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2021
November
15,
2021
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14:54 PM
America/New_York
In 2018, more than 10% of the total U.S. population had diabetes, and more than one-third of U.S. adults had prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the same...
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May
25,
2021
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11:19 AM
America/New_York
Each year, growing research continues to reinforce the connections between oral health and overall health. For people with chronic conditions such as diabetes, those connections are even more critical...
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2020
March
09,
2020
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11:01 AM
America/New_York
It’s hard to surprise today’s patients as they are becoming more familiar with the latest health-tech gadgets, such as at-home LED whitening kits, AI-powered toothbrushes, and smile aligners made by 3...
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2019
October
23,
2019
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09:09 AM
America/New_York
It’s true innovation in dentistry has lagged behind the overall health industry, but as more people recognize that oral health is an integral part of overall health, we’re seeing bigger strides in...
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April
29,
2019
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10:25 AM
America/New_York
Are these oral health facts surprising?
People with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to have heart disease
People with diabetes are more likely to have gum disease, maki...
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2017
September
26,
2017
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15:14 PM
America/New_York
As part of our commitment to meeting the different oral health needs for different populations, DentaQuest learns about cultural heritage through observances like Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs t...
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2016
May
09,
2016
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08:00 AM
America/New_York
During Healthy Vision Month each May, the National Eye Institute encourages Americans to make their eye health a priority and informs them about steps they can take to protect their vision. But why ar...
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