Ava Barros[email protected]FluoridePediatric medical home may lead to earlier 1st dental visitsMedicaid-enrolled children who received fluoride varnish as part of the pediatric medical home care model may be more likely to have had their first dental visits sooner. The study was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.May 10, 2024PeriodonticsSmoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease riskAlone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.May 9, 2024BrainPoor oral health, gum bacteria linked to dementiaPoor oral health may be associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a report recently released from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.May 8, 2024Oral-Systemic LinkOral biomarkers may screen for cervical cancer in the futureHPV, cervical cancer, or pregnancy terminations may alter women's vaginal and oral microbial communities, suggesting that oral biomarkers may aid in screening for these conditions. The study was published recently in the Journal of Translational Medicine.May 7, 2024Invisible AlignersWhite spot lesions are common in adolescent aligner patientsAdolescent patients undergoing clear aligner treatment often experience a high occurrence of white spot lesions, according to research recently published in Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research.May 6, 2024ImplantsSurgical robots may be the future of dental implantsRobotic systems can offer enhanced precision and flexibility in dental implant planning, leading to improved long-term success rates for these prosthetics, according to a review article published in the International Journal of Oral Science.May 4, 2024PeriodonticsGender, age may affect nonsurgical periodontal therapy outcomesOlder adults and men may experience worse outcomes after nonsurgical periodontal treatment, suggesting the need for tailored treatment approaches for these patients. This analysis was published on April 25 in Scientific Reports.May 2, 2024FluorideSDF may help prevent dental erosionTopically applying 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may better prevent erosion in enamel and dentin than stannous chloride-containing fluoride. The in vitro study was published on April 24 in the Journal of Dentistry.May 1, 2024PediatricsStudy reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority childrenChildren of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according to a large study recently published in AJPM Focus.April 30, 2024Oral CancerWhat dental teams can do to help prevent oral cancerEducating patients about risk-reduction strategies, like promoting HPV vaccination, is crucial for the early detection and prevention of oral squamous cell carcinomas. The report was published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.April 29, 2024Previous PagePage 30 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
