Dental Specialties

Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed

By Ava Barros

Three factors may put preschool-age children at increased odds for early childhood caries, reports a study recently published in BMC Pediatrics.

August 22, 2025

Ormco launches new aligner workflow

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ormco Corporation has launched Spark StageRx, a visual workflow tool for aligner treatment planning.

August 21, 2025

Amino acid may fight caries better than fluoride

By Melissa Busch

Depending on its concentration, amino acid arginine toothpaste may reduce active caries in children better than dentifrices containing sodium fluoride.

August 21, 2025

The pitfalls of compounded pharmaceuticals in dentistry

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Richard Nagelberg warns against using non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved compounded minocycline gel for periodontitis treatment, citing safety and informed consent concerns.

August 21, 2025

Mindfulness may improve TMD-related pain

By Ava Barros

Practicing mindfulness may ease the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges of managing pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), suggests research in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.

August 20, 2025

What affects dental restoration longevity may surprise you

By Ava Barros

The longevity of dental restorations may be influenced by a few specific factors, reports research recently published in Dental Materials.

August 20, 2025

Preemies may be predisposed to oral health problems

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Teens born very prematurely report more frequent orofacial pain, dental anxiety, and show distinct oral hygiene habits, among other findings, according to research from Malmö University.

August 19, 2025

Have these chronic diseases? It may mean worse news for gums

By Melissa Busch

Patients with these chronic conditions experienced more than double the risk of severe gum disease, according to a new study.

August 18, 2025

How stress affects tooth decay in kids

By Ava Barros

A Journal of Dentistry study reports that childhood stress may affect kids' oral health in ways like increased caries risk, emphasizing the need for dentists to address psychological factors.

August 15, 2025

These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients

By Ava Barros

Patients under age 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may be at greater risk of tooth loss, reports a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.

August 13, 2025

Clinical tip: Your checklist for dental implants and CBCT

By Kevin Henry

Are you using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging correctly when planning dental implants? This clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, explains how CBCT can benefit you and your patients even more.

August 13, 2025

Dr. Tom Giacobbi on building the pediatric portion of your dental practice

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Tom Giacobbi continues his Just a Minute, Doc series by sharing tips on winning over children and their parents for your dental practice.

August 8, 2025

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