Ava Barros[email protected]DenturesWearing dentures may slow cognitive declineDenture use may protect against cognitive decline among older adults with tooth loss, emphasizing the potential importance of prosthodontic rehabilitation in maintaining brain health, reports a study published in Aging Medicine.January 14, 2025Alternative Pain TherapiesThis drug may treat postendodontic painThis nerve pain drug may help manage post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic occlusal pain following endodontic treatment, according to an observational study published in the Journal of Endodontics.January 13, 2025AnalgesicsThis is the 1st-line therapy for toothachesNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be the first choice for managing acute dental pain after tooth extractions or temporary toothache relief, according to guidelines recently published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.January 9, 2025PeriodonticsGum disease tied to inflammation biomarkerNeutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), a marker of systemic inflammation, may be linked with poor periodontal health, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.January 8, 2025SugarThese foods may be linked to a higher risk of gum diseaseConsuming these foods may be linked to a higher risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.January 7, 2025Public HealthHow people in these states achieve the best smilesThis Eastern state ranked as the one with the best dental care, with about 73% of its population visiting a dentist in 2020 and approximately 90% of its public water systems are fluoridated, according to research conducted by Celebrate Dental and Braces.January 6, 2025PediatricsWant to make kids less stressed at the dentist? Get changed.Dentists wearing child-friendly attire may lower children's anxiety during their first dental injection, fostering a positive patient-doctor relationship. This study was recently published in Scientific Reports.January 2, 2025ClinicalTop 5 clinical stories of 2024In 2024, dentistry made strides in clinical advancements, innovative tools, and unexpected discoveries. Stories about using x-rays to detect osteoporosis and alternative sleep apnea solutions were DrBicuspid's top stories.December 27, 2024Dental PracticeTop 5 dental practice stories of 2024The dental field made headlines in 2024 for a series of incidents from patient deaths and legal battles to criminal cases. These stories highlight the challenges of operating a dental practice and its broader impact on health and safety.December 27, 2024Dental SpecialtiesTop 5 dental specialties stories of 2024In 2024, dentistry advanced with breakthroughs in stem cell and antibiotic therapies, highlighted risks like dental injuries and anaphylaxis, and saw an orthodontist's viral satire spotlight its influence on health and culture.December 26, 2024Previous PagePage 14 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
