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Released: 26-Oct-2023 8:30 AM EDT
Announcing the ADA Forsyth Institute: A World-Class Organization for Oral Health Research and Innovation
American Dental Association (ADA)

The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute today announced the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute.

Released: 25-Aug-2023 2:20 PM EDT
New Guideline Details Dental Pain Management Strategies for Pediatric Patients
American Dental Association (ADA)

Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline.

Released: 15-Aug-2023 12:00 PM EDT
American Dental Association Science & Research Institute Receives Grant to Study IBD Symptoms through Saliva Testing
American Dental Association (ADA)

The American Dental Association Science & Research Institute, in collaboration with the University of North Carolina Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease, was recently awarded a $130,000 grant from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

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.

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.

   
Released: 3-Nov-2022 11:00 AM EDT
Half of Dentists Say Patients Are High at Dental Appointments
American Dental Association (ADA)

As personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from using marijuana before dental visits after a new survey finds more than half of dentists (52%) reported patients arriving for appointments high on marijuana or another drug.

   
Released: 25-Jul-2022 12:00 PM EDT
Dentists and Dental Hygienists on Early Front Lines of COVID-19 Report Symptoms of Anxiety, Depression
American Dental Association (ADA)

Dental health care workers reported higher rates of anxiety and depression during peaks of COVID-19 transmission among the public, according to a study jointly published in the August issues of The Journal of the American Dental Association and the Journal of Dental Hygiene. it is the first known U.S. study to evaluate the mental health of front-line dentists and dental hygienists during the pandemic.

   
Released: 14-Jun-2022 2:55 PM EDT
TikTok’s Alternative Soda Trend Could Be Tough on Teeth
American Dental Association (ADA)

New research finds acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, as a recipe mixing flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called “healthier” alternative to soda goes viral on TikTok.

   
Released: 12-Apr-2022 2:50 PM EDT
Pandemic-Driven Behaviors Could Increase Risk of Oral Cancer
American Dental Association (ADA)

New studies published in The Journal of the American Dental Association underscore the importance of regular dental visits in the prevention of the sixth most common cancer in the world – oral cancer.

Released: 22-Feb-2022 11:00 AM EST
Research reveals impact of COVID-19 on dental hygienists
American Dental Association (ADA)

New studies reveal dental hygienists have low COVID-19 infection rates and high vaccination acceptance. In addition, less than half of dental hygienists that left employment early in the pandemic have returned to the workforce in 2021, and staffing challenges, exacerbated by the pandemic, persist.

Released: 24-May-2021 2:40 PM EDT
COVID-19 Infection Rates of Dentists Remain Lower Than Other Health Professionals
American Dental Association (ADA)

More than a year after COVID-19 appeared in the U.S., dentists continue to have a lower infection rate than other front-line health professionals, such as nurses and physicians, according to a study published online ahead of the June print issue in The Journal of the American Dental Association. The study, “COVID19 among Dentists in the U.S. and Associated Infection Control: a six-month longitudinal study,” is based on data collected June 9 - Nov. 13, 2020.

Released: 2-Mar-2021 11:20 AM EST
New survey finds stress-related dental conditions continue to increase
American Dental Association (ADA)

More than 70 percent of dentists surveyed by the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute are seeing an increase of patients experiencing teeth grinding and clenching, conditions often associated with stress.

12-Oct-2020 3:00 PM EDT
Report finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists is Less than One Percent
American Dental Association (ADA)

Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be COVID-19 positive, according to a first-of-its-kind report in the U.S. based on data collected in June 2020.

Released: 4-Feb-2020 9:00 AM EST
ADA Health Policy Institute Finds Uptick in Dental Spending
American Dental Association (ADA)

The American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute (HPI) released its second annual Dental Industry Report today. The report found some signs of recovery in U.S. dental spending, which reached a historic high in 2018 of $136 billion, or 3.7 percent of total health spending in the U.S.

22-Oct-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Antibiotics not necessary for most toothaches, according to new ADA guideline
American Dental Association (ADA)

The American Dental Association (ADA) announced today a new guideline indicating that in most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches. This guidance, published in the November issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association

Released: 12-Sep-2011 11:55 AM EDT
Scientific Panel Issues Evidence-Based Clinical Recommendations
American Dental Association (ADA)

A multi-disciplinary expert panel, convened by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs, issued a report this month containing clinical recommendations that sugar-free chewing gum, lozenges and hard candy including xylitol or polyol combinations, and a prescription varnish with chlorhexidine and thymol could be beneficial in preventing cavities when used as adjuncts to a comprehensive cavity prevention program which includes the use of fluoride-containing products.



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