Erik L. Ridley[email protected]Dental PracticeDental office closures led to more hospital ED visitsDental office closures during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in more dental conditions among publicly insured children presenting to emergency departments (EDs), according to researchers from New York University.March 21, 2023Oral-Systemic LinkReport: E-cigarettes increase risks to oral healthVaping is associated with an elevated risk of oral health problems, including gum disease, dental decay, bone loss, and hairy tongue, according to a report released by the nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.February 14, 2023PediatricsSugar, early end of breastfeeding ups risk for dental caries in infantsIncluding sugar in the diet of infants and early interruption of breastfeeding increases the risk of dental caries in children by the age of 2, according to research published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology.February 12, 2023Dental HygieneBDA survey finds 'shocking' state of children's oral health in U.K.A survey of secondary teachers in the U.K. commissioned by the British Dental Association (BDA) has revealed a "shocking" state of oral health for children, exacerbated by increases in the cost of living.February 7, 2023CBCTOSA tied to low bone mineral densityObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be associated with low bone mineral density in adults, a finding that could have implications for orthodontic treatment, according to research published recently in the Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice.January 31, 2023PeriodonticsExperimental drug restores diseased gums, jawboneAn experimental drug shows potential as a regenerative treatment for periodontal disease, according to research from the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research in Wynnewood, PA.January 24, 2023OrthodonticsOrthodontist warns against TikTok trendA popular orthodontist on TikTok is cautioning patients not to use a spoon to remove their braces.January 17, 2023Dental PracticeHPI: Dental practice ownership drops significantlyPrivate practice ownership rates for dentists have declined across all age groups since 2005, but particularly among younger dentists, according to a survey from the ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI).January 10, 2023Dental PracticeStudy finds employer-sponsored health insurance comes up shortU.S. adults -- and especially women -- are increasingly finding healthcare to be unaffordable with employer-sponsored health insurance plans, according to a research letter published on December 27 in JAMA. Dental care was deemed to be the most unaffordable.January 3, 2023CBCTLow-dose CBCT comparable for dental implant surgeryLow-dose cone-beam CT (CBCT) yields statistically similar performance to standard-dose CBCT imaging protocols for CAD/CAM-guided dental implant surgery, according to research published online December 14 in the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants.December 20, 2022Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesInfection ControlWhy understanding local water quality is critical for effective dental infection controlIn our final interview of our series around dental unit waterlines, we spoke with Chanda Chatham of Solmetex to discuss an overlooked part of the infection control equation.Team ManagementDo's and don'ts for team longevityLegal IssuesImposter dentist arrested for 2nd time in 2024TMJ/TMDMusic performance may be a risk factor for TMDSponsor ContentJoin us October 3 at 8 p.m. ET