Ava Barros[email protected]CardiovascularIncreased stroke risk may be linked to common mouth germStreptococcus anginosus, a common germ in the mouth and gut, may be abundant in stroke patients' intestines, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.February 11, 2025Oral CancerStudy connects oral microbiome changes to mouth cancerOral cancer patients may show different bacteria, viruses, and fungi in their saliva, suggesting an imbalance in the microbiota may aid in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma, according to the American Society for Microbiology.February 10, 2025Alternative Pain TherapiesMagnesium may take the ouch out of 3rd-molar surgeryCombining an oral magnesium supplement with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may significantly reduce pain after third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Pain Research and Management.February 7, 2025Orofacial PainStudy to explore how violence affects dental care useResearchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry will study how exposure to violence affects dental care use from adolescence to adulthood.February 6, 2025CardiovascularFlossing may cut the risk of stroke, irregular heartbeatsRegular flossing may reduce the risk of stroke and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study set to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2025.February 5, 2025PediatricsSurprising factors that may cause more caries in kidsFactors including sex, unhealthy lifestyles, and problematic internet use may significantly increase the risk of caries in pediatric patients, according to research recently published in BMC Oral Health.February 4, 2025PeriodonticsThe role of fatty acids in periodontitis progressionConsuming certain dietary fatty acids may contribute to the progression and severity of periodontitis, according to a large-scale study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.February 3, 2025InsuranceWhat patients want most out of dental insuranceThese two details are essential for building dental patient satisfaction, according to a recent report from Vyne Dental.January 31, 2025Smile DesignAn easy way to extend teeth whiteningOver-the-counter whitening strips may enhance and prolong the whitening results of in-office treatments, according to research published on January 23 in the Journal of Dentistry.January 30, 2025Smile DesignIs VPR or face scans better for smile design?There may be notable differences in the trueness and precision of facial scans compared to virtual patient representations (VPRs), according to a study published in the Journal of Prosthodontics.January 30, 2025Previous PagePage 32 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
