Similar to genetic mutations, epigenetic changes, i.e. gene modifications that do not occur on the primary DNA sequence, sometimes arise
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Dental antibiotics up 25% during pandemic: study
The amount of antibiotics prescribed by dentists in Britain has soared by a quarter since COVID-19 struck, according to research
Q&A: Uncertain times take their toll on teeth and jaws
If it seems like you've been gnashing your teeth over the woes of the world, there's a good chance that
Do I really need this crown? Dentists admit feeling pressured to offer unnecessary treatments
If your dentist recommends a crown, your wisdom teeth extracted, or some other common treatment, you may wonder whether it's
Most dentists have experienced aggression from patients
Roughly half of US dentists experienced verbal or reputational aggression by patients in the past year, and nearly one in
Most dentists have experienced aggression from patients
Roughly half of U.S. dentists experienced verbal or reputational aggression by patients in the past year, and nearly one in
Mechanism linking gum disease to heart disease, other inflammatory conditions discovered
The link between periodontal (gum) disease and other inflammatory conditions such as heart disease and diabetes has long been established,
Stress from COVID-19 has led to a surge in teeth grinding, dentists say
When Kate Faith was laid off in March at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, her stress levels skyrocketed. She
Report finds COVID-19 rate among dentists is less than one percent
Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be
Researchers demonstrate how changing the stem cell response to inflammation may reverse periodontal disease
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a serious infection that affects nearly 50 percent of Americans aged 30