Melissa Busch[email protected]Legal IssuesNIDCR director on leave due to probe into her alleged behaviorThe director of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has been on paid administrative leave for eight months while her alleged behavior is being investigated.November 14, 2024Smile DesignDental prostheses may be linked to liver function changesHigher numbers of fixed dental prostheses, which contain metal components, may be correlated with blood lead levels and changes in liver function.November 13, 2024Legal IssuesDentist arrested for inappropriate contact with patientsA dentist accused of engaging in inappropriate conduct with patients has been arrested, according to police.November 12, 2024DenturesIngested denture required 2 surgeries, months of recovery for manA man unknowingly swallowed his partial denture, causing an abnormal connection between his esophagus and trachea that required him to undergo two surgeries and eight months of recovery.November 12, 2024Regulatory UpdatesTrump expected to end water fluoridation in 2025Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said President-elect Donald Trump will recommend in January that fluoride be removed from public water systems.November 11, 2024Legal IssuesDental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugsA dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.November 8, 2024Alternative Pain TherapiesThe key to dentin hypersensitivity may be in your kitchenAn antioxidant found in many plants like grapes and apples, as well as red wine and green tea, may aid in the treatment of dentin hypersensitivity.November 8, 2024Legal IssuesWife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practiceThe wife of an orthodontist in California who was accused of preparing false financial statements for his practice that resulted in tax evasion has pleaded guilty.November 7, 2024Regulatory UpdatesTrump win may mean bye-bye to fluoridated drinking waterIf Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the cavity-fighter fluoride may be removed from U.S. public water systems.November 4, 2024Dental HygieneTaking melatonin may protect oral healthThe sleep aid supplement melatonin may have a protective role in oral health, potentially aiding in managing periodontitis, oral cancers, and more.November 4, 2024Previous PagePage 24 of 53Next PageTop StoriesAntibioticsOral mucositis may be tied to antibiotic-related infectionA common antibiotic-associated infection may be linked to oral mucositis, according to a large study.CardiovascularGum disease may increase risk of CKM syndromeSmile DesignClinical tip: What you should know about using a barium guide in your dental practiceOffice ManagementThe dental office manager's guide to a burnout-free practicePatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fear
