Ava Barros[email protected]EndodonticsTooth nerves may be multitaskersNeurons inside teeth not only sense pain, but they may help protect them from sustaining further damage by triggering a jaw-opening reflex, according to new research from the University of Michigan.August 7, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkGum disease may raise gastric cancer risk by up to 25%New research links periodontal disease to a 25% increased risk of gastric cancer near the esophagus.August 5, 2025Patient CommunicationDental teams don't want to do mental health screeningsWhile many dental professionals support mental health screening in dental settings positively, only a minority are willing to put it into practice, according to a BMC Oral Health study.August 4, 2025BrainShould BMS be considered a neurological disorder?Patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) may have increased intracranial pressure, suggesting BMS may be a neurological condition, reports a recent study.July 31, 2025FluorideU.S. adults give public water fluoridation a thumbs-upA report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health shows U.S. adults overwhelmingly support community water fluoridation.July 30, 2025Oral CancerWhat cannabis use may do to your cancer riskA study published in Preventive Medicine Reports potentially links long-term cannabis use with a threefold-plus increase in the risk of oral cancer over five years.July 29, 2025DiabetesGestational diabetes may be more likely in those with gum diseaseGum disease may be linked to gestational diabetes mellitus in women of childbearing age, and systemic inflammation may play a central role in this connection, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.July 28, 2025PediatricsThe connection between screen time and early caries in kidsA study in BMC Oral Health links excessive screen time to the progression of early childhood caries, highlighting the need for more effective prevention efforts.July 25, 2025Orofacial PainThis antibiotic paste may resolve periapical inflammationA modified triple antibiotic paste containing this ingredient may more effectively treat periapical inflammation versus traditional minocycline pastes, according to an International Dental Journal study.July 24, 2025Smile DesignAesthetics of white lesions may be managed at home or in the officeBoth at-home and in-office tooth bleaching may preserve the appearance of resin-infiltrated white spot lesions, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.July 24, 2025Previous PagePage 19 of 59Next PageTop StoriesPublic HealthWork less for the good of teeth? Maybe.A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.Smile DesignZirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!PeriodonticsDr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition ProgramLegal IssuesPair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scamDental HygieneThis may push your hygienist to quit
