Will Morton[email protected]Oral CancerHPV-related cancers increasing in unvaccinated people, experts warnExperts at Ohio State University are emphasizing the need for HPV vaccinations.June 16, 2023OrthodonticsAAO highlights risks of mail-order orthodonticsA growing number of patients are seeking care from orthodontists for retreatment after using mail-order aligners, according to the American Association of Orthodontics (AAO).June 1, 2023Oral BacteriaNanozyme approach targets fungal infectionA new nanozyme-based robotics approach could allow doctors to target and kill fungal pathogens.May 31, 2023Oral CancerStudy reveals link between obesity and oral cancerA study in mice has linked obesity with dampened immune detection of oral cancers, according to recent research.May 25, 2023Dental HygienePoor oral health holds many back from smilingOlder U.S. adults agree that smiling makes them feel happier, but many are held back by a self-perpetuating cycle of poor oral and mental health, according to a recent report from Delta Dental.May 18, 2023Oral BacteriaResearchers team up to curb oral bacteria’s access to sugarA new project is attempting to limit oral bacteria’s access to sugars and their ability to form the biofilm that causes gum disease.May 11, 2023DiabetesIs blood glucose linked to chewing function?People with type 2 diabetes who have full chewing function may have lower blood glucose levels than those with impaired chewing function.May 10, 2023Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAre eggshells a boon for bone graft materials?Researchers have developed a new technique to synthesize amorphous calcium phosphate bone graft particles derived from eggshells.April 27, 2023AntibioticsResearchers to develop new method for targeting gum infectionsResearchers are working to develop an antibiotic delivery system to target aggressive gum infections.April 24, 2023SugarSugary drink tax may reduce healthcare costsResidents in Oakland, CA, have bought fewer sugary beverages since a local soda tax went into effect.April 20, 2023Previous PagePage 4 of 5Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDental hygienist charged with using forged licensesA woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.Immune SystemIs the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?EndodonticsEndodontics may stress out dental studentsPractice Management SoftwareReimagining the digital future of dentistrySponsor ContentJoin Us
