Leah Sherwood[email protected]AIAI system improves dentists' ability to detect cariesArtificial intelligence (AI) can increase dentists' diagnostic accuracy but may also increase invasive treatment decisions, according to a study on the use of AI for caries being published in the December issue of the Journal of Dentistry.November 3, 2021Dental HygieneSensory pathway in mouth detects calories in sugarWhy do we prefer sugar to artificial sweeteners? A first-in-human demonstration, described recently in PLOS One, has revealed a previously unknown sensing system in the mouth that detects the calories in sugar.October 27, 2021OpioidsDentists overprescribe opioids despite knowledge of alternativesDentists continue to overprescribe opioids to their patients despite being aware of the effectiveness of nonopioid analgesics for managing dental pain, according to the results of a Georgetown University survey published on October 21 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.October 21, 2021Dental HygieneDentists more likely to see domestic abuse during pandemicDentists are more likely to encounter victims of domestic abuse in their practices during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an article published on October 4 in BDJ In Practice. Dentists should recognize the lesser-known signs of abuse, encourage disclosure, and know how to respond in a sensitive manner.October 6, 2021AINew model makes it easier for AI to spot pulp cavitiesCombining cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and micro-CT images as training data can help artificial intelligence (AI) models identify the location of teeth and pulp cavities in CBCT images, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Endodontics.September 22, 2021Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryClinicians in Japan use navigation system for TMJ surgeryClinicians in Japan successfully performed a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis surgery on a pediatric patient using a computer-assisted navigation system, according to details published on September 10 in the Journal of Medical Case Reports.September 15, 2021Hygiene ToolsSurvey shows global snapshot of oral healthA new survey presents a global snapshot of oral health, revealing everything from which country has the best brushing habits to which reports the most dental issues. The findings were published in a report by oral healthcare company Sunstar on September 8.September 8, 2021Dental PracticeMedicare dental coverage still on table as $3.5T House budget passesA provision that includes Medicare coverage of dental benefits was part of a $3.5 trillion budget passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on August 24. In addition to expanding Medicare to cover dental benefits, the proposal would lower the current eligibility age of 65.August 25, 2021ObesityWhere the science stands on periodontitis-obesity linkObesity is associated with worse periodontal conditions, according to a recent literature review on the relationship between obesity and periodontal disease. Conversely, periodontal treatment appears to significantly reduce several biochemical biomarkers associated with obesity.August 19, 2021Infection ControlCOVID-19 concerns may undermine vaccine rates for seasonal fluOnly a third of parents believe that the flu vaccine will be more important this year, and 1 in 7 parents will not vaccinate their child due to concerns about COVID-19, according to the results of a new poll. The poll results underscore concerns that there could be a double impact of seasonal flu and COVID-19 this winter.September 30, 2020Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesPediatricsStudy reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority childrenChildren of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according to a large study recently published in AJPM Focus.Oral Cancer5 ways dental-medical collaboration can improve oral cancer statisticsOral BacteriaHip replacement patients may need to delay invasive dental careLegal IssuesUnlicensed dentist arrested againSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand