Ava Barros[email protected]InsuranceDental care out of reach even with supplemental MedicareDental benefits in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are common but costly. Even with these benefits, low-income MA beneficiaries face cost-related barriers to accessing these services, according to a study published in Health Affairs.October 15, 2024DiabetesDry mouth, low salivary flow high in diabetes patientsPatients with diabetes mellitus may be more likely to experience dry mouth and reduced saliva flow, according to a cross-sectional study recently published in the Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine.October 11, 2024RestorationsAFI 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, 2024Previous PagePage 23 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
