Ava Barros[email protected]WhiteningIs 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, 2024PeriodonticsThis may reduce adverse birth outcomes in patients with gum diseaseThis combined approach may significantly reduce the risks of preterm birth and low birth weight in pregnant patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.November 22, 2024Immune SystemAtopic dermatitis may be linked to poor oral healthAdults with atopic dermatitis may face a higher risk of poor oral health; therefore, dermatologists should discuss oral hygiene and recommend dental referrals when needed, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.November 21, 2024EndodonticsGuided endodontics may trump freehanded techniqueGuided endodontics may lead to significantly better clinical outcomes than freehand treatment with fewer technical failures, according to a study recently published in the International Endodontic Journal.November 19, 2024Scope of PracticeDental hygienists, therapists good for more than the teamIntegrating dental hygienists and dental therapists into healthcare teams may benefit dental teams, healthcare systems, and patients, reports a study recently published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene.November 18, 2024PeriodonticsThis simple sugar may alleviate chronic gum diseaseThe simple sugar D-mannose may treat chronic gum disease by affecting how certain cells function, possibly changing gene activity related to immune response. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.November 15, 2024PeriodonticsVOC exposure linked to periodontitisExposure to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) may be positively linked to periodontitis, highlighting the need for policies to address their impact, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.November 13, 2024Smile DesignA smart hack for an implant-supported dentureA technique published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry entails a magnetic system using reference points for enhanced stability and safety.November 13, 2024PeriodonticsGum disease may not be linked to implant failureThe extent, severity, and progression rate of periodontitis may not significantly affect implant treatment, according to research recently published in the Journal of Stomatology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.November 11, 2024Previous PagePage 37 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
