Ava Barros[email protected]Sleep DentistryOnline videos about bruxism treatment may be lackingVideos uploaded by dental professionals on occlusal device therapy for sleep bruxism may lack informative value, reliability, and clarity, says a study published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.December 10, 2024Hygiene ToolsThis may trump floss for reducing gum inflammationAn ultrasonic oral irrigator may reduce gingival inflammation more effectively than using dental floss as an adjunct to manual toothbrushing, according to a study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.December 10, 2024ObesityObesity may be linked to gingival bleedingObesity may be linked to a higher risk of gingival bleeding, highlighting the importance of considering a patient's overall health, not just their oral condition, according to a study published in Obesity Medicine.December 6, 2024Oral-Systemic LinkBone density may be linked to cariesMonitoring bone mineral density (BMD) alongside proper oral healthcare may address the potential bidirectional link between BMD and caries, according to a study recently published in Scientific Reports.December 5, 2024Dental HygieneFrequent cannabis use linked to caries, tooth lossRegular recreational cannabis use may be linked to untreated coronal and root surface caries, as well as severe tooth loss, in U.S. adults. This large study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.December 4, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgerySocial media may up anxiety before 3rd-molar surgeryViewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients' perioperative anxiety, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.December 3, 2024Oral CancerFactors that may affect head, neck cancer survivalLow dental health-related quality of life at the time of head and neck cancer diagnosis may be associated with worse survival outcomes. This research was published in mid-November in BMC Oral Health.December 2, 2024NutritionLet them eat starch. It may not hurt their teeth.Consuming starchy foods such as potatoes, tubers, roots, and refined grains may not significantly affect caries development, according to a longitudinal study recently published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.December 2, 2024WhiteningIs this tray causing irritation during teeth bleaching?Using this extended tray during at-home nightguard vital bleaching may increase the risk of gum irritation, according to a clinical trial published on November 18 in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.November 26, 2024PeriodonticsGum disease management before diabetes onset mattersPatients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn't receive care, reports a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology.November 25, 2024Previous PagePage 32 of 54Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesImposter dentist case ends in mistrialA woman accused of practicing unlicensed dentistry will face a trial restart following charges of juror misconduct.InsuranceMedicaid is paying for more dental care. GOP cuts threaten to reverse the trend.ProsthodonticsMeet the WWE superstar who blends teeth into his in-ring personalityLegal IssuesDentist surrenders license over ‘chaotic’ dental procedurePeriodonticsNutritional supplements may positively affect periodontal therapy