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A study in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research reports that this toothbrush type may remove plaque more effectively than other toothbrush types.
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Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
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Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed
Three factors may put preschool-age children at increased odds for early childhood caries, reports a study recently published in BMC Pediatrics.
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Mindfulness may improve TMD-related pain
Practicing mindfulness may ease the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges of managing pain-related temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), suggests research in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
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What affects dental restoration longevity may surprise you
The longevity of dental restorations may be influenced by a few specific factors, reports research recently published in Dental Materials.
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How stress affects tooth decay in kids
A Journal of Dentistry study reports that childhood stress may affect kids' oral health in ways like increased caries risk, emphasizing the need for dentists to address psychological factors.
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These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients
Patients under age 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may be at greater risk of tooth loss, reports a study published in the Journal of Periodontology.
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Blow, smack, pop your way to improved oral health. Maybe?
Chewing xylitol gum may help supplement toothbrushing by reducing plaque and decreasing the risk of caries-associated Streptococcus mutans, according to a review published in BMC Oral Health.
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Probiotics, diet changes may improve gum disease
Combining conventional care with probiotics and an anti-inflammatory diet may significantly improve gum disease, a new study in BMC Oral Health finds.
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Tooth nerves may be multitaskers
Neurons inside teeth not only sense pain, but they may help protect them from sustaining further damage by triggering a jaw-opening reflex, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
August 7, 2025
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$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage
A family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.
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$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damage
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Thyroid hormone levels may predict gum disease
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Thyroid hormone levels may be a helpful biomarker for assessing one’s risk of gum disease, which could enable early treatment and tailored care, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.
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Revolutionizing implant maintenance in dental hygiene
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The 80/20 rule of communication in the dental office
By Dr. Ann D. Miller
Patients are more likely to accept necessary dental treatment when they feel heard and understood. Dr. Ann D. Miller explains how active listening -- not pressure or fear -- is more likely to build trust and boost case acceptance.
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Early caries? Maybe it has to do with how kids are fed
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Three factors may put preschool-age children at increased odds for early childhood caries, reports a study recently published in BMC Pediatrics.
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Distinguishing personal vs. enterprise goodwill in dental practice valuations
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Dental practice valuations require an analysis of personal versus enterprise goodwill attributes, not just revenue or compensation shortcuts, writes Bruce Bryen, CPA, CVA.
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