Will Morton[email protected]FluorideCombined fluoride and lead exposure reduces bone health in youthCo-exposure to fluoride and lead exacerbates changes in BMD more than single exposure, suggesting synergistic effects on bone impairment.May 27, 2026Practice TrendsProject reduces nitrous oxide emissionsA sustainability project at the University of London’s Eastman Dental Hospital has led to a significant reduction in nitrous oxide emissions.October 30, 2023Dental PracticeWVU-trained dentists staying in state to practiceEfforts to keep graduating dental students in state to mitigate a shortage of dentists may be paying off, according to the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry.October 24, 2023EndodonticsReport shows more patients seeking endodontistsGeneral practitioners have been gaining patient and treatment share across various dental specialties, except endodontics.October 16, 2023Vulnerable PopulationsOral health disparities high among Medicare beneficiariesNew strategies are needed to address oral health disparities in Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes, according to a recent study in JAMA Open Network.October 11, 2023Patient CommunicationCalif. dentists encouraged to help mitigate the opioid crisisDentists should take an active role in the opioid/fentanyl crisis, especially in raising awareness and increasing access to the overdose medication naloxone.October 9, 2023Vulnerable PopulationsOral health disparities persist in the U.S.A CareQuest Institute for Oral Health survey shows that income, race, and ethnicity are the leading contributors to persistent oral health disparities in the U.S.October 4, 2023Dental HygieneStudents turn to lotus plant to design fog-free face masksDental students applied the science behind why water beads on lotus leaves to solve a pesky problem during the COVID-19 pandemic.September 27, 2023Sleep ApneaNew tool developed for assessing sleep apneaResearchers have developed an automated tool for analyzing sleep studies to determine the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).September 26, 2023SugarCalif. legislature approves nutrition standards in schoolsCalifornia could become the first state to codify President Joe Biden’s federal guidelines on school nutrition standards aimed at reducing sugar and salt in school meals.September 20, 2023Page 1 of 5Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesWoman gets light sentence for killing dental directorA woman who fatally shot a community health dental director in 2025 has been sentenced.PediatricsThese may be the most common risk factors for early cariesSmile DesignDr. Tom Giacobbi discusses 4 new Premier products to knowPodcastsDental CE Manager app solves certificate trackingSponsor ContentPrecise finishing control
