Ava Barros[email protected]Hygiene 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, 2025Orofacial PainClinicians may finally be responding to the opioid crisisDental care providers have significantly reduced the number of opioid prescriptions after oral surgery procedures over a 10-year period, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.January 23, 2025Orofacial PainNonopioids top opioids for 3rd-molar surgery painSurgeons often prescribe opioids preemptively, though a combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen may be the preferred choice for pain after third-molar extractions, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.January 23, 2025BrainGum disease may be linked to impaired brain functionPeriodontitis may be a risk factor for brain damage, providing a potential treatment target for the early prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to an American Academy of Periodontology press release.January 22, 2025Invisible AlignersAI applications on the rise in clear aligner therapyThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clear aligner therapy is growing, offering opportunities for improved efficiency, accuracy, and predictability in orthodontic planning, reports a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.January 22, 2025DiabetesCaries may be linked to diabetes incidenceDiabetes prevalence may be linked to higher caries experience, according to a study published in Public Health.January 21, 2025PeriodonticsSaliva testing may mark periodontitis progressionResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may help monitor periodontitis progression, according to a press release from the university.January 20, 2025ObesityThese obesity indicators may be linked to periodontitisCertain obesity indicators may positively correlate with periodontitis and vary with age, according to a large study published in Scientific ReportsJanuary 16, 2025Infection ControlCOVID-19 affected antibiotic prescribing in dentistryThe COVID-19 pandemic likely caused a rise in antibiotic use in dentistry, disrupting a previous decline, as rates have since remained high, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.January 16, 2025Public HealthWhat global tooth loss may look like in 15 yearsThe worldwide burden of edentulism is expected to rise due to population growth and aging, with a substantial impact anticipated by 2040, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.January 15, 2025Previous PagePage 13 of 38Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegationsA health and wellness company, an affiliated dental service organization (DSO), and more agreed to resolve claims they engaged in hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraud.Periodontics1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowthAIAI may detect early childhood caries in individual teethDSOWhat lies ahead for DSOs in the 2nd half of 2025?Office ManagementDo’s and don’ts for controlling practice overhead
