This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here December 16, 2020 .RESEARCH & SCIENCE All about fluoride: Updated clinical report covers caries prevention in primary care AAP News Tooth decay remains one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood in the United States, but access to dental care is a challenge for many. Dental caries disproportionately affects poor, young, minority populations and children with special health care needs. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Procter & Gamble Give the Gift of Better Oral Health Healthy Implant Toolkit Free Dental Atlas -Periodontal Chairside Guide Free Continuing Education Long term xerogenic medication use linked to tooth wear, study finds Medical Dialogues Dentists have found that the current use of xerogenic medication showed associated with the presence of tooth wear. This association was accounted for by subjective indicators of oral dryness, according to the study published in the Journal of Dentistry. READ MORE Efficacy and safety of oral panobinostat plus subcutaneous bortezomib and oral dexamethasone in patients with relapsed or relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma The Lancet Improved therapeutic options are needed for patients with relapsed or relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. Subcutaneous bortezomib has replaced intravenous bortezomib as it is associated with a more favourable toxicity profile. We investigated the activity and safety of three different dosing regimens of oral panobinostat in combination with subcutaneous bortezomib and oral dexamethasone for this indication. READ MORE .DENTAL INDUSTRY NEWS Essential oral healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic Eurek Alert The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need for consensus on the definition of essential oral healthcare. The article "Pandemic considerations on essential oral healthcare" provides a layered model of essential oral healthcare, integrating urgent and basic oral healthcare, as well as advanced and specialist oral healthcare. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Why Haven't You Switched? No membrane works better around teeth than BioXclude® dehydrated human deepithelialized amnion-chorion membrane (ddACM). Click here to watch Dr. Dan Holtzclaw’s lecture, Rise of Placental Tissue Products for Tissue Repair and Regeneration. Click here to watch testimonials that will reiterate advantages such as accelerated healing and unparalleled ease of use. LEARN MORE .WHAT YOUR PATIENTS ARE READING Maintaining oral health remains key to overall health and well-being Talk Business Since March, we have seen a change in how the dental community continues to safely see patients. Dental experts across Arkansas have worked to implement social distancing standards, enhanced cleaning protocols and integrated new technology in an effort to continue to treat patients and provide an essential health care service. READ MORE What it's like to go to the dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic Very Well Health Going to the dentist is a whole new experience during the pandemic. From having your temperature taken at the door to rinsing your mouth before it's touched, there are a few added safety measures you can expect. READ MORE What's the cause of that dark spot on your tooth? Healthline Even if you’re a diligent brusher and flosser, spots can still show up on your teeth. While some types of discoloration aren’t a cause for concern, a black or dark dot may point to a more serious issue like tooth decay. 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READ MORE Case study: The dentist and the ever-persistent, unhappy patient DrBicuspid As dentists and team members, we know that not every dental patient is going to walk out of our practice happy. We also know there are those who will say everything is fine to our face but then go home and decide to post something on social media that says otherwise. READ MORE Dental office managers: Look to the future Dentistry iQ What a difference a year makes! Like many dental office managers, I look forward to closing out a year and I anticipate the new year ahead. This past year was no different. Oh, wait. Halt the presses! We’re talking about 2020 here. Yes, we all anticipated 2020 with open arms, ready to embrace a new year with all of our usual gusto. Little did we know that 2020 had different plans. READ MORE   This Week in Perio Connect with AAP Dennis Hall, Director of Publishing, MultiView, 469-420-2656 | Download media kit Contribute news American Academy of Periodontology 737 N. 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