Lori Roniger[email protected]Dental HygieneHow to boost the oral health of Latino kidsWhy is the caries rate higher for Latino children compared with other kids in the U.S., and what strategies can help lower caries prevalence? Researchers partnered with a community organization to conduct focus groups with Latino parents, and they reached some intriguing conclusions about how to better meet the dental needs of these children.March 16, 2017Hygiene ToolsAre power toothbrushes harming your patients' teeth?Power toothbrushes and whitening toothpastes are popular, but could they be too abrasive? A new study found that simulated long-term use of a power toothbrush combined with an abrasive whitening toothpaste produced significantly more dentin loss than with a manual toothbrush.March 15, 2017PeriodonticsEstrogen therapy may reduce periodontal diseaseHere's some good news for your postmenopausal patients: A new study has found that those being treated for osteoporosis with estrogen had less periodontal disease that those not on this therapy. This research adds to the growing body of knowledge about the connection between osteoporosis treatment and periodontitis.March 7, 2017SugarEffects of Mexican beverage tax deepening over timeWhat can we learn from Mexico's experience with its sugar-sweetened beverage tax? A new study has found that the reduction seen in sugar-sweetened beverage purchases during the first year the tax was in effect is growing and may be enhanced by a tax increase.March 6, 2017CardiovascularMixed results seen with alternative sleep apnea deviceHow effective are mandibular advancement devices, the main alternative to CPAP, for treating severe obstructive sleep apnea? A new randomized study has found that the devices reduced sleep apnea severity and related symptoms but did not improve endothelial dysfunction or blood pressure.February 23, 2017Federally Qualified Health CenterDental spending projected to grow to $183B by 2025Spending on dental services is expected to continue to grow steadily through 2025 to $185 billion annually, according to a new report based on data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. However, these projections are lower than previously forecast and slightly trail expected overall health expenditures.February 20, 2017TMJ/TMDAre splints beneficial for TMDs? It dependsDespite the common use of stabilization splints to treat temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), strong evidence of their effectiveness has been lacking. Splints appear to be beneficial in the short term, but they are no better than other treatments over the long term, according to a new study.February 13, 2017RestorationsCan you trust implant dentistry consensus guidelines?Consensus guidelines help dentists make good clinical decisions and improve patient safety, but a new study has found that the quality of these guidelines in major implant dentistry journals is mediocre. Methodological improvements are needed to ensure that guidelines adhere to high, transparent standards, the authors noted.February 12, 2017RestorationsSustained antimicrobial-release implant curbs biofilmsWhat if you could prevent infectious biofilms on your patient's implants? Researchers have shown in the laboratory that sustained chlorhexidine release through a porous titanium-silica material prevented and eradicated biofilm formation, which may lead to a new option for preventing implant infections.February 6, 2017RestorationsSmoking may affect optimal timing of implant loadingSmoking may not affect the success rate of dental implants, but it could have an effect on the ideal timing for implant loading, according to a recent study. Researchers found that the survival rate of posterior mandible implants was the same in heavy smokers and nonsmokers, but bone healing around implants was slower in smokers.February 2, 2017Previous PagePage 10 of 12Next 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
