Kate Madden Yee[email protected]WellnessJawbone changes may indicate risk of height loss in women as they ageMidlife changes to a woman’s jawbone may indicate impending height loss as she ages, according to a study published in BMJ Open.July 11, 2023Oral CancerLymphoma case camouflaged by jaw pain, fainting, headachesA man was diagnosed with lymphoma after experiencing months of right-sided headaches and jaw pain.July 5, 2023Organized DentistryIADR launches oral self-care online platformThe International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has launched an oral health self-care platform.June 27, 2023Sleep ApneaOSA's link to cognitive decline stresses need for treatment optionsSleep apnea is linked to cognitive decline, and effective treatment options are needed, according to a study in Sleep Health.June 14, 2023Oral & Maxillofacial SurgerySSRO surgery improves long-jaw patients' quality of lifeSagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) surgery may improve the quality of life of "long jaw" patients.May 30, 2023Organized DentistryLack of men of color in health professions is a ‘crisis’The Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions is declaring the low number of men of color entering healthcare professions -- including dentistry -- a "national crisis."May 23, 2023Oral BacteriaStudy to explore how and why gums swellResearchers from the University of Washington School of Dentistry were awarded a $2.7 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to explore how and why people react differently to dental plaque accumulation.May 22, 2023Dental EducationMusic eases dental students’ stress, improves performanceBackground music reduces dental students' stress and improves their performance during preclinical tooth preparation exercises, according to a study published in the Journal of Dental Education.May 17, 2023Oral-Systemic LinkCRISPR-based technology shows promise for oral health assessmentUsing a saliva sample, CRISPR-based technology could be used to assess a range of oral and systemic diseases, according to a research findings published on May 11 in the Journal of Oral Microbiology.May 16, 2023Sleep ApneaSleep apnea linked to increased risk of long COVIDAdults who have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are at higher risk of developing long COVID, according to a study.May 15, 2023Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters
