Ava Barros[email protected]PeriodonticsThis AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammationAn artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toothbrush may improve oral hygiene levels and brushing duration, particularly benefiting patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.April 19, 2024NutritionWhat pomegranate juice may do to patients' teethDespite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in PLoS One.April 19, 2024PeriodonticsHow much sleep may raise one's gum disease risk?Getting too few hours of sleep nightly may be associated with a significantly greater risk of developing periodontitis, according to a review recently published in the International Dental Journal.April 18, 2024Public HealthWhere kids have the best oral health may surprise youMassachusetts may be the U.S. state with the best children's health, but the District of Columbia was ranked No. 1 for pediatric dental health.April 17, 2024Dental EducationNew program can save dental students a year of studies, tuitionPittsburg State University and Kansas City University have introduced a new accelerated program to save medical and dental students both time and money, allowing them to enter the healthcare field faster.April 16, 2024ObesityBMI not linked to worse jaw surgery outcomes, problemsHaving a higher body mass index (BMI) may not correlate with poorer jaw surgery outcomes or postoperative complications. This research was recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.April 16, 2024Oral-Systemic LinkMaybe it's time to advance dentists as primary care providers?With a better understanding of the oral-systemic link, reorienting dental education to better integrate dentistry into primary healthcare could lead to better health outcomes, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.April 13, 2024Oral-Systemic LinkOral germ linked to worsening of colorectal cancerA specific type of bacteria commonly found in the mouth can migrate to the gut and grow within human colorectal cancer tumors, potentially exacerbating cancer progression, according to a study recently published in Nature.April 13, 2024Insurance12M lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 emergency expiredIn 2023, approximately 12 million adults and children lost dental coverage under Medicaid due to reevaluations following the end of the public health emergency declared during COVID-19, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.April 11, 2024Public HealthHandling dental emergencies at the touch of an appA free app has been developed to offer guidance for dental professionals in handling unexpected situations in the dental office, including a hyperventilating patient, anxiety, and cardiac emergencies, according to news from Tufts University.April 10, 2024Previous PagePage 3 of 10Next PageTop StoriesRestorationsWhen DME should be used prior to restorationsDeep margin elevation (DME) may effectively address various clinical challenges associated with subgingival margins before restorations, but it can't be used on every patient, according to a review article published in the Journal of Dentistry.Team ManagementDo's and don'ts for having a low-stress practiceSmile DesignNew ways to restore teeth may upend dentistryRestorationsThese materials show promise for filling dental defectsSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand