Ava Barros[email protected]Dental Hygiene1st tablet to treat chemotherapy-related mouth ulcers developedA university in England and a U.K. pharmaceutical company have developed a first-of-its-kind tablet designed to treat mouth sores caused by high doses of chemotherapy, according to a recent press release.February 26, 2024Dental EducationThese dental students may know the drill better than the restThe only way to master use of the dental drill is to use it. That’s why students at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine begin drilling during their first semesters.February 22, 2024Pets Who Make Us SmilePuppy jaw removed due to cancer spontaneously grows backA French bulldog puppy spontaneously regrew his jaw after undergoing extensive surgery to combat a cancerous tumor in his lower left jaw, according to the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.February 19, 2024PeriodonticsAntiaging drug to be tested for improving gum disease outcomesUniversity of Washington School of Dentistry researchers will conduct a first-of-its-kind trial to determine whether an antiaging drug changes immune responses in older adults with periodontal disease to improve treatment outcomes.February 15, 2024CosmeticViral TikTok video reveals what teens may do for perfect smilesA 19-year-old TikTok user took DIY beauty to the extreme by attempting to perfect her smile with a nail file. Her at-home dentistry escapade prompted some viewers to admit to doing the same, according to a story published by Newsweek.February 14, 2024Dental HygieneIowa dental school tests oral health app for dementia caregiversA mobile app developed by researchers at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry improved caregivers' attitudes, knowledge, and abilities to provide oral hygiene care to those with dementia.February 13, 2024Vulnerable PopulationsDental patients who live here may face worse dental outcomesPeople living in rural areas experience significant disparities in oral health outcomes versus those residing in urban and suburban areas, according to a new report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.February 12, 2024PeriodonticsTemple dental school to study gum disease progressionTemple University’s Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry has received a $3.6 million grant to lead a study focused on predicting periodontal disease progression.February 8, 2024WellnessWork suffers when employee well-being dipsIn 2023, employers in the U.K. experienced a loss of nearly 50 productive workdays per employee due to poor physical and mental health, according to a new survey from private insurance provider Vitality.February 7, 2024WellnessHow to assess distress, well-being in your dental colleaguesThe Well-Being Index may effectively screen for distress levels, including burnout, extreme fatigue, and suicidal thoughts, among U.S. dentists, identifying those who may benefit from professional evaluation. The study was published in BDJ Open.February 7, 2024Previous PagePage 35 of 39Next PageTop StoriesLegal Issues2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentencedA woman who was arrested in two states for allegedly providing braces and more to individuals without a dental license was sentenced.Dental PracticeMore than half of women dentists experience violence at workPediatricsBad childhood may equal bad teethTeam ManagementWhen silence speaks loudly: Why dental team members shut downSponsor ContentJoin Us July 24 at 8 p.m. ET
