Ava Barros[email protected]FluorideIncreasing water fluoridation will reduce childhood cariesExpanding community water fluoridation coverage may effectively lower the incidence of caries among children.June 28, 2024Oral BacteriaStudy reveals oral health risks of e-cigarette use in universitiesUniversity students commonly use alternative forms of tobacco, particularly e-cigarettes. This habit can cause caries and gingivitis.June 27, 2024PediatricsWhat's stressing kids out at the dentistChildren undergoing invasive dental treatments often experience prolonged and intense stress primarily due to anesthetic injections, according to a pilot study conducted by the University of Gothenburg in Sweden.June 26, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryComputer-assisted oral surgery faster but not less painfulComputer-assisted oral surgery may not lessen postoperative pain, but it shortens the duration of the procedure compared to the conventional freehand method, according to a clinical trial published in the Journal of Dentistry.June 26, 2024NutritionPatients receptive to nutritional counseling at the dentistDental patients are open to receiving diet advice in dental settings and are willing to follow nutritional programs to prevent both oral and systemic diseases, according to a study recently published in BDJ Open.June 20, 2024PeriodonticsOrgan transplant rejection drug may treat gum diseaseA drug commonly used to prevent organ transplant rejection may also treat inflammatory bone loss diseases associated with clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, like periodontitis, reports research recently published in Cell.June 19, 2024Oral-Systemic LinkKidney function linked to tooth loss in postmenopausal womenPostmenopausal declines in reproductive hormone levels may contribute to reduced kidney function, potentially leading to chronic kidney disease and tooth loss, according to a study published in the Journal of the Menopause Society.June 18, 2024CAD/CAMCAD/CAM dentures may outperform off-the-shelf onesWhen it comes to complete dentures, CAD/CAM milled acrylic resin teeth may outperform prefabricated artificial teeth, according to a new study published on June 10 in the Journal of Prosthodontics.June 17, 2024Infection ControlBetter training needed to ensure DUWL safetyTraining for oral healthcare providers may not adequately prepare them to engage, let alone supervise, dental unit waterline (DUWL) infection control, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.June 14, 2024Hygiene ToolsLozenge may aid in fighting plaque buildupA multienzyme lozenge may reduce plaque formation and slow bacterial growth in saliva, making it a valuable addition to regular plaque removal methods, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry.June 13, 2024Previous PagePage 27 of 39Next PageTop StoriesPractice TrendsDentistry in the U.S. may be failingU.S. dentistry may be amid a silent decline, according to a perspective published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.PediatricsFinding kids' caries may be a snap for parentsLegal IssuesLessons learned from a dentist who tried to hide his incomeDental AssistantThe importance of actually hearing your dental patientsSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
