Ava Barros[email protected]BrainResearchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's diseaseResearchers at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia have received a $2.8 million grant to study the link between a periodontal bacterium and Alzheimer's disease, according to news from the university.April 1, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkBiologic agents may lead to more dental problemsPatients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in Oral Diseases.March 31, 2025RestorationsWeatherproofing technology repurposed for tooth varnishResearchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.March 28, 2025PeriodonticsDrinking 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, 2025Previous PagePage 15 of 45Next PageTop StoriesDental PracticeThe most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise youA study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.Hygiene ToolsThis toothbrush may clean teeth betterPodcastsPodcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?Office ManagementHow to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practiceLegal IssuesDentist sentenced for murdering his mother
