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The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) provides updates on interesting periodontal news and resources.

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"As first responders continue their search efforts, groups like the Texas Dental Association are rallying around those affected." Read more at the link below! adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/…

"As first responders continue their search efforts, groups like the Texas Dental Association are rallying around those affected."

Read more at the link below!

adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2025/…
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Heading out for a summer vacation? Don't take a vacation from your oral health. Pack floss and a toothbrush, choose smile-friendly snacks, and stick to your brushing and flossing routine, even on the road. Lear more about gum disease prevention below! perio.org/for-patients/g…

Heading out for a summer vacation? Don't take a vacation from your oral health.

Pack floss and a toothbrush, choose smile-friendly snacks, and stick to your brushing and flossing routine, even on the road.

Lear more about gum disease prevention below!

perio.org/for-patients/g…
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"Mouth sores, infections and jaw deterioration are among the side effects of cancer treatments that can cause great discomfort for patients." Learn more at the link below! thegazette.com/healthy-you/de…

"Mouth sores, infections and jaw deterioration are among the side effects of cancer treatments that can cause great discomfort for patients."

Learn more at the link below!

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"People on social media are opting for temporary plastic snap-on veneers to give them a picture-perfect smile nowadays. But is this doing them more harm than good?" Learn more at the link below! bit.ly/46KJ0He

"People on social media are opting for temporary plastic snap-on veneers to give them a picture-perfect smile nowadays. But is this doing them more harm than good?"

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"After Stage 4 tongue cancer stole her ability to speak, Sonya Sotinsky used AI and determination to preserve her voice—Jersey accent, sarcasm, and all." Read more at the link below! dentistryiq.com/dentistry/rese…

"After Stage 4 tongue cancer stole her ability to speak, Sonya Sotinsky used AI and determination to preserve her voice—Jersey accent, sarcasm, and all."

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dentistryiq.com/dentistry/rese…
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"Discover how the latest research links oral health to systemic diseases like stroke, IBD, and heart disease—and why many patients still miss the connection." Read more at the link below! rdhmag.com/pathology/oral…

"Discover how the latest research links oral health to systemic diseases like stroke, IBD, and heart disease—and why many patients still miss the connection."

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📰AAP President Dr. Mia Geisinger weighs in on the importance of cleaning between your teeth, and why tools like interdental brushes help patients achieve a deeper clean, protect against gum disease, and safeguard overall health. Read more below! nytimes.com/2025/08/06/wel…

📰AAP President Dr. Mia Geisinger weighs in on the importance of cleaning between your teeth, and why tools like interdental brushes help patients achieve a deeper clean, protect against gum disease, and safeguard overall health.

Read more below!

nytimes.com/2025/08/06/wel…
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"The next time you pull an unwanted hair out of your mouth, here’s food for thought—the keratin found in that hair may show up in toothpaste within the next two to three years." Read more at the link below! rdhmag.com/patient-care/r…

"The next time you pull an unwanted hair out of your mouth, here’s food for thought—the keratin found in that hair may show up in toothpaste within the next two to three years."

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rdhmag.com/patient-care/r…
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"Brushing your teeth in the morning is a no-brainer, but timing matters." Read more at the link below! verywellhealth.com/brush-teeth-be…

"Brushing your teeth in the morning is a no-brainer, but timing matters."

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verywellhealth.com/brush-teeth-be…
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"Many facets of our health are interconnected and influence each other... There’s a bidirectional relationship between mental health and oral health." Read more at the link below! healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/202…

"Many facets of our health are interconnected and influence each other... There’s a bidirectional relationship between mental health and oral health."

Read more at the link below!

healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/202…
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"...performing some of those practices in front of patients can give them reassurance that you’re following the proper steps to keep them safe." Read more at the link below! danb.org/news-blog/deta…

"...performing some of those practices in front of patients can give them reassurance that you’re following the proper steps to keep them safe."

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"A new study from a researcher at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine found that nearly one in three young adults skipped visits to the dentist in the past year..." Read more at the link below! now.tufts.edu/2025/09/18/one…

"A new study from a researcher at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine found that nearly one in three young adults skipped visits to the dentist in the past year..."

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The Mediterranean diet is linked to reduced gum inflammation, a stepping stone toward better overall health. 🌿🦷 Read more in this CNN article featuring the Journal of Periodontology findings: cnn.com/2025/09/15/hea…

The Mediterranean diet is linked to reduced gum inflammation, a stepping stone toward better overall health. 🌿🦷

Read more in this CNN article featuring the Journal of Periodontology findings:

cnn.com/2025/09/15/hea…
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"A new study coauthored by ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler warns that ending community water fluoridation in the US could trigger a nationwide oral health crisis..." Read more at the link below! dentistryiq.com/dentistry/rese…

"A new study coauthored by ADA President Dr. Brett Kessler warns that ending community water fluoridation in the US could trigger a nationwide oral health crisis..."

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"Many Americans are surprised by how little their dental insurance covers when significant treatment is needed." Read more at the link below! adanews.ada.org/huddles/public…

"Many Americans are surprised by how little their dental insurance covers when significant treatment is needed."

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"Some people might consider their dentist’s office a place for talking only about the health of their teeth and gums, not their heart or brain. But avoiding those topics would be a mistake..." Read more at the link below! heart.org/en/news/2025/1…

"Some people might consider their dentist’s office a place for talking only about the health of their teeth and gums, not their heart or brain. But avoiding those topics would be a mistake..."

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heart.org/en/news/2025/1…
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"How can you let your kids enjoy Halloween while preventing cavities later on?" Read more at the link below! mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z…

"How can you let your kids enjoy Halloween while preventing cavities later on?"

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mouthhealthy.org/all-topics-a-z…
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"Many people choose to get an oral piercing as a form of self-expression, but are they aware of the potential risks to their oral health? Here's what to know before getting that piercing." Read more at the link below! dentistryiq.com/personal-welln…

"Many people choose to get an oral piercing as a form of self-expression, but are they aware of the potential risks to their oral health? Here's what to know before getting that piercing."

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This Halloween, protect your gums from spooky surprises! Stick to candy that dissolves quickly, rinse with water after sweets, and keep up with brushing and flossing. 🎃🦷 Learn more about gum disease risk factors, prevention, and more at perio.org/for-patients/.

This Halloween, protect your gums from spooky surprises! Stick to candy that dissolves quickly, rinse with water after sweets, and keep up with brushing and flossing. 🎃🦷

Learn more about gum disease risk factors, prevention, and more at perio.org/for-patients/.
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"The effects of shame may not only worsen an individual’s self-esteem, but it can prevent them from seeking timely and beneficial dental care." Read more at the link below! drbicuspid.com/dental-practic…

"The effects of shame may not only worsen an individual’s self-esteem, but it can prevent them from seeking timely and beneficial dental care."

Read more at the link below!

drbicuspid.com/dental-practic…