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Released: 14-Jul-2023 12:55 PM EDT
Link between oropharyngeal cancer and sexual behavior
Universität Leipzig

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a ubiquitous virus, and most people are infected at some point in their lives. HPV can infect epithelial cells of the skin and mucosa at various sites.

Newswise: UW-developed dental lozenge could provide permanent treatment for tooth sensitivity 
Released: 10-Jul-2023 1:05 PM EDT
UW-developed dental lozenge could provide permanent treatment for tooth sensitivity 
University of Washington

The peptide-guided treatment builds new mineral microlayers that penetrate deep into the tooth to create effective, long-lasting natural protection. The ultimate goal is to provide easily accessible relief for the millions of adults worldwide who suffer from tooth sensitivity.

Released: 10-Jul-2023 11:50 AM EDT
Burning mouth syndrome: Why doctors sometimes fight its fire with fire
Mayo Clinic

Hot flashes, mood swings and sleep problems are common as a woman approaches and passes menopause. Much less common but as disruptive is another condition that can afflict perimenopausal and postmenopausal women: burning mouth syndrome.

Released: 7-Jul-2023 8:25 AM EDT
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces 2023 Class of Fellows
American Dental Hygienists' Association

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA®) is proud to announce its 2023 Class of Fellows. In this inaugural year of the ADHA Professional Fellows Program, 162 ADHA members representing forty-two states make up the first class with this earned distinction. The distinction honors their ongoing commitment to their education, to the practice of dental hygiene, and to their stellar reputation in areas of ethics, professional responsibility and professional standards.

Newswise: The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces New Leadership for 2023-2024
Released: 6-Jul-2023 8:15 AM EDT
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces New Leadership for 2023-2024
American Dental Hygienists' Association

On July 5, as the 2023 ADHA Annual Conference got underway at McCormick Place in Chicago celebrating the association’s 100th anniversary, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association installed a new Board of Directors, along with ADHA’s new slate of officers for the fiscal year. Newly installed president, Becky Smith, CRDH, EdD, FADHA, spoke in both English and Spanish to the national and state leaders who attended the ceremony, focusing on the power of unity.

30-Jun-2023 2:00 PM EDT
Taking Good Care of Your Teeth May Be Good for Your Brain
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer’s disease. The study does not prove that gum disease or tooth loss causes Alzheimer’s disease; it only shows an association.

Released: 29-Jun-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Adding natural molecule to toothpastes and mouthwash may help prevent plaque and cavities
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Most of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop them at some point in their lives.

   
Released: 29-Jun-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Combined technique provides new choice for cleft palate repair
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

A combination of two established surgical techniques provides good outcomes in repair of cleft palate in infants, reports a study in the July issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

Released: 26-Jun-2023 11:35 AM EDT
American Dental Association Releases New Tooth Decay Treatment Guideline
American Dental Association (ADA)

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with common restorative materials like fillings or caps.

2-Jun-2023 7:05 PM EDT
Differences in alcohol metabolism play a role in the severity of alcohol hangovers
Research Society on Alcoholism

Hangovers are common among people who drink alcohol. Previous research showing that a hangover’s combination of both mental and physical misery can occur after a single episode of alcohol consumption also revealed that a rapid breakdown of alcohol into acetaldehyde is associated with less severe hangovers. Findings from an investigation of the metabolic influence of oral microbiota on hangover severity will be shared at the 46th annual scientific meeting of the Research Society on Alcohol (RSA) in Bellevue, Washington.

   
Newswise: Combination therapy effective against canine melanoma
Released: 22-Jun-2023 9:20 PM EDT
Combination therapy effective against canine melanoma
Hokkaido University

A combination of radiotherapy followed by immunotherapy is a promising strategy for the treatment of oral malignant melanomas in dogs.

Newswise: American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces the Passing of ADHA® CEO, Ann Battrell
Released: 8-Jun-2023 2:05 PM EDT
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Announces the Passing of ADHA® CEO, Ann Battrell
American Dental Hygienists' Association

It is with profound sadness that the American Dental Hygienists’ Association announces that ADHA CEO, Ann Battrell, M.S.D.H., passed away June 7, 2023. She had recently announced to ADHA leadership that she was extending her medical leave to focus on her health. A tribute is planned July 7, 2023, during the Opening General Session of the ADHA 2023 Annual Conference at McCormick Place in Chicago, to celebrate Ann Battrell’s life, leadership and legacy in the dental hygiene profession and ADHA.

