Ava Barros[email protected]Public HealthPatients with diabetes at increased risk of cariesType 2 diabetes may increase the risk of caries and reduce salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. As such, dentists should prioritize the oral health of this population, according to a review published in the Journal of Dentistry. September 11, 2024PeriodonticsGlobal burden of gum disease, tooth loss is only getting worseLittle progress has been made to address the global incidence of severe periodontitis and tooth loss, highlighting the need for effective public health interventions, according to study results published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.September 10, 2024Hygiene ToolsStudy provides insights on toothbrush efficacy, replacement timingManual toothbrushes with specific features like cross-angle bristles combined with brushing using the modified Bass method may be the most effective method for removing plaque and reducing gingivitis.September 7, 2024Sleep ApneaDo you know the link between OSA and chronic pain?Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry have developed an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) model to study chronic pain, according to university news.September 6, 2024AIThe possible plus side to monitoring tooth wear via AIAn artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted automated system for detecting tooth wear progression may streamline diagnostics and improve decision-making for tooth restoration, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.September 5, 2024Public HealthWhat's the worst U.S. state for dental health disparities?This state has the worst dental care, with only approximately 41% of adults visiting the dentist in 2020, according to research recently conducted by orthodontists at Celebrate Dental and Braces, which has practices in the West and Midwest.September 4, 2024Dental EducationPenn Dental reappoints deanDr. Mark Wolff, PhD, has been reappointed as dean of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental) through June 30, 2030.August 29, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryThis drug combination may relieve 3rd-molar surgery painA combination of ibuprofen-arginine and dexamethasone may provide better pain relief in patients following lower third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.August 29, 2024Practice TrendsWhat the lack of an oral medicine workforce in the U.S. meansThe lack of oral medicine diplomates leaves much of the U.S. population without access to care in their states, according to research published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology.August 28, 2024PediatricsFrequent toothbrushing may boost kids' resilienceBrushing one's teeth twice or more daily may significantly improve resilience in elementary school-age children, especially those living in poverty, according to a study that was recently published in BMC Oral Health.August 27, 2024Previous PagePage 42 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
