Ava Barros[email protected]CardiovascularFlossing may cut the risk of stroke, irregular heartbeatsRegular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.February 5, 2025PediatricsSurprising factors that may cause more caries in kidsFactors including sex, unhealthy lifestyles, and problematic internet use may significantly increase the risk of caries in pediatric patients, according to research recently published in BMC Oral Health.February 4, 2025PeriodonticsThe role of fatty acids in periodontitis progressionConsuming certain dietary fatty acids may contribute to the progression and severity of periodontitis, according to a large-scale study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.February 3, 2025InsuranceWhat patients want most out of dental insuranceThese two details are essential for building dental patient satisfaction, according to a recent report from Vyne Dental.January 31, 2025Smile DesignAn easy way to extend teeth whiteningOver-the-counter whitening strips may enhance and prolong the whitening results of in-office treatments, according to research published on January 23 in the Journal of Dentistry.January 30, 2025Smile DesignIs VPR or face scans better for smile design?There may be notable differences in the trueness and precision of facial scans compared to virtual patient representations (VPRs), according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics.January 30, 2025Hygiene ToolsHow U.S. adults are really addressing oral careThough U.S. adults who brush twice or more daily reported fewer dental issues than those who did it less often, only about half do it that many times each day, according to news from YouGov Profile.January 29, 2025DiabetesGum disease plus diabetes damages more than healthThere may be a link between periodontal disease, diabetes mellitus, and annual healthcare expenditures, with individuals having both conditions paying more. This study was recently published in the Journal of Periodontology.January 28, 2025InsuranceWhy dentists don't participate in state health programsChallenges, like funding constraints and limited input in policy changes, may prevent general dental practitioners from participating in publicly funded oral healthcare programs, reports a review published in Health Policy.January 27, 2025Hygiene ToolsThis toothpaste formula may reduce plaque, moreToothpaste with antimicrobial peptides epsilon-poly-L-lysine and funme peptide may reduce plaque, halitosis, and gingival bleeding, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.January 24, 2025Previous PagePage 12 of 38Next 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
