Alex Dagostino[email protected]Dental HygieneQuality of life is becoming more important to dentistryThere has been a paradigm shift toward a patient-centered biophysical approach to oral healthcare, and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) is becoming increasingly relevant in dentistry, according to a literature search published on September 14 in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.September 20, 2022PeriodonticsMedication for anxiety, insomnia may help wounds healDiazepam, a medication that is commonly prescribed for patients with anxiety or insomnia, may aid in wound closure following a gingival graft, reports an article published on September 15 in the Journal of Dental Sciences.September 19, 2022Dental EducationHow to change the dental education landscapeHow does dentistry change the scope of the dental education landscape? Former dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Dr. R. Bruce Donoff, answered that question during a presentation he gave on September 13 at the 231st Meeting of the National Advisory of Dental and Craniofacial Research Council.September 18, 2022Dental EducationPut the mouth back in the bodyAs part of a presentation delivered on September 13 at the 231st Meeting of the National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research Council, a former dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine related two examples that stress the importance of a partnership between dentistry and medicine.September 15, 2022Dental EducationMedical-dental integration needs to start in schoolWhat if the first dental school had been part of a medical institution? The former dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine spoke about the consequences of long separated medical and dental education in a presentation on September 13.September 14, 2022RestorationsPrednisolone may cause delayed healing after tooth extractionPatients taking prednisolone following a tooth extraction may experience delayed healing of the extraction socket. A study published on September 8 in the Journal of Dental Sciences identified specific dosages of prednisolone and other factors associated with delayed healing of the extraction site.September 13, 2022Dental PracticeBigger Medicaid payments tied to better kids' healthMore generous Medicaid payment policies are associated with improvements in children's oral health, according to a study published on September 9 in JAMA.September 12, 2022Restorations1 fluoride method does not fit all for elderly patientsRoot caries is commonly found in older adults, with nearly half of the global older adult population affected. However, there is not one type of fluoride therapy that is superior to other types when it comes to preventing root caries in this age group, according to a review published on September 1 in the Journal of Dentistry.September 11, 2022BrainLarge review links poor gum health to cognitive declinePoor periodontal health negatively impacts cognition, according to a noteworthy review that was published on September 9 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that analyzed existing evidence concerning the effect of poor periodontal health on cognitive decline and dementia.September 8, 2022SugarWhich beverages cause the most dental erosion?Which type of sugary drink causes the greatest amount of dental erosion to baby teeth? Researchers soaked 52 extracted molars in flavored milk, orange juice, and Pepsi for four weeks to find out. They shared their results in an article published on September 6 in the Pediatric Dental Journal.September 7, 2022Previous PagePage 7 of 15Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters
