Ava Barros[email protected]Hygiene ToolsThis may trump floss for reducing gum inflammationAn ultrasonic oral irrigator may reduce gingival inflammation more effectively than using dental floss as an adjunct to manual toothbrushing, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.December 10, 2024ObesityObesity may be linked to gingival bleedingObesity may be linked to a higher risk of gingival bleeding, highlighting the importance of considering a patient's overall health, not just their oral condition, according to a study published in Obesity Medicine.December 6, 2024Oral-Systemic LinkBone density may be linked to cariesMonitoring bone mineral density (BMD) alongside proper oral healthcare may address the potential bidirectional link between BMD and caries, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports.December 5, 2024Dental HygieneFrequent cannabis use linked to caries, tooth lossRegular recreational cannabis use may be linked to untreated coronal and root surface caries, as well as severe tooth loss, in U.S. adults. This large study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.December 4, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgerySocial media may up anxiety before 3rd-molar surgeryViewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients' perioperative anxiety, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.December 3, 2024Oral CancerFactors that may affect head, neck cancer survivalLow dental health-related quality of life at the time of head and neck cancer diagnosis may be associated with worse survival outcomes. This research was published in mid-November in BMC Oral Health.December 2, 2024NutritionLet them eat starch. It may not hurt their teeth.Consuming starchy foods such as potatoes, tubers, roots, and refined grains may not significantly affect caries development, according to a longitudinal study recently published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.December 2, 2024WhiteningIs this tray causing irritation during teeth bleaching?Using this extended tray during at-home nightguard vital bleaching may increase the risk of gum irritation, according to a clinical trial published on November 18 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.November 26, 2024PeriodonticsGum disease management before diabetes onset mattersPatients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.November 25, 2024PeriodonticsThis may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum diseaseThis combined approach may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight in pregnant patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.November 22, 2024Previous PagePage 16 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
