Older adults and nursing facility residents with poor oral hygiene have an increased risk of health problems, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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In a putative class action lawsuit against Nashville-based SmileDirectClub, local orthodontists and consumers allege that the company committed fraud and misled buyers, Nashville Post reports.
A prevalent dental bacteria is being investigated by neurologists who believe it could be linked to Alzheimer's disease, according to WALB.
Vaping chemicals could cause dental health problems, NBC affiliate WJFW reports.
Americans could live longer and the healthcare system would save money if people went to the dentist more often, Gary Kadi, CEO of New York City-based NextLevel Practice, told Thrive Global.
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The FDA released nearly 6 million reports of problems with various medical and dental devices, according to CBS 5 Investigates.
Knoxville, Tenn., dentist Clarence “Buzz” Nabers, DDS, has been accused of submitting forged certifications, improperly sterilizing tools, and asking dental hygienists and assistants to perform duties beyond their scope for four months in 2018, according to Knox News.
A Keene, N.H.-based dentist is facing a slew of new allegations by the state’s dental board after previously being sanctioned for practicing while impaired, according to the SentinelSource.com.
University of Plymouth researchers are studying a stem cell that encourages continuous tooth growth in mice, New Atlas reports.
The University of Louisville (Ky.) School of Dentistry canceled classes and closed its clinic July 29 due to a water main break in the downtown area, according to local news station WDRB.