Ava Barros[email protected]Dental EducationWhat it takes to lure dental graduates to underserved areasCollaboration among dental educators, administrators, and clinicians may improve access to dental care and serve underserved populations, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.March 25, 2025AntibioticsPersistent antibiotic prescribing in dentistry raises concernsThe consistent rate of antibiotic prescriptions by general dentists may underscore the need for stronger measures to prevent overprescription, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.March 24, 2025PediatricsThis parenting style can make or break a kid's dental visitChildren raised with warmth and emotional support, as well firm behavioral control, may demonstrate better behavior during dental visits, reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.March 24, 2025DiabetesDiabetes testing at the dentist may be key to early diagnosisImplementing targeted diabetes testing in dental settings for high-risk patients may be a feasible and largely accepted strategy to diagnose individuals sooner, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.March 21, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkCaries may be linked to osteoporosisSevere caries may be associated with an increased risk of osteoporosis, supporting the potential connection between oral and systemic bone health, asserts a study published in BMC Oral Health.March 18, 2025Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryShould asymptomatic 3rd molars be pulled? Maybe.Mandibular third molars may be extracted preventively due to impaction and crowding concerns, however, no real consensus exists among clinicians, asserts a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.March 14, 2025PediatricsERs felt the pinch of pandemic dental office closuresDental practice closures during COVID-19 led to a rise in emergency room (ER) visits for dental problems in children, according to researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry.March 14, 2025Public HealthReport puts dentistry on high alert with shocking trendWithout proper intervention, the global prevalence of this health condition is projected to affect nearly 60% of adults by 2050, posing significant risks to oral health, reports a study published in The Lancet.March 12, 2025TMJ/TMDPTSD may be linked to TMD, awake bruxismPatients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may be more likely to develop temporomandibular disorder (TMD) and awake bruxism, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.March 11, 2025AntibioticsThis may cut dry socket, infections after 3rd-molar surgeryThis practice may lower the risk of dry socket and surgical site infection following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.March 11, 2025Previous PagePage 9 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
