Ava Barros[email protected]RestorationsWeatherproofing technology repurposed for tooth varnishResearchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.March 28, 2025PeriodonticsDrinking more alcohol may raise the risk of gum diseaseIncreased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in increased sites with greater probing depths, says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.March 27, 2025NutritionPostbiotics may help prevent cariesPostbiotics may surpass traditional probiotics in preventing and managing caries by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria, reports a review published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.March 26, 2025Patient CommunicationOne-third of adults experience anxiety at the dentistDental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.March 25, 2025Dental EducationWhat it takes to lure dental graduates to underserved areasCollaboration among dental educators, administrators, and clinicians may improve access to dental care and serve underserved populations, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.March 25, 2025AntibioticsPersistent antibiotic prescribing in dentistry raises concernsThe consistent rate of antibiotic prescriptions by general dentists may underscore the need for stronger measures to prevent overprescription, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.March 24, 2025PediatricsThis parenting style can make or break a kid's dental visitChildren raised with warmth and emotional support, as well firm behavioral control, may demonstrate better behavior during dental visits, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.March 24, 2025DiabetesDiabetes testing at the dentist may be key to early diagnosisImplementing targeted diabetes testing in dental settings for high-risk patients may be a feasible and largely accepted strategy to diagnose individuals sooner, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.March 21, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkCaries may be linked to osteoporosisSevere caries may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis, supporting the potential connection between oral and systemic bone health, asserts a study published in BMC Oral Health.March 18, 2025Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryShould asymptomatic 3rd molars be pulled? Maybe.Mandibular third molars may be extracted preventively due to impaction and crowding concerns, however, no real consensus exists among clinicians, asserts a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.March 14, 2025Previous PagePage 29 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
