Theresa Pablos[email protected]OrthodonticsMalocclusion linked with worse quality of lifeYoung adults with malocclusion may experience worse psychological discomfort and disability than their peers without malocclusion, according to the findings of a new study investigating factors that influence oral health-related quality of life among high school students.September 30, 2018Dental HygieneCDC: Soda accounts for 20% of kids' beverage consumptionSoft drinks account for 20% of children's total beverage consumption, according to a new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers looked at the total drink consumption habits of U.S. children ages 2 to 19.September 26, 2018Restorations6 ways nanoparticles are the future of dentistryNanoparticles have the potential to enhance almost every aspect of dentistry, from radiographs and restoratives to orthodontics and oral surgery. A scientific paper highlighted some possibilities for how dentists may use nanoparticles.September 23, 2018Infection Control5 tips to prevent a water-line outbreak at your practiceWhen was the last time you tested your water lines? Infection-control expert Jessica Wilson shared her tips for how to maintain your water lines and keep your patients healthy at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting.September 16, 2018PeriodonticsHormones and oral health: Treatment planning for womenWomen face unique oral health challenges throughout their lifetime, thanks in part to fluctuating hormones, according to a presentation by periodontist Dr. Jacqueline Plemons at the recent California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting. She detailed how hormone levels affect women's periodontal health and discussed how to help these patients maintain healthy teeth and gums.September 12, 2018Dental PracticeCDA Presents 2018: 5 things to know before starting your 1st practiceIf running your very own dental practice is your dream, there are a few things you should know before getting started. Experts discussed financing, building, and staffing your first practice at the California Dental Association's recent CDA Presents meeting in San Francisco.September 11, 2018Dental HygieneCDA Presents 2018: For healthy teeth, pick dark chocolate over crackersSAN FRANCISCO - If you want healthy teeth, it may be better to opt for dark chocolate instead of crackers, according to a presentation at the California Dental Association's CDA Presents 2018 meeting on September 6.September 6, 2018Dental SpecialtiesIncome, home ownership linked to dental visitsAdults who own a home and make more than $2,900 per month are nearly twice as likely to visit the dentist as those who do not own a home and earn less overall. These findings come from a new study that sought to evaluate how wealth correlates with dental health in the U.S.August 29, 2018OpioidsNew guidelines recommend optimal number of opioidsHow many opioids should you prescribe following dental surgery? It depends on the procedure, according to a panel of dental experts from Johns Hopkins University. They recently published new prescribing guidelines for 14 types of dental procedures.August 28, 2018DenturesDentures vs. implants: Study weighs cost, quality of lifeWhen it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants improve quality of life, but fixed partial dentures may prove more cost-effective over time. These findings come from a new study evaluating the cost-effectiveness of different treatments to replace missing lower molars.August 27, 2018Previous PagePage 14 of 45Next 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
