Ava Barros[email protected]OrthodonticsThis technology may help inexperienced dentistsThis technology may help improve dental bracket placement, particularly for less experienced dentists, according to a study recently published in Computers in Biology and Medicine.May 8, 2025PeriodonticsPeriodontitis may be linked to education levelHigher educational attainment may be linked to a lower risk of chronic periodontitis, but targeted intervention may reduce gum disease risk in patients with lower education levels, reports a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.May 7, 2025Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryWhen does tooth removal cause oroantral communication?Assessing root overlap with the maxillary sinus may predict the likelihood of the complication oroantral communication after maxillary tooth extraction. This study was recently published in Clinical Oral Investigations.May 6, 2025TMJ/TMDComplications may arise in nearly 40% of TMJ surgeriesTemporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement surgery may have complications, most often temporary facial nerve damage, in almost 40% of cases. This study was recently published in the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery.May 5, 20253D PrintingThese 3D-printed restorations may not be OK long termThese 3D-printed noninvasive restorations may experience significant wear over time. Therefore, they may only be suitable for short-term use. The study was recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.May 2, 2025Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryThese factors may complicate jaw fracturesCertain factors may increase the risk of complications in mandible fracture treatment, reports a study recently published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.May 1, 2025OrthodonticsMedit, Graphy to partner on orthodonticsDigital dentistry firm Medit has partnered with dental 3D printing materials provider Graphy to advance digital orthodontics.April 30, 2025DSODSO Max Surgical Specialty secures $77M in financingDental service organization (DSO) Max Surgical Specialty Management has secured a $77 million senior credit facility.April 30, 2025OrthodonticsSensei, DentalMonitoring partnerCarestream DentalCarestream Dental’s practice management brand Sensei has integrated with DentalMonitoring with the goal of enhancing digital orthodontic care.April 29, 2025Invisible AlignersOrmco launches retainers, corrector systemOrthodontic technology manufacturer Ormco has launched Spark retainers and the BiteSync Class II Corrector in the U.S.April 28, 2025Previous PagePage 5 of 38Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of drug deal near his office enters pleaA dentist entangled in a 2023 fatal hit-and-run case has pleaded not guilty in a separate case in which he allegedly was involved in a drug deal near his dental office.FluorideWhat’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t liePodcastsPodcast: The keys to transforming patient relationships in dentistryRegulatory UpdatesOpinion: Why advocacy in dentistry matters
