Ava Barros[email protected]Oral CancerNew test may be better way to detect oral cancerA new test may detect a germ-fighting protein associated with oral cancer, track precancerous lesions, and determine when a biopsy is necessary. The study was recently published in Cell Reports Medicine.March 26, 2024NutritionPlant-based diets may affect the risk of developing OSAAdhering to a healthy plant-based diet may be linked to a lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) by reducing inflammation and lowering the likelihood of obesity, according to a study published in ERJ Open Research.March 23, 2024TMJ/TMDJewelry that quivers may halt nighttime bruxismA mouthguard wirelessly attached to a smart bracelet that gently vibrates may trigger people to stop grinding their teeth while they sleep, according to a story recently published in the Daily Mail.March 22, 2024AIThis AI tool may redefine braces designA newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) tool soon may allow orthodontists to give patients better-fitting braces and clear aligners, minimizing errors and requiring fewer adjustments during treatment, according to new research.March 21, 2024Oral BacteriaGood-as-gold way to kill oral germs, cut antibiotic useSugar-coated gold nanoparticles may wipe out stubborn bacteria that get lodged in teeth and potentially eliminate biofilms quicker than antibiotics, according to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering.March 20, 2024Invisible AlignersMcGill to study use of aligners in osteogenesis imperfectaThe faculty at McGill University will lead a research initiative investigating the efficacy of clear orthodontic aligners in assisting individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta.March 15, 2024PeriodonticsStudy reveals mouthwash's role in managing type 2 diabetesGargling with mouthwash may hold significant promise in mitigating the incidence of periodontitis, as well as managing type 2 diabetes mellitus, according to a study published in Scientific Reports.March 13, 2024GutNot-so-sweet news about the sweetener sorbitolSugar may be bad for teeth, but the low-calorie sweetener sorbitol, especially when it's combined with antibiotics and a high-fat diet, has its own downsides. The animal study recently was published in Cell.March 12, 2024FluorideSDF may be as effective as sealants in pediatric patientsSilver diamine fluoride (SDF) may work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay in school-age children, offering another inexpensive strategy to combat caries, according to a study published on March 4 in JAMA Pediatrics.March 7, 2024Public HealthThese states want to blow off vaping, dental health concerns persistMississippi has emerged as the leading state in the U.S. committed to kicking the vaping habit and the most concerned about its health risks, according to research conducted by nicotine pouch advocates at Snusboss.March 5, 2024Previous PagePage 49 of 55Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesUnlicensed dentist arrested, faces decade in prisonAn unlicensed dentist caught operating from an apartment faces a decade-long prison sentence.FluorideDentists say stick with water fluoridation -- it worksDental EducationDental students are burned outOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for managing your practiceLegal IssuesImposter dentist case ends in mistrial
