Ava Barros[email protected]ObesityThese obesity indicators may be linked to periodontitisCertain obesity indicators may positively correlate with periodontitis and vary with age, according to a large study published in Scientific ReportsJanuary 16, 2025Infection ControlCOVID-19 affected antibiotic prescribing in dentistryThe COVID-19 pandemic likely caused a rise in antibiotic use in dentistry, disrupting a previous decline, as rates have since remained high, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.January 16, 2025Public HealthWhat global tooth loss may look like in 15 yearsThe worldwide burden of edentulism is expected to rise due to population growth and aging, with a substantial impact anticipated by 2040, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.January 15, 2025DenturesWearing dentures may slow cognitive declineDenture use may protect against cognitive decline among older adults with tooth loss, emphasizing the potential importance of prosthodontic rehabilitation in maintaining brain health, reports a study published in Aging Medicine.January 14, 2025Alternative Pain TherapiesThis drug may treat postendodontic painThis nerve pain drug may help manage post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic occlusal pain following endodontic treatment, according to an observational study published in the Journal of Endodontics.January 13, 2025AnalgesicsThis is the 1st-line therapy for toothachesNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be the first choice for managing acute dental pain after tooth extractions or temporary toothache relief, according to guidelines recently published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.January 9, 2025PeriodonticsGum disease tied to inflammation biomarkerNeutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), a marker of systemic inflammation, may be linked with poor periodontal health, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.January 8, 2025SugarThese foods may be linked to a higher risk of gum diseaseConsuming these foods may be linked to a higher risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.January 7, 2025Public HealthHow people in these states achieve the best smilesThis Eastern state ranked as the one with the best dental care, with about 73% of its population visiting a dentist in 2020 and approximately 90% of its public water systems are fluoridated, according to research conducted by Celebrate Dental and Braces.January 6, 2025PediatricsWant to make kids less stressed at the dentist? Get changed.Dentists wearing child-friendly attire may lower children's anxiety during their first dental injection, fostering a positive patient-doctor relationship. This study was recently published in Scientific Reports.January 2, 2025Previous PagePage 34 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
