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Sensory Adaptations Found to Help Children with Autism at the Dentist

New research from JAMA Network Open has found that children with autism displayed significantly less stress in sensory-adapted dental environments (SADE) compared to a regular dental environment (RDE). Children with autism tend to have more oral health challenges, often due to sensory overresponsivity. Dental offices can be an overwhelming environment with the bright lights, loud tools and reclining chairs. […]

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The Role of Micronutrients in Periodontal Disease Prevention and Therapy

Current periodontal standard-of-care measures are aimed at preventing and controlling periodontitis and establishing or maintaining balanced interactions between microbial factors and the immune-inflammatory host response that are compatible with periodontal health. Although effective in the majority of patients with periodontitis, these interventions have their limitations. They may cause side effects or result in only partial

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