Ava Barros[email protected]PediatricsFrequent toothbrushing may boost kids' resilienceBrushing one's teeth twice or more daily may significantly improve resilience in elementary school-age children, especially those living in poverty, according to a study that was recently published in BMC Oral Health.August 27, 2024ImplantsRobots may be more accurate, less invasive option for implantsAutonomous dental implant robot systems demonstrate high accuracy in implant placement, controlling angular deviation and axial errors, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.August 26, 2024PeriodonticsCardiometabolic dysregulation may be linked to gum diseaseInsulin resistance may be linked to higher odds of moderate to severe periodontitis, particularly in individuals with obesity, hypertension, and dyslipidemia, according to research published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.August 24, 2024PeriodonticsWhat you need to know about gum disease, infective endocarditisThere is no causal link between periodontitis and infective endocarditis, indicating that past clinical practices may have overstated the role of periodontitis in preventing the condition, reports research published in the International Dental Journal.August 24, 2024Infection ControlHow space dentistry may improve dental scienceComprehensive dental care protocols along with ongoing research and technological advancements may help astronauts maintain their oral health during extended missions, according to a review article that was recently published in Cureus.August 22, 2024PeriodonticsGastric sleeve may improve gum disease, especially in diabetic patientsSleeve gastrectomy may improve periodontal health in patients with and without type 2 diabetes largely due to a significant reduction in inflammatory biomarkers, according to a study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology.August 21, 2024Hygiene ToolsAlcohol-free mouthwash may taste better but cuts less plaqueAlthough preferred for taste, an alcohol-free, essential oils-containing mouthwash may be less effective at controlling plaque than alcohol-based versions, according to a systematic review published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.August 20, 2024FluorideGo ahead, tell patients to rinse and spit after SDF therapyWaiting 30 minutes to rinse after silver diamine fluoride (SDF) therapy is no more effective at preventing early childhood caries than rinsing immediately, according to the results of a trial published in the Journal of Dentistry.August 19, 2024Smile DesignIt may be time to evaluate sealant delivery programsThe use of second-molar sealants among U.S. adolescents is low. Programs should focus on improving their delivery alongside first-molar sealants, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.August 17, 2024PediatricsThis strategy may reduce repeat dental anesthesia in kidsThe use of full-coverage restorations on primary molars and canines during general anesthesia (GA) may be linked to pediatric patients needing repeat GA, reports a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.August 15, 2024Previous PagePage 26 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
