Rabia Mughal[email protected]PeriodonticsDoes perio disease affect pregnancy outcomes or not?Periodontal treatment during pregnancy does not reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, a new meta-analysis in the Journal of the American Dental Association has found. But the debate is far from over.December 19, 2010WhiteningPatient compliance with retainers declines over timeA new study that followed 428 orthodontic patients for two years after debonding has found that although compliance rates tended to decrease over time, most patients continued to wear their retainers at least one night per week.December 13, 2010PeriodonticsEssential oils mouthwash equal to CHX for inflammationWhen it comes to gingival inflammation, mouthwash that relies on essential oils may be a reliable alternative to chlorhexidine (CHX) for long-term use, a new study has found.December 8, 2010WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderDecember 7, 2010WhiteningAt-home and in-office whitening equally effective, study findsAt-home and in-office teeth-whitening techniques produce equally satisfactory and long-lasting results, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association and related research.November 23, 2010ObesityWhat's stopping dentists from talking about obesity?Dentists are interested in providing obesity interventions for patients who need them but are afraid of appearing judgmental in the process, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.November 15, 2010WhiteningStudy: Patients on bisphosphonates at low risk for ONJOccurrences of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) may be rare in patients receiving once-a-year infusions of 5 mg of zoledronic acid, a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association has found.November 8, 2010WhiteningCan gingival color influence tooth shade perceptions?A single set of color difference standards is unlikely to work in dental prosthesis fabrication, so practitioners may need to take factors such as skin and gingival color into account, the authors of a new study in the Journal of Dental Research contend.October 31, 2010WhiteningDrBicuspid.com Cosmetic Dentistry InsiderOctober 27, 2010WhiteningSleep apnea mask can cause craniofacial changesUsing nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) as a therapy for sleep apnea over a long period of time can lead to facial changes in adults, according to a new study.October 19, 2010Previous PagePage 19 of 34Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer orthodontist arrested for child exploitation againA former orthodontist who shuttered his practices in 2023 after he was arrested for child pornography has now been charged with U.S. child exploitation offenses.PeriodonticsThyroid hormone levels may predict gum diseaseDental HygieneRevolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygienePatient CommunicationThe 80/20 rule of communication in the dental officePatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for making a great 1st impression
