominated by Dr. Sameer Puri and the cerecdoctors.com team to participate in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge - AND WE HAVE ACCEPTED! Amyotrophic...

| 11 years ago
Study: Poisonous Weed Contributed to Sterling Oral Health of Ancient People

Study: Poisonous Weed Contributed to Sterling Oral Health of Ancient People

A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE suggests that a highly toxic weed may be responsible for the impeccable dental health of ancient people....

| 11 years ago
Study: Lasers, Rats and the Future of Dentistry

Study: Lasers, Rats and the Future of Dentistry

A new Harvard-led study published in the journal, Science Translational Medicine, has determined that the use of low-powered lasers can stimulate stem...

| 11 years ago
Study: Sensory Adapted Dental Environments

Study: Sensory Adapted Dental Environments

According to a recent press release from USC, an ongoing study, Sensory Adapted Dental Environments, aims to find adaptations suitable for the dental...

| 11 years ago
Honoring Women in Dentistry: Lucy Hobbs Taylor

Honoring Women in Dentistry: Lucy Hobbs Taylor

In honor of Women's History Month and her birthday, we're highlighting Lucy Hobbs Taylor for her contributions to the dental profession. Lucy Hobbs Taylor...

| 11 years ago
Study: Extracting Teeth Before Cardiac Surgery May Cause More Harm Than Good
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Study: Extracting Teeth Before Cardiac Surgery May Cause More Harm Than Good

According to a recent press release, a new study released by the Mayo Clinic has debunked current thinking of the necessity to remove infected teeth prior...

| 11 years ago
Research: Bacteria Preserved on 1,000-Year-Old Plaque

Research: Bacteria Preserved on 1,000-Year-Old Plaque

According to a news release, a research team recently discovered 1,000-year-old dental calculus preserved on the teeth of skeletons. This discovery...

| 11 years ago