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Cold sore treatment: 4 methods to improve healing

Jan. 4, 2024
Cold sore treatment typically involves antiviral drugs that slow or inhibit viral replication but do not eliminate the virus or its recurrence. Dr. Scott Froum looks at several...
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Clinical Tips

Dental implant complications: “My dental implant fell out!”

Dec. 23, 2023
Dr. Scott Froum says if you get a call from a patient saying their “dental implant fell out,” it’s important to clarify exactly which component fell out so you can proceed with...
Dental Implants

Sinus lifts made safe and easy using hydraulics

As the landscape of implantology evolves, the adoption of hydraulic lifts is poised to become the gold standard in noninvasive sinus lift surgeries, reshaping the future of dental...
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Clinical Tips

Toothpaste to treat peanut allergies

Dec. 6, 2023
A new toothpaste that can help reduce the allergic reaction to peanuts in adults has demonstrated safety and efficacy in a phase 1 study. A phase 2 trial will investigate its ...
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Periodontics

Patients with type 2 diabetes and tooth loss, gum problems more likely to be nutrient-deficient

A new study shows patients with type 2 diabetes who have lost teeth or have poor gum condition are more likely to be deficient in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.