Ava Barros[email protected]DiabetesGum 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, 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, 2025Previous PagePage 16 of 42Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesMultiple complaints lead to arrest of imposter dentistA woman was arrested for allegedly running an illegal dental practice after several people reported to authorities that they experienced complications after she performed their dental work.PodcastsPodcast: Let's talk about the dentist, stress, and burnoutSmile DesignClinical tip: How to properly remove alignersIndustry UpdatesThese companies paid big bucks to U.S. cliniciansSponsor ContentJoin Us
