Dental Specialties

Gum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancer

By Ava Barros

Research recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.

August 29, 2025

Dr. Tom Giacobbi ranks popular dental treatments ... do you agree?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another video, this time ranking popular dental treatments from oil pulling to no-prep veneers. What do you think of his rankings?

August 29, 2025

Dental diseases may affect kids' sleeping patterns

By Ava Barros

Dental problems like cavities and gum disease may disrupt children's sleep and how long they rest, according to a study recently published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.

August 28, 2025

Clinical tip: How to properly remove aligners

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Shalin Shah of CDOCS shares his tips for helping patients master inserting and removing aligners -- even those with complex attachments -- by focusing on technique, comfort, and confidence.

August 27, 2025

Sensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescue

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Researchers in India deployed nanobots to treat sensitive teeth, and the preliminary results look promising.

August 26, 2025

Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease

By Ava Barros

Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.

August 25, 2025

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

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