Theresa Pablos[email protected]RestorationsCDC: Half of adults don't know what dental sealants doDental sealants are one of the most commonly used tools to help prevent dental decay, but more than half of U.S. adults don't know that. A recent survey published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 46% of adults could not answer a basic question about the nature of dental sealants.April 4, 2019Intraoral ScannersImaging Insider: Study compares 6 CBCT units for evaluating buccal boneApril 2, 2019RestorationsFDA proposes limiting fluoride in bottled waterThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed a rule to lower the allowable level of fluoride in bottled water. The new level of 0.7 mg/L parts per million is the same as the standard set by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2015 for community water systems.April 2, 2019Imaging SystemsCan guidelines reduce unneeded CT for dental infections?Emergency physicians overuse conventional CT scans to rule out dangerous dental infections in patients, a recent study has found. Is a set of standardized guidelines the answer to reducing unnecessary radiation exposure for these patients?April 1, 2019Immune SystemMouth ulcers linked to inflammatory diseases, depressionMouth ulcers may be closely linked to seemingly unrelated physical and psychological conditions, a new study has found. Genetic variants associated with canker sores are also related to inflammatory diseases and depressive symptoms.March 25, 2019RestorationsCar bumper component used to create stronger compositeA stronger resin composite might be possible thanks to a polymer used to strengthen car bumpers and protect wood decks. A new filling material with thiourethane demonstrated up to twice the strength of a typical composite in a recent study.March 20, 2019Orofacial PainNew survey looks at anesthesia trends, safety in 2019How safe is the use of anesthesia in traditional oral surgery? The results of a recent survey of oral and maxillofacial surgeons suggest that the most severe anesthesia complications are very rare, occurring in less than one person out of thousands of patients.March 19, 2019Restorations2 is too late: Early intervention shines in new studyWhen it comes to preventing early childhood caries, 2 years old may truly be too late. A new study found 3-year-old children who received dental care from infancy had significantly better oral health than those who started getting care at 2 years of age.March 15, 2019AnesthesiaAnesthesia & Pain Management Insider: New survey looks at anesthesia trends, safety in 2019March 12, 2019Hygiene ToolsDental students best hygienists at scaling in new studyDental students may be better at scaling and root planing than their hygiene counterparts, according to the findings of a new study. Dental students in Switzerland more effectively scaled a maxillary left canine model than both dental hygiene students and experienced hygienists.March 12, 2019Previous PagePage 9 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
