Ava Barros[email protected]PeriodonticsDrinking more alcohol may raise the risk of gum diseaseIncreased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in increased sites with greater probing depths, says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.March 27, 2025NutritionPostbiotics may help prevent cariesPostbiotics may surpass traditional probiotics in preventing and managing caries by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria, reports a review published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.March 26, 2025Patient CommunicationOne-third of adults experience anxiety at the dentistDental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.March 25, 2025Dental EducationWhat it takes to lure dental graduates to underserved areasCollaboration among dental educators, administrators, and clinicians may improve access to dental care and serve underserved populations, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.March 25, 2025AntibioticsPersistent antibiotic prescribing in dentistry raises concernsThe consistent rate of antibiotic prescriptions by general dentists may underscore the need for stronger measures to prevent overprescription, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.March 24, 2025PediatricsThis parenting style can make or break a kid's dental visitChildren raised with warmth and emotional support, as well firm behavioral control, may demonstrate better behavior during dental visits, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.March 24, 2025DiabetesDiabetes testing at the dentist may be key to early diagnosisImplementing targeted diabetes testing in dental settings for high-risk patients may be a feasible and largely accepted strategy to diagnose individuals sooner, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.March 21, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkCaries may be linked to osteoporosisSevere caries may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis, supporting the potential connection between oral and systemic bone health, asserts a study published in BMC Oral Health.March 18, 2025Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryShould asymptomatic 3rd molars be pulled? Maybe.Mandibular third molars may be extracted preventively due to impaction and crowding concerns, however, no real consensus exists among clinicians, asserts a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.March 14, 2025PediatricsERs felt the pinch of pandemic dental office closuresDental practice closures during COVID-19 led to a rise in emergency room (ER) visits for dental problems in children, according to researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.March 14, 2025Previous PagePage 12 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
