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Learn more about cleft lip and cleft palate this Birth Defects Awareness Month
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AI tool showed a smaller jawbone may increase risk of TMDs
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Fluoride can prevent tooth decay in children and adults
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NIDCR is the federal government's lead agency for scientific research on dental, oral and craniofacial health and disease.
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Checking for oral cancer at a dental visit is quick and easy
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Dentists may prescribe medications including opioids for pain relief