Ava Barros[email protected]Oral-Systemic LinkU.S. adults associate these dental problems with poor healthThis condition in U.S. adults is linked with worse self-reported overall health, reports a study in Frontiers in Oral Health.July 23, 2025DenturesDentures may be linked to higher risk of respiratory diseasesWearing removable dentures may be linked to certain systemic diseases by potentially contributing to the spread of infections and inflammation, according to a Journal of Dentistry review.July 22, 2025FluorideFluoride gel with supplement may better tooth remineralizationResearch recently published in the Journal of Dentistry reports that a low-fluoride gel with this compound may promote greater enamel remineralization than a traditional, more concentrated gel.July 21, 2025PediatricsBad childhood may equal bad teethEarly childhood trauma like abuse or family instability may elevate the risk of dental caries in children, according to new findings in the Journal of Dentistry.July 18, 2025CardiovascularApical periodontitis may be a risk factor for heart problemsResearch published in the Journal of Dentistry suggests apical periodontitis may raise the risk of cardiovascular disease, underscoring the importance of treating endodontic infections to lower one's cardiometabolic risk.July 17, 2025EndodonticsThis filler may be elite for root canalsCertain fillers improve root canal therapy by boosting the antibacterial properties of resin-based root canal sealers, reports a study published on July 9 in BMC Oral Health.July 17, 2025Public HealthThese behavioral and social factors may affect oral healthEngaging in risky behaviors and a lack of positive social support may spell trouble for one's oral health, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.July 16, 2025NutritionDitch meat for optimal oral health? MaybeEating a vegetarian diet, especially one that emphasizes beans, may benefit one's oral health by promoting a healthier saliva pH, reports a study recently published in Lifestyle Medicine.July 15, 2025Oral BacteriaHerbal mouthwash may outshine every other rinseNatural herbal-based rinses, unlike traditional mouthwashes, may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial bacteria intact, report researchers from Rutgers.July 14, 2025PediatricsFinding kids' caries may be a snap for parentsSmartphone photographs of a child’s mouth taken by parents may accurately detect caries during teledentistry appointments, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.July 11, 2025Previous PagePage 20 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
