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Jewelry that quivers may halt nighttime bruxism

A mouthguard wirelessly attached to a smart bracelet that gently vibrates may trigger people to stop grinding their teeth while they sleep, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail.

March 22, 2024

This AI tool may redefine braces design

A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) tool soon may allow orthodontists to give patients better-fitting braces and clear aligners, minimizing errors and requiring fewer adjustments during treatment, according to new research.

March 21, 2024

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Good-as-gold way to kill oral germs, cut antibiotic use

Sugar-coated gold nanoparticles may wipe out stubborn bacteria that get lodged in teeth and potentially eliminate biofilms quicker than antibiotics, according to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.

March 20, 2024

Researchers were able to visualize biofilms in teeth treated with dextran-coated gold nanoparticles using photoacoustic imaging.

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McGill to study use of aligners in osteogenesis imperfecta

The faculty at McGill University will lead a research initiative investigating the efficacy of clear orthodontic aligners in assisting individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta.

March 15, 2024

Study reveals mouthwash's role in managing type 2 diabetes

Gargling with mouthwash may hold significant promise in mitigating the incidence of periodontitis, as well as managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.

March 13, 2024

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Not-so-sweet news about the sweetener sorbitol

Sugar may be bad for teeth, but the low-calorie sweetener sorbitol, especially when it's combined with antibiotics and a high-fat diet, has its own downsides. The animal study recently was published in Cell.

March 12, 2024

SDF may be as effective as sealants in pediatric patients

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay in school-age children, offering another inexpensive strategy to combat caries, according to a study published on March 4 in JAMA Pediatrics.

March 7, 2024

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These states want to blow off vaping, dental health concerns persist

Mississippi has emerged as the leading state in the U.S. committed to kicking the vaping habit and the most concerned about its health risks, according to research conducted by nicotine pouch advocates at Snusboss.

March 5, 2024

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Fatty diets may contribute to gum disease progression

Diets abundant in saturated fats and cholesterol may exacerbate alveolar bone loss associated with periodontal disease, indicating that one's diet may affect their dental health in the long term, according to a recent article published in News Medical.

March 4, 2024

This viral tongue exercise may cause teeth, jaw issues

Viral social media jaw-defining trends such as "mewing" and “looksmaxxing” are raising concerns among dental experts due to their lack of scientific evidence and the risk of possible teeth and jaw complications, according to organized dentistry.

February 28, 2024

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2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentenced

A woman who was arrested in two states for allegedly providing braces and more to individuals without a dental license was sentenced.

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More than half of women dentists experience violence at work

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Bad childhood may equal bad teeth

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When silence speaks loudly: Why dental team members shut down

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This may cut dry socket, infections after 3rd-molar surgery

This practice may lower the risk of dry socket and surgical site infection following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.

March 11, 2025

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Dentist accused in shooting death

By Melissa Busch

A dentist was arrested for allegedly shooting her partner to death in a bedroom at their shared home on March 8, according to authorities.

March 10, 2025

Dentist gets prison for threatening election official

By Melissa Busch

A dentist accused of sending threatening messages to multiple victims, including an election official, was sentenced to two years in prison.

March 10, 2025

The world may be failing at controlling oral disease

Over the past three decades, limited action has been taken to address global oral health issues. Without significant intervention, this trend is likely to persist, according to research recently published in The Lancet.

March 10, 2025

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What dental professionals need to know about mouth taping

Thanks to social media, mouth taping has become a popular trend. Tracee S. Dahm, MS, RDH, believes there are a few things that dentists and team members should know and discuss.

March 10, 2025

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Do's and don'ts for updating your systems

By Dr. Roger P. Levin

As technology advances and insurance changes, it's necessary to update your systems, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Here's when you should update your dental tech and how to do it.

March 10, 2025

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Dentist cops to hiding million from U.S. government

By Melissa Busch

A dentist who was indicted for allegedly using an illegal tax shelter to conceal more than $3.5 million from the IRS pleaded guilty on February 28.

March 7, 2025

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This technology may help detect osteoporosis at dental offices

Artificial intelligence technology may provide high diagnostic accuracy in detecting osteoporosis on panoramic dental x-rays, according to a review study published in the Journal of Dentistry.

March 7, 2025

Oral health financing needs more than a bandage

Bipartisan investment and major reforms in oral healthcare delivery may address gaps in government dental coverage, including Medicare, according to a news release from the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

March 7, 2025

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How the wrong adviser can sabotage your dental practice transition

By Kim McCleskey

Why is dental industry-specific experience so valuable when selling your dental practice? Kim McCleskey breaks down some of the reasons why it's important to choose your adviser carefully.

March 7, 2025

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Dental assistant sentenced to lengthy prison term

By Melissa Busch

A dental assistant accused of accessing the private media of dozens of patients and co-workers and taking lewd videos of women was sentenced.

March 6, 2025

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Nanoparticles may be key to treating root canal infections

Ferumoxytol may effectively treat biofilm infections and improve root canal disinfection, according to researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.

March 6, 2025

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