Released: 26-May-2023 4:00 PM EDT
Access To Quality Anesthesia Care Increased for Indiana Dental Patients
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Indiana dental patients now have increased access to safe anesthesia care with the enacting of Indiana Senate Bill 273. The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) applauds the new law, as it expands the scope of practice for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), allowing CRNAs to administer moderate sedation, deep sedation, or general anesthesia to a patient in a dental office, under the direction of and in the immediate presence of a physician.

22-May-2023 11:55 AM EDT
Cleft lip caused by combination of genes and environment
University College London

A cleft lip or palate arises from the combined effects of genes and inflammatory risk factors experienced during pregnancy, such as smoking or infections, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

Newswise: Chula’s Faculty of Dentistry Continues to Standout as the Only Thai Institution in the World’s TOP 70 and Second in ASEAN in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
Released: 22-May-2023 8:55 AM EDT
Chula’s Faculty of Dentistry Continues to Standout as the Only Thai Institution in the World’s TOP 70 and Second in ASEAN in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
Chulalongkorn University

With its outstanding contribution to research, creative innovations, advancements and developments, the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 has, for the first time, placed the Faculty of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University in the world’s TOP 70 for Dentistry. The university is also ranked 2nd in ASEAN and the 1st in Thailand.

Newswise: UT Dentists is investing in the future one small smile at a time by expanding dental care at Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
Released: 19-May-2023 12:25 PM EDT
UT Dentists is investing in the future one small smile at a time by expanding dental care at Harris County Resources for Children and Adults
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

UTHealth Houston pediatric dentists are now part of the Integrated Health Clinic, a program of Harris County Resources for Children and Adults, by providing comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health care for children in Harris County who are involved or under the care of Child Protective Services.

Released: 18-May-2023 8:05 AM EDT
قد تسبب عَدوى فيروس الورم الحليمي البشري سرطان الفم والحلق
Mayo Clinic

ربما تكون قد سمعت عن ارتباط عَدوى فيروس الورم الحليمي البشري بالإصابة بأنواع معينة منسرطان عنق الرحم، ولكن هل كنت تعلم أن عَدوى فيروس الورم الحليمي البشري مرتبطة أيضًا بارتفاع خطر الإصابة بسرطان الفم والحلق؟

Newswise: You’ve got some nerve
Released: 16-May-2023 12:45 PM EDT
You’ve got some nerve
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and the School of Dentistry identified a new metric to articulate the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer.

Released: 16-May-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Saturated fatty acids promote immune escape of oral cancers
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A team from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and School of Dentistry, led by Yu Leo Lei, D.D.S., Ph.D., have identified a mechanism in mice for how obesity affects some oral cancers’ ability to escape from the immune system.

Released: 8-May-2023 4:50 PM EDT
The ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes
University at Buffalo

If you’re a health care provider treating people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), University at Buffalo researcher Mehmet A. Eskan has this suggestion for you: check your patients’ teeth.

Newswise:Video Embedded live-event-for-may-3-study-of-rebyota-fecal-microbiota-on-patients-with-c-diff-infection
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Released: 5-May-2023 10:25 AM EDT
Video and transcript: Study of fecal microbiota on patients with C. diff infection
Newswise

The researcher discusses the findings in a new study on the efficacy and safety of fecal microbiota (REBYOTA™), the first microbiota-based live biotherapeutic approved by the US FDA used to prevent recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in adults.

Released: 2-May-2023 2:30 PM EDT
Climate change affecting allergies, and other allergy news
Newswise

For millions of Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies (pollen and mold), climate change is exacerbating an earlier, longer, and overall worse allergy season.

Released: 27-Apr-2023 1:15 PM EDT
Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity
Tufts University

Tufts University School of Dental Medicine experts explain why it's so common to experience tooth sensitivity and share tips on how to prevent and treat tooth sensitivity.

Newswise:Video Embedded live-event-for-april-21-sleeping-pill-reduces-levels-of-alzheimer-s-proteins
VIDEO
Released: 21-Apr-2023 3:10 PM EDT
TRANSCRIPT AND VIDEO AVAILABLE Live Event for April 21: Sleeping pill reduces levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
Newswise

Researcher will discuss the study which involved a sleeping aid known as suvorexant that is already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for insomnia, hints at the potential of sleep medications to slow or stop the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

       
Newswise: UT Dentists partners with community health clinic to provide affordable preventive dental care
Released: 20-Apr-2023 12:25 PM EDT
UT Dentists partners with community health clinic to provide affordable preventive dental care
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Communities in Southwest Houston have something to smile about: UT Dentists, the clinical practice of UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, is collaborating with HOPE Clinic to bring accessible dental care as an integrated health service line at a brand new Alief clinic location called the HOPE Health and Wellness Center.

