Dental Specialties: Page 74

Common TMD may be linked to calcium, vitamin D

By Melissa Busch

Patients with a common type of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) had lower calcium and vitamin D levels, indicating that calcium metabolism may be linked to these jaw conditions. The results were published on October 21 in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

October 26, 2022

SprintRay launches new hybrid ceramic resin

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

SprintRay has launched OnX Tough, a hybrid ceramic resin designed for the 3D printing of dental prosthetics.

October 26, 2022

Are primary care providers addressing kids' dental health?

By Alex Dagostino

Primary care providers may think they talk with parents about children's oral health more than they actually do, according to a study published on October 26 in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care.

October 26, 2022

Researchers developing probe to rapidly detect gum disease

By Melissa Busch

Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the U.K. are developing a dental probe, which is believed to be the first of its kind, that can quickly identify periodontal disease and its severity from a saliva sample.

October 25, 2022

How much do ads affect the idea of an ideal smile?

By Alex Dagostino

Evidence shows that people are judged on their appearance, whether we like it or not. But how much do advertisements influence what we think of as an ideal smile? Researchers analyzed the effects of priming on social judgments in a study published on October 22 in the Journal of Dentistry.

October 25, 2022

#DIYdentist is trending on TikTok

By Alex Dagostino

A new hashtag going viral on social media platform TikTok is showing users new ways to care for their teeth without visiting the dentist. The "tricks" include teeth filling, drilling, repairing, and applying tooth gems, which is drawing warnings against these at-home practices from dental professionals.

October 24, 2022

Facing osteosarcoma in the age of Instagram

By Dr. Teresa Yang

Like many 30-something-year-old women, Jen Taylor chronicles her life on the social media platform Instagram. In Taylor's case, her profile also serves as an outlet for documenting her life after she was diagnosed with cancer in her maxilla in her late 20s. Dr. Teresa Yang shares Taylor's story.

October 24, 2022

Trending: Botox for bruxism

By Alex Dagostino

Many people are familiar with Botox to get rid of fine lines and wrinkles. But studies published in Neurology and Pain Research Management show that the muscle-relaxing properties of Botox have promising results for jaw clenching and teeth grinding.

October 24, 2022

3M Oral Care debuts new matrix system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Minnesota-based manufacturer 3M Oral Care has introduced a new custom matrix system that aims to make composite placement less stressful and more predictable.

October 23, 2022

Week in Review: New AAOMS guidance | Systemic complications after dental care | What patients will do to avoid a root canal

By Theresa Pablos

October 21, 2022

Sonendo launches updated GentleWave system

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Digital technology company Sonendo has released an updated version of the GentleWave G4 system.

October 20, 2022

Prosthetic knee outcomes worse for patients with implants

By Melissa Busch

Patients who had dental caries or implant placement one year before total knee arthroplasty have more complications, including heart attacks, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Arthroplasty.

October 20, 2022

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