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Oral Bacteria
Herbal mouthwash may outshine every other rinse
Natural herbal-based rinses, unlike traditional mouthwashes, may kill harmful bacteria while leaving beneficial bacteria intact, report researchers from Rutgers.
July 14, 2025
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Pediatrics
Finding kids' caries may be a snap for parents
Smartphone photographs of a child’s mouth taken by parents may accurately detect caries during teledentistry appointments, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
July 11, 2025
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Pediatrics
Time to wake up about the oral health of adolescents
Adolescents worldwide continue to experience dental diseases and oral health disparities, with noncarious conditions rising significantly, reports a study published in the International Dental Journal.
July 10, 2025
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Practice Trends
Dental students may embrace AI
Dental students, including those in two specialties, are not only open to artificial intelligence (AI) but optimistic about it, reports a study published in BMC Medical Education.
July 9, 2025
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Periodontics
Gum disease may be an independent risk factor for stroke
A study in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice reveals a tie between periodontal disease and increased stroke risk, but controlling dental biofilm may help.
July 8, 2025
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AI
AI may detect early childhood caries in individual teeth
University of Hong Kong researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of predicting the risk of early childhood caries for individual teeth.
July 7, 2025
The research team, led by Professor Shi Huang (left). The AI system achieved a 93% accuracy rate in predicting caries that would develop two months later.
Fluoride
What’s stopping kids from getting fluoride at well visits?
Primary care clinicians contend with certain hurdles when it comes to applying a topical fluoride varnish, reports a study published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research.
July 3, 2025
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Pediatrics
What may make kids more prone to traumatic dental injuries
A Dental Traumatology study suggests that preschoolers with delayed motor development and obesity may be more prone to falls that result in traumatic dental injuries.
July 2, 2025
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Implants
Peeing our way to more dental implant material
University of California, Irvine researchers have devised a system transforming human urine into hydroxyapatite, a material used in dental implants, with promising larger environmental implications.
July 1, 2025
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Nutrition
High iron levels may be linked to gum disease
A recently published study in the Journal of Periodontology links higher iron levels to more severe, widespread gum disease, highlighting a new risk factor even after adjusting for other risk factors.
July 1, 2025
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Dental Practice
The most frequent dental mistake in the U.S. may surprise you
A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association ranks the most frequently occurring dental errors in a large U.S. healthcare system.
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Hygiene Tools
This toothbrush may clean teeth better
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Podcasts
Podcast: AI and dental journalism -- what comes next?
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Office Management
How to ensure the schedule doesn't kill your practice
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Legal Issues
Dentist sentenced for murdering his mother
More in Home
U.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer
By Melissa Busch
Are dental hygienists the answer to making care more accessible in the U.S.?
September 16, 2025
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This healing technique may ease pain after 3rd-molar surgery
By Melissa Busch
A healing therapy that involves a transfer of energy via gentle touch may be linked to a reduction in pain after wisdom tooth surgery, according to a study.
September 16, 2025
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Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health
By Ava Barros
A presurgery guided oral care routine may cut patients' pneumonia risk and shorten hospital stays, reports a study in PLoS One.
September 16, 2025
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Ex-dental manager gets lengthy prison term
By Melissa Busch
A former dental manager, who served time for similar offenses, was sentenced for allegedly defrauding two Florida practices where she worked.
September 15, 2025
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Missing teeth may make kids targets for bullies
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Children from low-income backgrounds with tooth loss may be nearly twice as likely to be bullied.
September 15, 2025
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This may protect juice from decaying teeth
By Ava Barros
A PLoS One study reported that juice briefly alters oral lubrication. The results offer new insight into saliva’s role in protecting tooth enamel and its response to sugar.
September 15, 2025
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Do’s and don’ts for increasing production
By Dr. Roger P. Levin
Is your practice operating at peak capacity? Dr. Roger P. Levin breaks down how to increase your practice production by as much as 50%.
September 15, 2025
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Ultrasound may zap biofilms in the future
By Ava Barros
High-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.
September 12, 2025
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How to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slows
By Estela Vargas
Use seasonal patient lulls to improve your revenue cycle management (RCM) and finish the year strong, writes Estela Vargas, CRDH.
September 12, 2025
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5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wanted
By Melissa K. Turner
Dental professionals can fast-track their career through networking, smart social media, and polished personal branding, writes Melissa K. Turner, RDH.
September 12, 2025
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalization
By Kevin Henry
Dr. Tom Giacobbi is back with another quick tip, this time focusing on the power of personalized treatment recommendations for your patients.
September 12, 2025
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Dental students may not be ready for emergencies
By Melissa Busch
Dental students report being moderately prepared -- at best -- to handle medical emergencies, highlighting gaps in training, according to a study.
September 11, 2025
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