Ava Barros[email protected]CardiovascularWhy toothbrushing may do the whole body goodConsistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.June 23, 2025FluorideTreatments that may protect kids' teeth long termWhen used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment.June 20, 2025Invisible Aligners'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizonWest Virginia University (WVU) researchers are testing clear plastic dental aligners made with “shape memory” material, offering a potential alternative to metal braces, according to a WVU press release.June 20, 2025PediatricsThere may be a link between emerging teeth and bruxismThe number of erupted primary molars and canines may be linked to how often parents reported awake bruxism in young children.June 17, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkGum disease may put women at greater risk of preeclampsiaGum disease may be linked to a higher risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage.June 16, 2025PediatricsHere’s what may contribute to kids’ dental fearCertain factors heighten a child’s level of dental fear, according to a study recently published in Health Science Reports.June 13, 2025Sports DentistryMore than 1/3 of athletes may grind their teethMore than 30% of athletes may be affected by teeth grinding, which appears to be significantly higher than the global rate, according to research published on June 2 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.June 12, 2025TMJ/TMDThese factors may predict sleep bruxism in TMD patientsIn patients with temporomandibular disorder, three factors may be linked with an increased risk of sleep bruxism, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.June 11, 2025InsuranceThis is how many seniors lack dental coverageThis number of U.S. adults age 55 and older lack dental insurance, according to a new white paper.June 6, 2025Public HealthWho is most vulnerable to dental misinformation?Members of Generation Z and millennials may be more likely to believe dental health misinformation like false facts about fluoride in drinking water shared on social media, according to a survey conducted by the American Association of Endodontists.June 5, 2025Previous PagePage 2 of 38Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters
