Ava Barros[email protected]Invisible AlignersThe surprising way aligners may give oral health a boostOrthodontic treatments, particularly clear aligners, may improve oral health by stabilizing the oral microbiota and minimizing plaque buildup, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.April 8, 2025WellnessWant to lower ergonomic risks? Clinicians, wear these.This tool may improve dentists' posture, reducing ergonomic risks and potentially lowering the likelihood of occupational musculoskeletal disorders, reports a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.April 7, 2025Public HealthADHA says CDC cuts will hurt oral health in the U.S.The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has raised concerns over staff cuts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning that they threaten oral health programs across the nation.April 7, 2025Dental HygieneSurvey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habitsMany U.S. dental patients may not be doing enough when it comes to visiting the dentist regularly or maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine, according to a survey conducted by Risas Dental and Braces.April 4, 2025Imaging & CAD/CAMPatients don't like what they see on their intraoral scansDental patients may be less satisfied with their restorations after viewing intraoral scanning-generated images and using magnifying mirrors. The study was published recently in the Digital Dentistry Journal.April 3, 2025Imaging & CAD/CAMAI may be better at this than orthodontistsArtificial intelligence (AI) may outperform orthodontists in this area, according to a study published in the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists.April 3, 2025DenturesThese patients may be more likely to experience denture failurePatients with these characteristics may be more likely to require procedures on abutment teeth, increasing the risk of removable partial denture failure. This study was recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.April 2, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkPatients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral healthPatients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus may have an increased risk of dental decay and a higher oral bacteria presence. The study was published recently in BMC Oral Health.April 2, 2025BrainResearchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's diseaseResearchers at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia have received a $2.8 million grant to study the link between a periodontal bacterium and Alzheimer's disease, according to news from the university.April 1, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkBiologic agents may lead to more dental problemsPatients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in Oral Diseases.March 31, 2025Previous PagePage 28 of 59Next PageTop StoriesPublic HealthWork less for the good of teeth? Maybe.A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.Smile DesignZirconia cementation made easy: The ideal cements are here now!PeriodonticsDr. Tom Giacobbi discusses the AAP's Dental Hygienist Recognition ProgramLegal IssuesPair guilty of $13M fraud, including free dental prosthetic scamDental HygieneThis may push your hygienist to quit
