Melissa Busch[email protected]CBCTCan dental images help prevent strokes?Dental surgeons and oral radiologists may be able to detect a serious condition that can cause a stroke as an incidental finding on images taken prior to dental treatment, according to a study published on November 17 in the European Journal of Radiology.November 18, 2021CardiovascularHypertension medication causes man's rare gingival overgrowthThe use of a common medication for high blood pressure led to gingival overgrowth in a man with poor oral health. Details of the case were published on November 14 in the Journal for Nurse Practitioners.November 16, 2021HomeNew ADA president to focus on diversity, inclusivity, and moreIt's been about a month since Dr. Cesar Sabates took office as the 158th president of the ADA, and he has a list of priorities, including showcasing the benefits of ADA membership and improving diversity and inclusivity in the organization.November 15, 2021PeriodonticsCOVID-19 vaccine may cause oral shinglesThe Pfizer-BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine may be linked to the development of the viral infection herpes zoster, or shingles, in the oral cavity, according to a case report published November 10 in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science.November 14, 2021Sports DentistryMouthguards may improve athletes' physical performanceWearing mouthguards may do more than protect athletes' teeth. Athletes who wear mandible-controlled mouthguards may experience enhanced physical performance, according to a new study published November 5 in the journal Injury.November 11, 2021RestorationsTrial to explore fluoridated bottled water for caries preventionCan the addition of fluoride to bottled water prevent tooth decay? That question will be studied by researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry in a multiyear clinical trial.November 11, 2021Dental SpecialtiesThe military is the heart of this oral surgeon's familyIn remembrance of Veterans Day, oral surgeon Dr. Peter M. Tan, colonel, U.S. Army, retired, reflects on how the military has shaped his family.November 9, 2021PeriodonticsTonsillectomies boost risk of periodontitisThe risk of periodontitis may be significantly higher in individuals who have their tonsils removed, and that risk is magnified for those younger than 12, according to a study published on October 28 in the Journal of Periodontology.November 4, 2021EndodonticsRoot canal disinfectant causes rare reaction in teenA substance often used to disinfect root canals was injected incorrectly and caused an unusual cutaneous reaction in a 16-year-old girl during endodontic treatment, according to a case report published on October 31 in the Journal of Endodontics.November 2, 2021RestorationsClinicians correct severe malocclusion without surgeryClinicians corrected a woman's class III malocclusion and cured her of chronic orofacial pain without the need for surgery. They described their use of an occlusal splint and fixed restorations in a case report published on October 25 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.November 1, 2021Previous PagePage 65 of 122Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesFormer dentist accused of killing man at his shuttered practiceA former dentist allegedly shot and killed a 37-year-old man outside his shuttered dental practice.CDS Midwinter 2026Chicago Midwinter 2026: Top dental product revealsSmile DesignWhy women excel at identifying celebrity smiles: What the science saysX-RayDr. Tom Giacobbi on the benefits of digital x-raysSponsor ContentEscape the PPO Trap: Take Back Control of Your Practice
