Ava Barros[email protected]CardiovascularPeriodontitis may be linked to thrombotic diseasesPeriodontitis may contribute to thrombosis by promoting the transmission of bacteria and systemic inflammation thereby affecting cell interactions and coagulation, suggest the findings of a review published in the International Journal of Oral Science.October 24, 2024Vulnerable PopulationsAdults with ADHD may be at greater risk of dental problemsAdults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a higher risk for poor oral health compared to those without the condition, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.October 22, 2024ImplantsSmoking may be linked to early implant failureSmoking may significantly raise the risk of early implant failure at the prosthetic and individual patient levels, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.October 22, 2024WhiteningWhere dental patients feel most sensitive during whiteningDental bleaching with 35% hydrogen peroxide may pose a higher risk of tooth sensitivity in the lower arch compared to the upper arch, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.October 21, 2024Hygiene ToolsNewly designed toothbrush may get teeth cleanerA toothbrush with a thin head, slim neck, and ultratapered bristles may significantly outperform the standard toothbrush in reducing plaque and gingivitis, suggest study findings published in BMC Oral Health.October 18, 2024Sleep ApneaBig mouth? This tool may improve sleep apnea treatmentSleep apnea patients with larger mouths may benefit from combining elastic bands with oral appliances that restrict one's mouth opening during sleep, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.October 17, 2024Patient CommunicationWhy people avoid the dentistSeveral factors were cited by patients as the main reasons why they avoided seeking dental care, according to a study published in Oral Diseases.October 16, 2024InsuranceDental care out of reach even with supplemental MedicareDental benefits in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are common but costly. Even with these benefits, low-income MA beneficiaries face cost-related barriers to accessing these services, according to a study published in Health Affairs.October 15, 2024DiabetesDry mouth, low salivary flow high in diabetes patientsPatients with diabetes mellitus may be more likely to experience dry mouth and reduced saliva flow, according to a cross-sectional study recently published in the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine.October 11, 2024RestorationsAFI to develop AI-driven amalgam replacementThe ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) received a $6.2 million grant from the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart materials for fillings.October 10, 2024Previous PagePage 19 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
