Ava Barros[email protected]Alternative Pain TherapiesA new online tool may be key to managing dental anxietyA recent study in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology highlights an online cognitive behavioral therapy tool that may significantly reduce dental anxiety and enhance oral health in anxious adults.June 26, 2025BrainMouth germ linked to Parkinson's disease progressionGum disease bacteria tied to Alzheimer’s disease may also be linked to advanced cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson’s disease, reports King’s College London in the U.K.June 25, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkYour mouth may help diagnose depressionLower oral microbiome diversity may be linked to more severe depressive symptoms, suggesting that targeting oral bacteria could offer promising options for diagnosing depression, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.June 23, 2025CardiovascularWhy toothbrushing may do the whole body goodConsistent toothbrushing may reduce the risk of chronic diseases, highlighting its potential as a simple yet powerful contributor to systemic health.June 23, 2025FluorideTreatments that may protect kids' teeth long termWhen used in school-based dental programs, silver diamine fluoride may offer better long-term caries treatment than atraumatic restorative treatment.June 20, 2025Invisible Aligners'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizonWest Virginia University (WVU) researchers are testing clear plastic dental aligners made with “shape memory” material, offering a potential alternative to metal braces, according to a WVU press release.June 20, 2025PediatricsThere may be a link between emerging teeth and bruxismThe number of erupted primary molars and canines may be linked to how often parents reported awake bruxism in young children.June 17, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkGum disease may put women at greater risk of preeclampsiaGum disease may be linked to a higher risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure and signs of organ damage.June 16, 2025PediatricsHere’s what may contribute to kids’ dental fearCertain factors heighten a child’s level of dental fear, according to a study recently published in Health Science Reports.June 13, 2025Sports DentistryMore than 1/3 of athletes may grind their teethMore than 30% of athletes may be affected by teeth grinding, which appears to be significantly higher than the global rate, according to research published on June 2 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.June 12, 2025Previous PagePage 5 of 42Next PageTop StoriesLegal Issues$22M lawsuit claims dental visit led to 4-year-old’s brain damageA family has filed a $22 million medical negligence lawsuit against a dental practice in Oregon, claiming that a routine dental procedure left their 4-year-old with brain damage.Alternative Pain TherapiesSensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescueHygiene ToolsWhy these dental hygienists love Turbo-CR and what it does for their patientsHygiene ToolsThis toothbrush may clean teeth betterSponsor ContentJoin Us
