Ava Barros[email protected]Organized DentistryU.S. adults report dental insurance is a must for overall healthMore U.S. adults see dental insurance as crucial for one's overall health, linking oral health to chronic conditions, according to the "2024 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report" from Delta Dental.August 13, 2024Dental HygieneSchool-based oral health program may improve knowledge, habitsA school-based online oral health education program for high school students may improve oral health knowledge and hygiene behaviors, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.August 8, 2024OrthodonticsOrthodontic pain from fixed appliances, clear aligners equalPatients with fixed appliances and clear aligners experience comparable pain levels two days after receiving appliances, according to a study recently published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.August 7, 2024PediatricsWhy you should talk to parents about their dental anxiety, moreUnderstanding parents' dental anxiety and oral health literacy, influenced by income and other factors, may help dentists build trust with them and encourage early, regular dental visits for their children, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.August 6, 2024PeriodonticsFar-flung taste, smell sensors may affect dentistry's futureResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that some taste receptors aren't solely located on the tongue but throughout the body, which may lead to new therapies in dentistry.August 5, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryPenn Dental repairs nerves with gum tissue stem cellsResearchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are transforming stem cells from gum tissue into cells that support nerve regeneration, according to a press release dated July 18 from the university.August 3, 2024Oral & Maxillofacial SurgerySometimes, jaw surgery can also make you look youngerWhen the jaw and teeth are properly supported during orthognathic surgery, it may create a more youthful appearance, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.August 3, 2024PeriodonticsMost don't know about the periodontitis-chronic disease linkAbout 75% of patients are unaware of the connection between periodontitis and other diseases regardless of their socioeconomic status, periodontal health, or access to care, according to a recently published study.August 1, 2024TMJ/TMDCBT may improve pain relief, well-being in TMD patientsCognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a review published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.July 30, 2024PediatricsProbiotics may reduce this oral bacterium but little else in kidsIn children, probiotics may reduce the presence of Streptococcus mutans, a germ commonly linked to caries, but they do not significantly affect other dental issues, reports a meta-analysis published in the International Dental Journal.July 29, 2024Previous PagePage 44 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
