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Psychosocial Problems Are Common in Children With Dental Fear
Children and adolescents with severe dental fear often come from families with a turbulent background. It is also more common that they have had counselling contact with a psychologist. These are the conclusions of research carried out at the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
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Do Dental Sealants Really Help Prevent Tooth Decay? Let’s Find Out
Most of the general public don’t really understand how dental sealants work or if they work. So I thought I would answer some of the most common questions asked about sealants and hopefully clear up any misunderstandings about dental sealants.
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Good dental hygiene may help prevent heart infection
Good dental hygiene and health may be crucial in preventing heart valve infection, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.
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The Dollars and Sense of Mouthguards
As dentists, when we think of sports protection, we tend to focus immediately on football and the athletes of summer (August to December, actually).
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Kids’ Access To Dental Care May Start with Parents
That’s the conclusion of a study published by Harvard researchers. They used results from a 2007 national survey to compare parents’ use of dental services with their children’s.
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