Ava Barros[email protected]NutritionThese gum disease patients may benefit from plant-based dietsSwitching to a plant-based diet may alleviate periodontal inflammation in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, suggests study findings recently published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.October 29, 2024Infection ControlHow your toothbrush may combat antibiotic resistanceToothbrushes carry various viruses, including bacteriophages. Researchers want to leverage these viruses to treat antibiotic-resistant infections, according to a study recently published in Frontiers in Microbiomes.October 28, 2024ImplantsHow much time and money are linked to implant maintenancePatients with dental implants supporting fixed restorations should expect to spend more time and money to maintain them over a 10-year period, according to research published in Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research.October 25, 2024CardiovascularPeriodontitis 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, 2024Previous PagePage 22 of 42Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsGum disease may be linked to prostate changes like cancerResearch recently published in The Prostate suggests men with gum disease may have an increased risk of developing prostate conditions, including enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and chronic prostatitis.Dental HygieneLeveraging LinkedIn for career growth in dentistrySmile DesignDr. Tom Giacobbi ranks popular dental treatments ... do you agree?Office ManagementWant to make a dentist smile? Try print management in the practiceSponsor ContentJoin Us
