Ava Barros[email protected]PediatricsGlobal incidence of caries in kids remains stable yet highThe global incidence rate of caries in permanent teeth among school-aged children remained stable at a high level from 1990 to 2019, according to research recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.July 16, 2024PeriodonticsSupplement with these to speed up periodontitis treatmentIncorporating a diode laser and erythritol air polishing as supplements to scaling and root planing may offer an accelerated periodontal treatment method, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.July 15, 2024Public HealthDental problems affect every day for these patientsOral health diseases may severely affect vulnerable populations in the U.S. with limited dental insurance and care, making everyday activities like eating, sleeping, and working challenging, reports a recently published study.July 13, 2024Public HealthJail time increases risk of dental care access barriersOlder adults in the U.S. who have spent time in prison may face an elevated risk of accessing dental care, highlighting the need to make affordable care more accessible, reports a study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine.July 13, 20243D PrintingPython teeth-inspired device may lead to better shoulder repairsA device inspired by the unique teeth of a python may enhance rotator cuff surgery outcomes by improving repair strength and reducing the risk of a retear, according to a study recently published in Science Advances.July 8, 2024ObesityObesity may be tied to multiple tooth problems in older adultsOlder adults with obesity are significantly more likely to have fewer teeth and not as many back teeth that occlude and a lack of functional dentition, according to a study conducted by the Rutgers School of Health Professions.July 3, 2024Vulnerable PopulationsLower-income families disproportionately pay more for dental careIn the U.S., inequalities in unmet dental needs and care costs persist across income groups, with out-of-pocket costs rising significantly among lower-income families in recent years.July 2, 2024AIAI outperformed dentists in implant planningArtificial intelligence can achieve expert-quality implant planning with greater time efficiency and consistency than human intelligence-based methods.July 1, 2024CAD/CAMHow AI scores in detecting diseases from dental x-raysRecent artificial intelligence models have shown to accurately identify dental diseases from dental panoramic radiography images, suggesting they may improve diagnosis and patient outcomes.June 29, 2024CAD/CAM10-step digital workflow for implant rehabilitationA method for complete arch implant scanning uses a screw-retained custom scan body to achieve precise virtual alignment and a repeatable reference point through a fully digital workflow.June 29, 2024Previous PagePage 29 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
