Will Morton

Infection Control
Tongue tissue shows distinct response to COVID-19
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that the immunoinflammatory response of COVID-19 in oral tissue is distinct and may play an important role in regeneration after infection.
March 22, 2023
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Endodontics
Animal study reveals path to new implant coating material
Researchers in Korea have developed a new coating for dental implants that could significantly facilitate bone regeneration, according to a recent study.
March 20, 2023
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Periodontics
Study reveals important cellular activity in the gingiva
Researchers at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, have shed light on biological activity related to gingiva fibroblasts, cells that help produce fibers that hold our teeth in place, according to a news release issued by the university.
March 15, 2023
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Periodontics
Is gum disease linked to atrial fibrillation?
Researchers at Newcastle Dental Hospital in Tyne, England, will check patients to see if there is a link between gum disease and a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to ITV News.
March 8, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Supplement focuses on dental-medical integration
Two studies led by researchers at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston were among articles highlighted on February 27 in an Annals of Family Medicine special supplement. Both studies focused on how nondental professionals can support dental health.
March 1, 2023
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Periodontics
Manuka honey may have sweet effect on implant bone healing
Soaking collagen scaffolds in manuka honey could increase their ability to produce minerals and promote osteogenesis, yet the scaffolds offer little resistance to bacterial infection, according to researchers.
February 28, 2023
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Oral Cancer
Oral bacteria may increase heart disease risk
Infection with a common bacteria linked with periodontal disease, oral cancers, and bad breath may cause a slight increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published on February 14 in eLife.
February 22, 2023
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Periodontics
Researchers develop cytokine score for gum inflammation
A new scoring method based on cytokine levels in saliva could help dentists determine how well patients respond to treatments for gum disease, according to researchers at the New York University College of Dentistry.
February 20, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Treats from grandparents not so sweet
Less than half of mothers address the issue of grandparents giving their grandchildren copious amounts of cavity-causing foods and beverages, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
February 15, 2023
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Dental Hygiene
Grant given to create remote-controlled tooth cleaning tool
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has received a $256,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to develop magnetic nanotechnology for use in at-home dental care products.
February 8, 2023
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Podcasts
DSO Deep Dive: Deepening the understanding of the dentist's transition process
After her recent article on aligning with the right dental service organization (DSO), author Kim McCleskey returns for a podcast to discuss equity rolling and matching transition goals with the ideal partner.
Girl Mouth Mirror
Pediatrics
Study reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority children
Handcuffs
Legal Issues
Obsessed patient arrested for stalking dental practice
Judge Gavel Court
Legal Issues
2 sentenced for smuggled dental molds, diamond grill
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DSO Deep Dive: Deepening the understanding of the dentist's transition process
By Kevin Henry
After her recent article on aligning with the right dental service organization (DSO), author Kim McCleskey returns for a podcast to discuss equity rolling and matching transition goals with the ideal partner.
May 1, 2024
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Study reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority children
By Ava Barros
Children of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according to a large study recently published in AJPM Focus.
April 30, 2024
Girl Mouth Mirror
Obsessed patient arrested for stalking dental practice
By Melissa Busch
A patient believed to be obsessed with his former dental practice and one of its employees was arrested for stalking.
April 30, 2024
Handcuffs
2 sentenced for smuggled dental molds, diamond grill
By Melissa Busch
Two men were sentenced to prison for their roles in scheme to smuggle a bejeweled grill into a state prison.
April 30, 2024
Judge Gavel Court
DSO M&A: Planning and timelines for a dental practice sale
By Beth Gaddis
Plenty are eyeing the dental market to gauge when might be the best time to sell, since many strategic buyers postponed transactions in early 2024 because of high interest rates and the rising cost of capital, writes Beth Gaddis.
April 30, 2024
Beth Gaddis.
5 ways dental-medical collaboration can improve oral cancer statistics
By Michael Ventriello
By implementing five collaborative strategies, dentists and physicians can shift the oral cancer paradigm to significantly reduce oral cancer mortality rates and improve overall patient outcomes, writes Michael Ventriello.
April 30, 2024
Michael Ventriello
Unlicensed dentist arrested again
By Melissa Busch
For the second time since the start of 2024, a woman was arrested for practicing without a dental license.
April 29, 2024
Jail Hands
Hip replacement patients may need to delay invasive dental care
By Melissa Busch
It may be advisable to delay invasive dental procedures in total hip arthroplasty patients, according to a new study.
April 29, 2024
Hip Joint Female
What dental teams can do to help prevent oral cancer
By Ava Barros
Educating patients about risk-reduction strategies, like promoting HPV vaccination, is crucial for the early detection and prevention of oral squamous cell carcinomas. The report was published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.
April 29, 2024
Dentist Counsel Patient
Do's and don'ts for building your team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dentistry is facing severe staffing challenges, which is affecting practices nationwide. To keep your valued staff, follow these do's and don'ts, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin.
April 29, 2024
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Toothache leads to implant removal from man's skull
By Melissa Busch
A toothache landed a man in the hospital, requiring lifesaving surgery to remove a dental implant from his skull.
April 26, 2024
Dental Implant Placement
Sweetening up dental injections to reduce kids' pain
By Ava Barros
Applying a sugar-free flavoring before administering local anesthetic injections in pediatric dental patients may decrease pain, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.
April 26, 2024
Boy Procedure Suction
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