Karie Neeley Anderson

Endodontics
New research explains why implant infections defy antibiotics
Titanium particles released by corrosion trap macrophages in an inflammatory state, which may explain why antibiotics so often fail.
November 5, 2026
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Hygiene Tools
More than 8 in 10 HSA and FSA holders would spend tax-free dollars on oral care
Over 8 in 10 HSA and FSA holders would use the funds to buy oral care products. A dentist-sponsored bill in Congress would allow it.
October 30, 2026
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Public Health
Dental care costs amount to 14 hours of work for U.S. adults. In some states, it’s 20.
A recent analysis shows dental care costs households 11 to 20 hours of work a year. Here’s what the data mean for clinicians.
October 29, 2026
Dental tools, including a mirror and explorer, lie on top of several $100 bills, signifying cost of dental care.
Dental Specialties
Those aren’t baseballs: A N.Y. homeowner uncovers a mastodon jaw
A New York gardener’s "baseballs" were mastodon molars still seated in a complete fossil mandible.
October 15, 2026
Close-up of fossilized mastodon teeth.
TMJ/TMD
Is football stress showing up in your patients' smiles?
A DenTek survey shows that game-related stress lingers for many fans well after the final whistle.
October 1, 2026
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Infection Control
Phage therapy may show promise against periodontal disease bacteria
Could using a virus to attack periodontal bacteria effectively fight gum disease?
September 24, 2026
3D scientific illustration of bacteria and viral particles on teeth.
Privacy
Decades-old dental x-rays litter Lake Erie
Decades-old dental radiographs mysteriously started washing up on the shores of Lake Erie in New York this summer.
September 15, 2026
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Oral Cancer
Could chewing gum target HPV and curb oral cancer bacteria?
A Penn Dental study found bean gum with an antimicrobial peptide slashed HPV and cancer-linked bacteria in early lab testing.
September 9, 2026
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Vulnerable Populations
Coordinated care boosts oral health during pregnancy
Scheduling dental visits during prenatal care sharply boosts follow-through for vulnerable patients.
September 4, 2026
A dentist wearing a mask uses tools to inspect a pregnant women's teeth.
Dental Education
AI avatars help dental students polish real-world communication skills
New AI patients like John and Judy are helping dental students refine their chairside communication skills alongside their clinical technique.
August 25, 2026
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Legal Issues
Dentist accused of touching staff makes plea deal
A dentist's career ended in a sexual misconduct plea deal and potential prison time.
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Brain
What you may not know about gum disease, cognitive functioning
Headshot of Dr. Jennifer You, founder and owner of Lumos Dental.
Endodontics
'But it doesn’t hurt.' How to talk to patients about cracked teeth before they break.
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Endodontics
New research explains why implant infections defy antibiotics
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Privacy
Dr. Lorne Lavine on the dental cybersecurity and AI risks heading into 2027
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