Ava Barros[email protected]Vulnerable PopulationsTooth loss may be linked to sarcopeniaEdentulism may share a link with age-related muscle mass loss, reports new research. And routine health screenings may ID high-risk individuals.December 10, 2025ObesityBariatric surgery may raise oral disease riskBariatric surgery may alter the microbiota in patients, magnifying their risk of periodontal and other dental diseases.December 9, 2025Vulnerable PopulationsWhich rebate will get you the most dental patients?Researchers tested offering rebates of four varying amounts and reported that discounts above this amount spurred visits among irregular dental patients.December 8, 2025Industry UpdatesDominion individual offerings to expand in TexasThe dental insurer is expanding its individual dental plans in Texas, effective January 1, 2026.December 5, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkTooth loss may be linked to depressionPatients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.December 5, 2025TMJ/TMDInsomnia may increase the risk of TMD“Individuals with insomnia exhibited a consistently higher incidence of TMD than those without,” reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.December 2, 2025CardiovascularRoot canals may reduce heart disease, diabetesSuccessful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.November 26, 2025PediatricsEarly salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defectsEarly changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.November 25, 2025PediatricsMore than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcareMore than one-third of children aren’t getting dental care, but better public insurance and enrollment could change that, reports a JADA study.November 21, 2025PeriodonticsOral inflammation may point to greater risk of cognitive declineOral inflammation may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline, with chronic inflammation acting as a potential shared pathway for the condition.November 19, 2025Previous PagePage 11 of 59Next PageTop StoriesPublic HealthWork less for the good of teeth? Maybe.A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.Smile DesignZirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!PeriodonticsDr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition ProgramLegal IssuesPair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scamDental HygieneThis may push your hygienist to quit
