Dental Specialties: Page 17

Surprising factors that may cause more caries in kids

By Ava Barros

Factors including sex, unhealthy lifestyles, and problematic internet use may significantly increase the risk of caries in pediatric patients, according to research recently published in BMC Oral Health.

February 4, 2025

The role of fatty acids in periodontitis progression

By Ava Barros

Consuming certain dietary fatty acids may contribute to the progression and severity of periodontitis, according to a large-scale study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

February 3, 2025

Antacids may wreck dental restorations

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Liquid antacids that contain substances, including calcium carbonate, used to ease gastrointestinal conditions like acid reflux may significantly damage dental restorations. The report was published recently in BMC Oral Health.

February 3, 2025

Restoring aesthetics and durability in a bruxism case

By Dr. Jae Seon Kim, MSD

Patients suffering from bruxism pose unique challenges to dentists, especially when creating beautiful, strong, lasting restorations. Dr. Jae Seon Kim shares a fascinating case of how he transformed one woman's smile.

January 30, 2025

An easy way to extend teeth whitening

By Ava Barros

Over-the-counter whitening strips may enhance and prolong the whitening results of in-office treatments, according to research published on January 23 in the Journal of Dentistry.

January 30, 2025

'Anesthetic Intelligence': Dentistry's most important 'AI'?

By Balanced Pharma

New local dental anesthetics can reduce pain, reduce waiting time, and offer increased reliability.

January 30, 2025

Is VPR or face scans better for smile design?

By Ava Barros

There may be notable differences in the trueness and precision of facial scans compared to virtual patient representations (VPRs), according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics.

January 30, 2025

Clinical tip: Repositioning a luxated tooth

By Kevin Henry

Dr. Doug Smail returns with advice to benefit younger dental patients who come into your practice after an accident.

January 29, 2025

1st case of anesthesia-induced bone death in healthy patient

By Melissa Busch

A healthy man had bone tissue death in his jaw following an anesthesia injection for a cavity, which is believed to be the first reported case of this complication.

January 28, 2025

1 in 10 overdoses on medication for dental pain

By Melissa Busch

About 10% of dental patients accidentally overdose on pain medication, according to a new study.

January 27, 2025

Opinion: It's time to reevaluate the fluoride conversation

By Dr. Mark Burhenne

Dental patients who are informed about the risks of fluoride may look for alternative treatments, pushing cosmetic dentistry to evolve, writes Dr. Mark Burhenne.

January 24, 2025

Clinicians may finally be responding to the opioid crisis

By Ava Barros

Dental care providers have significantly reduced the number of opioid prescriptions after oral surgery procedures over a 10-year period, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 23, 2025

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