Ava Barros[email protected]Orofacial PainPoor oral health may hurt more than teethPoor oral health may contribute to higher pain levels in patients with bodily pain, highlighting a possible link between the oral microbiome and the nervous system, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Pain Research.April 17, 2025Sleep ApneaMouthguards appear to work for apneaLong-term mandibular advancement appliance use may effectively reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea. This study was recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.April 16, 2025PediatricsWhy oral diseases are climbing in kids, young adultsGlobal oral health problems among adolescents and young adults may have become more common and more disabling due to rising rates of periodontitis and tooth loss, a study published recently in BMC Oral Health reports.April 15, 2025Public HealthMoney may not be the only factor that delays oral careBesides financial barriers, these personal factors may independently contribute to delays in seeking dental care. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.April 15, 2025TMJ/TMDPRP shot may offer pain relief from TMJ osteoarthritisPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, according to a review published recently in BMC Oral Health.April 14, 2025X-RayThis tool may read dental x-rays betterA recently developed diagnostic system may improve the accuracy of identifying and classifying odontogenic sinusitis through dental x-rays, according to a news release dated March 31.April 11, 2025PeriodonticsIs it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.April 10, 2025Dental HygieneWhich syringe to use? Hygienists go with tradition.Dental hygiene students and faculty may prefer traditional metal syringes over disposable safety syringes, according to a pilot study published by the American Dental Hygienists' Association.April 10, 2025PediatricsBottle-feeding may be linked to dental decayBottle-feeding toddlers to sleep may contribute to early childhood caries, emphasizing the importance of phasing out bottle-feeding when appropriate, reports a study recently published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.April 9, 2025Invisible AlignersThe surprising way aligners may give oral health a boostOrthodontic treatments, particularly clear aligners, may improve oral health by stabilizing the oral microbiota and minimizing plaque buildup, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.April 8, 2025Previous PagePage 10 of 42Next PageTop StoriesLegal Issues$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damageA 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.Alternative Pain TherapiesSensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescueHygiene ToolsWhy these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patientsHygiene ToolsThis toothbrush may clean teeth betterSponsor ContentJoin Us
