Antibiotic resistance in dentistry - ADA addresses the problem


Dental prescriptions account for approximately 10% of the total number of antibiotic prescriptions every year around the world, and studies have demonstrated that when it comes to severe dental infections in Australia, 11% are resistant to penicillin, and 13% are resistant to multiple antibiotics which presents significant treatment challenges. In recognition the ADA has signed the WHO’s international pledge to address the problem.



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App may take bite out of dental visit for preschool kids


A new study is investigating ways in which an app that takes photographs of young children’s teeth and allows remote screening by dental professionals might be used as an alternative method of dental care. The Dental Screening Study is a part of the ORIGINS Project, which is following 10,000 families across a decade to improve child and adult health.


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The Practice Of Dreams: Kia Pajouhesh


Learning comes easy to Smile Solutions Managing Director Kia Pajouhesh. So easy, in fact, that he was able to skip three years of high school, finishing before he turned 16. And when he attended the University of Melbourne, it came as no surprise when he graduated with honours in science and dentistry at the unheard of age of 23.


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Good oral health in pregnancy could help reduce risk of premature birth


Good news to reduce the likelihood of pre-term birth, which affects about 1 in 10. Regular dental checks, dental cleaning and treatment of gum inflammation should be a vital part of pregnancy care to help prevent adverse outcomes including premature birth, a global University of Sydney review has found.


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Obesity raises the risk of gum disease by inflating growth of bone-destroying cells


Chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new University at Buffalo research that sought to improve understanding of the connection between obesity and gum disease.


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