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October 8, 2020October 8, 2020

Using Artificial Intelligence for COVID-19 treatment identification.

Six Potential COVID -19 treatments – In an interesting story, two brothers who started their careers in different areas are now working together to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to identify drugs that may be used to fight COVID-19.

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July 7, 2020October 6, 2020

Stress, inflammation and gum disease.

Stress is the body’s response to outside noxious, or perceived to be noxious, factors. It is protective, basic and an ancient response which is both innate and learned. It has been associated with inflammation. Periodontal ( gum ) disease is a common yet preventable disease which may act as an ideal model for understanding this connection better.

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June 29, 2020October 6, 2020

Foods That List Sugar as the First Ingredient

Picture of a spoon in a sugar bowel

Then there are products that list sugar as the very first ingredient—which of course means that by weight, there’s more sweetener than any other ingredient.

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June 25, 2020October 6, 2020

An Update on the Association Between Periodontitis and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

A recent article from a US University further supports the association of gum disease and obstructive Sleep Apnea The study and article – An Update on the Association Between Periodontitis and Obstructive Sleep Apnea is from 2020.

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June 21, 2020September 28, 2020

Why Dental Imaging?

Imaging means recording clinical information and can include 3D scans of the dental arches (teeth) , photos and low dose 3D radiology. The value in dentistry and diagnosis is enormous, and none more so, than when assessing the upper airway.

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