Lori Roniger[email protected]RestorationsNegative stimuli may help prevent early childhood cariesWhat might motivate parents to take steps that could prevent early childhood caries (ECC)? To find out, researchers studied the emotional responses of mothers of 1-year-old children to visual stimuli and text related to the risks of developing dental caries.March 4, 2019RestorationsCAST index in kids shows link to parental educationIs the Caries Assessment Spectrum and Treatment (CAST) index useful for evaluating a large group of children? Moreover, are the results linked to familial factors, such as parental oral health knowledge, education, or socioeconomic status? To learn more, researchers assessed hundreds of 6- and 7-year-olds.February 12, 2019Infection ControlMore education, monitoring needed to improve hand hygieneNewly trained dentists know how to wash their hands, right? Apparently not, according to a new study. Investigators observed hygiene practices of postgraduate-year dentists, with the results suggesting that more education on correct hand-washing procedures and greater monitoring of hand hygiene behavior are needed.February 7, 2019EndodonticsWhich technologies are best for removing filling material?No shaping file system completely removes root canal filling material during retreatment, but ultrasonic irrigation and other treatments may help remove additional material. To determine the best devices for this task, researchers compared retreatment with two shaping file systems and two irrigation devices to discover which removed more material.January 27, 2019RestorationsOptical pH measurement system could detect caries riskResearchers have developed a new device for predicting a patient's risk of developing caries. Results of a pilot study suggest that although the device avoids the problems of previous dye-based pH measurement techniques, it requires some modifications before it will show up in your office.January 21, 2019Dental HygieneTeen substance use linked to dental treatment nonadherenceAs adolescents transition to greater independence and adulthood, what determines whether they adhere to recommended dental treatments? Do socioeconomic factors have an effect? Might adopting certain habits or associating with certain people interfere with following suggested care? Researchers conducted a study to find out.January 7, 2019Wellness'Hope for the future' drives orthodontic decision-makingHow do potential patients and their families make decisions about undergoing orthodontic treatment? The process can be complicated, in part because of the treatment's expense and largely cosmetic status, as well as the involvement of mental health factors. Researchers interviewed orthodontic patients to learn more.December 16, 2018Dental PracticeAre periodontists where they're needed? Yes and noWhere are the periodontists? As the number of people with periodontitis continues to increase in the U.S., are periodontal specialists located where they're most needed? To find out, researchers examined the geographic proximity of periodontal offices throughout the U.S. to the homes of the people who need their care.December 12, 2018RestorationsWhat determines nickel-titanium rotary instrument usage?Why are some practitioners using nickel-titanium rotary instruments and some not? What might encourage practitioners to try these instruments? Researchers surveyed endodontists and general dentists to find out the answers to these and other questions.December 9, 2018RestorationsHow do results with narrow-diameter implants measure up?How well do narrow-diameter implants perform compared with regular-diameter ones? Are crestal bone loss and survival rates similar? Since research is limited and contradictory in this area, one investigator performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to learn more.November 27, 2018Previous PagePage 2 of 6Next PageTop StoriesImplantsA dental composite that grows into an implant may be comingInternational researchers are attempting to create a new type of dental implant.ImplantsSurgical robots may be the future of dental implantsImplantsWhat's more important: The dental implant or the tissues around the implant?ImplantsImplants may create a seamless smile, thanks to this textileSponsor ContentWhat dental technologies deliver the greatest practice revenue opportunities?