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Endodontics Insider: Regenerative endo treatments show promise in trial

By Theresa Pablos

February 16, 2022

Jacksonville University adds implantology certificate program

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Jacksonville University has introduced a three-year Master of Science in Dentistry program with a certificate in comprehensive oral implantology.

February 15, 2022

Cuspies winners highlight link between oral, overall health

By Theresa Pablos

DrBicuspid.com is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Cuspies awards. Many of the people, products, and events that took home a trophy address the relationship between oral and overall health -- a connection that is looking increasingly important over time.

February 14, 2022

What you need to know about bruxism and vitamin D

By Melissa Busch

The severity of tooth clenching and grinding that patients experience may be associated with their vitamin D levels, according to a study published February 6 in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.

February 10, 2022

Bien-Air to launch new handpiece

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Bien-Air Dental plans to launch Nova, a new contra-angle handpiece, at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, which will be held February 24-26.

February 8, 2022

Could leaning back in the dental chair lead to stroke symptoms?

By Melissa Busch

Two patients experienced strokelike symptoms after hyperextending their necks during dental treatment, according to a case report recently published online in the Neurologist.

February 8, 2022

Gold dental implants linked to rare oral lichen planus

By Melissa Busch

Gold-containing dental implants may have caused an allergic reaction in a 64-year-old woman's mouth that developed into the chronic inflammatory disease oral lichen planus. The case report was published on February 2 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.

February 3, 2022

Taste disorders, xerostomia common in COVID-19 patients

By Hannah Madans and Leah Sherwood

Dentists should stay abreast of the most common oral manifestations of COVID-19 such as taste disorders and xerostomia, according to a recent study published online in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

February 2, 2022

SARS-CoV-2 may reside in perio pockets, cavities

By Melissa Busch

SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in cavitated tooth decay and periodontal pockets, suggesting that these sites may act as reservoirs for infection, according to an article recently published online in Molecular Oral Microbiology.

February 2, 2022

Tooth protein prevents bone loss in mice

A research team found that a small enamel protein can promote bone formation and prevent bone loss in mice. The results, published in the journal PLOS One, suggest potential interventions for conditions marked by bone loss, such as advanced gum disease and osteoporosis.

February 1, 2022

NIDCR highlights need to improve health inequities

By Melissa Busch

Healthcare professionals need to recognize and address disparities that lead to worse oral and overall health for some racial and ethnic populations, according to a January 25 meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) advisory council.

January 25, 2022

Access to fluoridated water falls short at Calif. university

By Hannah Welk

Employees with access to water containing fluoride can have related oral health benefits, but at least one California university is falling short of providing clean and readily available fluoridated water, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 20, 2022

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