Ava Barros[email protected]Dental 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, 2024TMJ/TMDHow gender and bruxism affect the masseter muscleBruxism affects the masseter muscle differently by gender, suggesting the need for a gender-specific approach in assessing bruxism's impact on this muscle, suggests a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.November 6, 2024Hygiene ToolsNewly developed toothbrush may prevent toothpaste swallowingA professor at the Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine has developed a toothbrush with suction to prevent people from swallowing toothpaste, according to a university press release.November 5, 2024FluorideHydroxyapatite is an effective fluoride-free solution for cariesOral care products containing fluoride-free hydroxyapatite, a natural form of calcium, may effectively reduce dental caries, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Dentistry.November 4, 2024Patient CommunicationWhat dentists must know about eating disordersOral health should be evaluated with eating disorders in mind to support patient well-being, and clinicians must know how to address oral issues in these patients, according to study findings published in the Journal of Dentistry.November 1, 2024SugarPumpkin spice craze sparks oral health concernsPumpkin spice lattes may be a fall favorite, but their high sugar content and acidity can weaken enamel, increase the risk of tooth decay, and cause staining, according to research from the Canada-based dental clinic Inglewood Family Dental.October 31, 2024Vulnerable PopulationsMen with HIV experience greater alveolar bone lossMen with HIV may experience greater alveolar bone loss than those without HIV, potentially due to higher levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 6, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.October 30, 2024NutritionThese gum disease patients may benefit from plant-based dietsSwitching to a plant-based diet may alleviate periodontal inflammation in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests study findings recently published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.October 29, 2024Infection ControlHow your toothbrush may combat antibiotic resistanceToothbrushes carry various viruses, including bacteriophages. Researchers want to leverage these viruses to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Microbiomes.October 28, 2024ImplantsHow much time and money are linked to implant maintenancePatients with dental implants supporting fixed restorations should expect to spend more time and money to maintain them over a 10-year period, according to research published in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research.October 25, 2024Previous PagePage 18 of 38Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesAir embolism during routine dental care leads to woman’s deathA woman died hours after developing an air embolism during a routine dental restoration procedure, according to a case report.PeriodonticsGum disease may be an independent risk factor for strokePatient CommunicationDr. Roger Levin on the customer experience revolution in dentistryRestorationsWhy every dentist needs a reliable glass ionomer in their toolkitLegal IssuesDSO-linked firm, more agree to settle fraud allegations
