Ava Barros[email protected]Imaging & CAD/CAMCreate a custom overdenture attachment with this hackCustom resilient attachments designed with CAD-CAM may provide improved angulation compensation for implant-supported prostheses compared to standard types. The technique was published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.September 25, 2024Dental EducationTooth database being created to ID remains of missingResearchers are collaborating to develop a tooth database to aid in identifying missing service members by analyzing subtle variations in tooth enamel, offering hope to families.September 25, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryThese specialists pull 3rd molars but for different reasonsOrthodontists may be more likely to support early extraction of third molars to prevent crowding and cavities, while oral surgeons focus on avoiding pericoronitis and infections, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.September 24, 2024ImplantsChronic gum disease linked to higher implant failure, fracturesIn patients with chronic periodontitis, implant design, implant length, and inflammation may be key risk factors for bone loss and implant fractures and failure, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.September 23, 2024Vulnerable PopulationsStudy reveals gap in prenatal dental careThe low rate of dental visits during pregnancy demonstrates the need for better prenatal dental care. Future policies should prioritize pregnant women and dental care access, report study findings published in the International Dental Journal.September 19, 2024ImplantsWhat cancer patients need to know about dental implantsFor patients with head and neck cancer, implants in the irradiated upper jaw may have lower survival rates than those placed in the lower jaw, suggest findings from research published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America.September 18, 2024Sleep ApneaDentists, ready to expand your role in patient care?Dentists may broaden their roles in patient care by helping to identify sleep disorders, according to a press release from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey.September 18, 2024PeriodonticsDistinct biomarkers found in gum disease patientsPatients with periodontitis may have distinct blood protein profiles, with changes in specific proteins and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, suggests a study published in the Journal of Dental Research.September 17, 2024Intraoral ScannersNew study shades intraoral scannersThe trueness of shade matching with intraoral scanners may be lower than that of spectrophotometers, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.September 16, 2024Immune SystemThis gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritisA bacteria linked to gum disease may worsen rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Oral Science.September 13, 2024Previous PagePage 41 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
