Karie Neeley AndersonDental HygieneNew dental gel may upend tooth repairA patented breakthrough gel could not only halt dental erosion in its tracks but “regrow” enamel.December 5, 2025Dental EducationThis tongue research tool is hotResearchers made an “artificial tongue” capable of gauging the spiciness of foods.November 18, 2025Dental SpecialtiesDental surgeon spots rare anatomical detail in Shroud of TurinAn oral surgeon viewing the Shroud of Turin says there is an astonishing detail captured in the linen burial cloth.November 10, 2025Patient CommunicationPatients feel ashamed, but dentists can do something about itDental shame keeps patients away, but training in “shame competence” may help build trust and improve oral health outcomes.October 31, 2025Orofacial Pain3D bioprinting may help heal trigeminal nerve damageUsing 3D printing, researchers may have developed a solution to help damaged nerves heal following dental surgery.October 16, 2025Public HealthLook at your neighbor, he probably skipped the dentistGenerations -- especially Generation Z -- are skipping the dentist for different reasons, and that’s putting them at risk for serious complications later.October 7, 2025Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryPostsurgical neuropathy a wrap?Finally, a suture-free device may repair severed nerves, eliminating neuropathy after procedures like oral surgery.September 25, 2025PediatricsMissing teeth may make kids targets for bulliesChildren from low-income backgrounds with tooth loss may be nearly twice as likely to be bullied.September 15, 2025OrthodonticsKinder, gentler braces may be on the horizonA clinical trial is underway to evaluate a new way of affixing orthodontic brackets to teeth that is more enamel-friendly.September 3, 2025Alternative Pain TherapiesSensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescueResearchers in India deployed nanobots to treat sensitive teeth, and the preliminary results look promising.August 26, 2025Page 1 of 5Next PageTop StoriesVulnerable PopulationsWhich rebate will get you the most dental patients?Researchers tested offering rebates of four varying amounts and reported that discounts above this amount spurred visits among irregular dental patients.RestorationsRedefining what’s possible with universal compositesOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for riding out economic changeLegal IssuesDental assistant shot at practice ID'dOral-Systemic LinkTooth loss may be linked to depression
