Ava Barros[email protected]RestorationsAFI 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, 2024PediatricsDental surgery for kids today, better oral care for lifeResearchers from the University of Illinois Chicago and DePaul University will investigate whether surgeries for children with severe cavities serve as a key opportunity to improve long-term oral health, according to a DePaul press release.October 8, 2024RestorationsLab-fabricated crowns best chairside prostheticsLab-fabricated, implant-supported, all-ceramic crowns may have a significantly lower failure rate than prosthetics made by the chairside method, according to a study recently published in Dental Materials.October 8, 2024Orofacial PainHow to talk to patients about dental hypersensitivityThough patients may not discuss dental hypersensitivity because the condition may seem minor or unsolvable, clinicians should make time for these discussions, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.October 3, 2024Vulnerable PopulationsBoost rural dental workforce? Look to where they were raisedThose with a rural upbringing may be more likely to practice dentistry in pastoral or underserved areas after graduation, especially if they trained in similar locations, reports a study published in the Journal of Dental Education.October 2, 2024TMJ/TMDWhen it comes to TMD relief, it may be no pain, no gainMultimodal interventions, including physical activity, may improve pain and other outcomes for patients with orofacial pain caused by temporomandibular disorders, according to a review published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.October 1, 2024Invisible AlignersAAO urges patients to report aligner issues to FDAThe American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) is urging members to report adverse events from clear aligners to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) database, as the volume of submissions may prompt stronger action and public warnings.September 30, 2024ImplantsFactors to consider before treating patients with short implantsShort implants may provide a simpler alternative to more invasive surgical techniques, making them a viable option for prosthetic rehabilitation in edentulous patients, reports a study recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.September 26, 2024Imaging & CAD/CAMThis method lights up early caries activityDye-enhanced quantitative light-induced fluorescence may effectively assess early enamel caries, reducing the need for subjective visual evaluations, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.September 25, 2024Imaging & CAD/CAMCreate a custom overdenture attachment with this hackCustom resilient attachments designed with CAD-CAM may provide improved angulation compensation for implant-supported prostheses compared to standard types. The technique was published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.September 25, 2024Previous PagePage 20 of 39Next PageTop StoriesLegal Issues$4M awarded to ex-inmate due to lack of dental careA U.S. jury awarded $4.3 million to a man who claimed he was denied adequate dental treatment while serving time at a state prison for reportedly setting off explosives.Practice TrendsDental students may embrace AISmile DesignClinical tip: How to help dental patients with a gag reflexPractice Trends3 real ways AI is transforming the dental industry, and what you should implement nowSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
