Ava Barros[email protected]Public HealthMoney may not be the only factor that delays oral careBesides financial barriers, these personal factors may independently contribute to delays in seeking dental care. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.April 15, 2025TMJ/TMDPRP shot may offer pain relief from TMJ osteoarthritisPlatelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections after joint puncture may provide significant pain relief in patients with temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, according to a review published recently in BMC Oral Health.April 14, 2025X-RayThis tool may read dental x-rays betterA recently developed diagnostic system may improve the accuracy of identifying and classifying odontogenic sinusitis through dental x-rays, according to a news release dated March 31.April 11, 2025PeriodonticsIs it time to screen patients with IBD for gum disease?Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may have a higher risk of developing periodontitis, highlighting the importance of regular screenings, according to a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.April 10, 2025Dental HygieneWhich syringe to use? Hygienists go with tradition.Dental hygiene students and faculty may prefer traditional metal syringes over disposable safety syringes, according to a pilot study published by the American Dental Hygienists' Association.April 10, 2025PediatricsBottle-feeding may be linked to dental decayBottle-feeding toddlers to sleep may contribute to early childhood caries, emphasizing the importance of phasing out bottle-feeding when appropriate, reports a study recently published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health.April 9, 2025Invisible AlignersThe surprising way aligners may give oral health a boostOrthodontic treatments, particularly clear aligners, may improve oral health by stabilizing the oral microbiota and minimizing plaque buildup, according to a study recently published in the International Dental Journal.April 8, 2025WellnessWant to lower ergonomic risks? Clinicians, wear these.This tool may improve dentists' posture, reducing ergonomic risks and potentially lowering the likelihood of occupational musculoskeletal disorders, reports a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.April 7, 2025Public HealthADHA says CDC cuts will hurt oral health in the U.S.The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has raised concerns over staff cuts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning that they threaten oral health programs across the nation.April 7, 2025Dental HygieneSurvey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habitsMany U.S. dental patients may not be doing enough when it comes to visiting the dentist regularly or maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine, according to a survey conducted by Risas Dental and Braces.April 4, 2025Previous PagePage 7 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
