Will Morton

Brain
Are oral health and brain health connected?
Early treatment of poor oral health may lead to significant brain health benefits, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2023.
February 1, 2023
2019 07 10 23 34 2950 Dna Blue 400
Immune System
PET shows unique lung inflammation due to e-cigarettes
Researchers have performed the first positron emission tomography (PET) imaging study in electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) users, and the findings point to a unique inflammatory response due to vaping, they suggest.
January 25, 2023
2023 01 24 23 58 9572 2023 01 23 Pet E Cig 400
Orofacial Pain
UT Health awarded $9.8M to study jaw pain
The University of Texas (UT) Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has received a $9.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to study how sensory neurons in the jaw influence pain.
January 25, 2023
2020 03 10 18 19 3978 Man Jaw Tooth Pain 400
Dentures
Gene variant tied to cancers in patients with tooth loss
The same genes that affect diseases in patients' mouths may be linked to other diseases, including certain types of cancer, according to research published last September in Scientific Reports.
January 22, 2023
2019 07 10 23 34 2950 Dna Blue 400
Orofacial Pain
Study: NSAIDs beat opioids for pain management
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) resulted in better pain-related outcomes than opioids for acute pain management after tooth extractions, according to a recently published study in the Journal of Dental Research.
January 18, 2023
2018 11 30 22 33 4595 Pills Bottle2 400
Dental Hygiene
Can money loss encourage smokers to quit?
The true per-person cost of smoking in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia may encourage tobacco users in the U.S. to kick the habit, according to a report by personal finance website WalletHub.
January 11, 2023
2021 01 14 21 51 2400 Cigarette Smoker Closeup 400
Dental Hygiene
Can probiotics help treat bad breath?
Probiotics in fermented foods such as yogurt may provide short-term relief for halitosis, according to a recent study published in BMJ Open.
January 4, 2023
2020 08 04 16 15 1949 Bad Breath 400
Orofacial Pain
Combo of anesthesia and technique key to numbing patients
While a robust armamentarium is available for dentists to effectively administer anesthesia, the key to success is finding the right balance in the use of its tools and techniques, according to a recent DrBicuspid.com webinar.
December 15, 2022
2019 03 12 22 35 1002 Needle Fear 400
Cosmetic
Yellow teeth deemed unattractive, unhealthy in new survey
A majority of people said yellow teeth are unattractive in a recent survey conducted by market research platform DentaVox. The results belie a prejudice that people with yellow teeth are unhealthy.
February 10, 2022
2020 08 26 17 20 2673 Smile3 400
Periodontics
Can xylitol gum reduce preterm birth?
Chewing gum with xylitol is known to prevent tooth decay, but it could also reduce preterm births and improve birth weight, according to a study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.
February 3, 2022
2017 08 23 11 20 05 158 Gum 400
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Pediatric Dentist Matea Michelangeli
Opioids
Do you know the risks when dentists give pediatrics opioids?
About 1 in 10 pediatric dental visits involving opioids were linked to overdose or persistent use.
Smartphone Man Kite Rin
Imaging & CAD/CAM
Smartphone imaging may be key to early oral cancer diagnosis
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Office Management
How to confidently collect in your dental practice at the time of service
Levin Practice Success Resized 400
Office Management
Do’s and don’ts for evaluating your financial factors
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The day I drilled a tongue and what I use now
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Trial for dentist accused of covering up murder may be delayed
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Prosecutors want to postpone the trial of a Kentucky dentist accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a woman.
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Researchers work to improve mouth grafts
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An honest conversation on AI, staying authentic, and what comes next for dentistry
By Kevin Henry
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October 21, 2025
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Trial delayed for assistant accused of abusing pediatric patients
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October 20, 2025
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Gum health, gestational diabetes may be linked
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Are high blood pressure drugs the key to caries reduction?
By Melissa Busch
Some antihypertensive drugs may reduce the risk of dental caries, according to a study.
October 20, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for motivating your team
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Dr. Roger P. Levin shares how dentist-owners can drive meaningful change within their teams.
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