Ava Barros[email protected]Immune SystemAtopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral healthAdults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.November 21, 2024EndodonticsGuided endodontics may trump freehanded techniqueGuided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.November 19, 2024Scope of PracticeDental hygienists, therapists good for more than the teamIntegrating dental hygienists and dental therapists into healthcare teams may benefit dental teams, healthcare systems, and patients, reports a study recently published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.November 18, 2024PeriodonticsThis simple sugar may alleviate chronic gum diseaseThe simple sugar D-mannose may treat chronic gum disease by affecting how certain cells function, possibly changing gene activity related to immune response. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.November 15, 2024PeriodonticsVOC exposure linked to periodontitisExposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be positively linked to periodontitis, highlighting the need for policies to address their impact, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.November 13, 2024Smile DesignA smart hack for an implant-supported dentureA technique published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry entails a magnetic system using reference points for enhanced stability and safety.November 13, 2024PeriodonticsGum disease may not be linked to implant failureThe extent, severity, and progression rate of periodontitis may not significantly affect implant treatment, according to research recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.November 11, 2024Dental HygieneReasons why patients maintain oral health may surprise youMore adults are practicing proper oral care to avoid costly dental issues, desiring to save money and avoid unexpected expenses, according to the Delta Dental "2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report."November 11, 2024ImplantsE-cigarettes may affect dental implant integrationE-cigarette aerosol exposure may negatively affect dental implant integration, potentially compromising osseointegration, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.November 8, 2024Dental EducationUT Health to study platform to treat gum disease, moreResearchers at the University of Texas Health (UT Health) Houston School of Dentistry will develop a platform to improve current treatments for periodontal disease and oral cancer.November 6, 2024Previous PagePage 17 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