Newswise: TTUHSC El Paso Receives $50,000 Gift from El Paso Attorney Steve Ortega for Foster School of Medicine and Hunt School of Dental Medicine Scholarships
Released: 11-Apr-2023 10:00 AM EDT
TTUHSC El Paso Receives $50,000 Gift from El Paso Attorney Steve Ortega for Foster School of Medicine and Hunt School of Dental Medicine Scholarships
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

TTUHSC El Paso is addressing the region’s provider shortage by recognizing the importance of educating local students committed to serving their communities and improving access to health care in their hometown. Currently, 52% of TTUHSC El Paso students are from our Borderplex region.

3-Apr-2023 12:00 PM EDT
During Oral Cancer Awareness Month, AANA Emphasizes Access to Safe Dental Anesthesia Care
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds the public that the best prevention of oral health is early detection. Also, of critical importance is ensuring patients have access to safe anesthesia care when treatments including surgery are used for oral cancer.

Newswise: New Borderplex Diabetes Initiative Announced by Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Released: 31-Mar-2023 10:00 AM EDT
New Borderplex Diabetes Initiative Announced by Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Hunt School of Dental Medicine
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

New initiative looks to improve health care access across our Borderplex by helping prevent diabetes and empowering screened residents with appropriate resources. The program has been in operation since February 2023.

Released: 28-Mar-2023 2:20 PM EDT
From the doctor's office to the operating room: Keep up with the latest in healthcare here
Newswise

From septic shock to sticker shock. Keep up with this ever-growing, changing sector. Below are some of the latest stories on healthcare on Newswise.

Released: 20-Mar-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Antibiotic resistance is an increasing problem. Learn all about it in the Drug Resistance channel.
Newswise

Staphylococcus aureus, Clostridioides difficile, Candida auris, Drug-resistant Shigella. These bacteria not only have difficult names to pronounce, but they are also difficult to fight off. These bacteria may infect humans and animals, and the infections they cause are harder to treat than those caused by non-resistant bacteria. Antimicrobial resistance is an urgent global public health threat.

     
Released: 15-Mar-2023 3:45 PM EDT
Don't keep hitting that snooze button! Get the latest research news and expert commentary on sleep here.
Newswise

It's sleep awareness week, according to the National Sleep Foundation. It’s important to understand how sleep deprivation can impact your health. Most people recognize that if they don’t get enough sleep, their mood and memory will suffer the next day.

       
Released: 10-Mar-2023 4:40 PM EST
The future of dentistry is digital
Medical University of Vienna (MedUni Wien)

Digitalisation, one of the megatrends of the future, has arrived in the world of dentistry. Modern technologies underpin precision applications while also making treatments less invasive for patients. At the beginning of June 2023, an international congress will bring dentistry experts from all over Europe to Vienna to discuss the broad range of application options opened up by the latest breakthroughs.

Newswise: Study reveals that soft gums are more prone to inflammation
Released: 10-Mar-2023 1:25 PM EST
Study reveals that soft gums are more prone to inflammation
Tohoku University

The tissue area that surrounds our teeth is known as the gingiva, and healthy teeth will nestle firmly into the gums thanks to the many gingival fibers that connect the tooth to the gingiva.

Newswise: Taking care of your teeth could help prevent chronic joint pain
Released: 6-Mar-2023 1:40 PM EST
Taking care of your teeth could help prevent chronic joint pain
Rice University

Regular visits to the dentist might help keep joint pain at bay, too.

Newswise: TTUHSC El Paso Receives Gift from Encanto Dental Group in Celebration of National Dentist’s Day
Released: 6-Mar-2023 1:00 PM EST
TTUHSC El Paso Receives Gift from Encanto Dental Group in Celebration of National Dentist’s Day
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

At the Hunt School of Dental Medicine, the clinic allows dental students to gain practical skills under faculty supervision, while offering reduced-cost dental care to Borderplex residents.

Newswise: Free Dental Care Provided to Mark Annual National February Observance of  Give Kids a Smile Day
Released: 28-Feb-2023 7:15 PM EST
Free Dental Care Provided to Mark Annual National February Observance of Give Kids a Smile Day
Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack University Medical Center and JFK University Medical Center Take Part in Campaign to Bring Dental Health to Children

Released: 14-Feb-2023 7:15 PM EST
¿Que coman pasteles?: Estudio revela que los abuelos miman a sus nietos con comidas y bebidas cargadas de azúcar
American Dental Association (ADA)

Azúcar, golosinas y todo lo dulce – eso es lo que los abuelos dejan que sus nietos coman. De acuerdo a un nuevo estudio publicado en la edición de febrero del “Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA)”, más de dos tercios (72%) de las madres indicaron que los abuelos le dan a sus hijos pequeños alimentos y bebidas azucaradas. Las madres describieron generalmente que los abuelos le dieron grandes cantidades de alimentos y bebidas cariogénicas o que causan caries (por ejemplo, caramelos, productos horneados, jugos y gaseosas) o no limitaron el consumo de las mismas a sus nietos.

   
Released: 13-Feb-2023 11:00 AM EST
Let Them Eat Cake?: Study Reveals Grandparents Spoil Grandchildren with Sugar-Loaded Foods and Drinks
American Dental Association (ADA)

According to new research published in the February issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), more than two thirds (72%) of mothers indicated that grandparents give their young children sugary foods and beverages. Mothers typically described that grandparents fed large amounts of cariogenic, or cavity-causing, foods and beverages (for example, candy, baked goods, juice, and soda) or did not limit their grandchildren’s consumption of cariogenic foods and beverages.

   
Newswise: School dental program prevents 80 percent of cavities with one-time, non-invasive treatment
Released: 10-Feb-2023 8:00 PM EST
School dental program prevents 80 percent of cavities with one-time, non-invasive treatment
New York University

In a study of nearly 3,000 schoolchildren, silver diamine fluoride—a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of teeth to prevent cavities or keep them from worsening—was as effective against cavities as dental sealants, the standard of care.

Released: 7-Feb-2023 12:05 PM EST
Rutgers Specialists Show Facial Pain Can Be Unconnected to Teeth
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Studies show orofacial pain commonly occurs in the absence of dental or tooth problems and requires evaluation and treatment by specialists.

Released: 7-Feb-2023 10:30 AM EST
During National Children’s Dental Health Month, AANA Emphasizes Access to Safe Dental Anesthesia Care
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) – February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds parents of the importance of not only knowing how to keep your child’s teeth healthy, but also ensuring that they have access to safe dental anesthesia care. This month-long national health observance brings together thousands of dedicated professionals, healthcare providers, and educators to promote the benefits of good oral health to children, their caregivers, teachers, and many others.

Released: 2-Feb-2023 2:55 PM EST
Poor oral health may contribute to declines in brain health
American Heart Association (AHA)

Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2023.

Newswise: Decision Guide Clarifies Indicators for Swallowing Consults
25-Jan-2023 8:05 PM EST
Decision Guide Clarifies Indicators for Swallowing Consults
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

ECU Health Medical Center in North Carolina developed a decision guide to provide healthcare teams with specific guidelines to determine which recently extubated patients required further swallowing assessment by an appropriate professional.

Released: 31-Jan-2023 5:05 PM EST
The latest research news on surgery and transplants
Newswise

Below are some of the latest articles that have been added to the Surgery and the Transplantation channels on Newswise, a free source for journalists.

Released: 30-Jan-2023 8:00 AM EST
Study: Obstructive sleep apnea tied to weaker bones and teeth in adults
University at Buffalo

Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to low bone mineral density in adults, according to University at Buffalo-led research. The findings are crucial for individuals with sleep apnea, as low bone mineral density is an indicator of osteoporosis – a condition in which bones become weak and brittle.

Released: 27-Jan-2023 2:45 PM EST
Gum infection linked to increased risk of heart arrhythmia
Hiroshima University

Periodontitis, a gum disease, can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth.

Released: 26-Jan-2023 11:50 AM EST
Heavy smokers with severe periodontitis receive no benefit from treatment
Aarhus University

Smoking can have a serious impact on the effect of the treatment of periodontitis – a widespread condition that leads to degradation of the teeth’s supportive tissue and, in serious cases, to loss of the teeth.

Released: 17-Jan-2023 2:20 PM EST
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Celebrates 100 Years
American Dental Hygienists' Association

Founded in 1923, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA®) celebrates a century as the largest national professional association for registered dental hygienists (RDH). For 100 years, ADHA has been a leading advocate for advancing the dental hygiene profession, oral health and overall health.



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