Karie Neeley AndersonPediatricsPediatric PCP intervention boosts kids' oral healthPediatric primary care physicians (PCPs) who were trained to perform oral exams, discuss children's oral health with parents, and provide referrals to dentists increased dental visits, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.July 19, 2024Hygiene ToolsHygiene instruction improved the gum health of prenatal womenNurse-led oral hygiene instruction as part of an integrated prenatal and oral care program reduced gingival inflammation in pregnant women, according to a University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry news article.June 1, 2024Smile DesignNew ways to restore teeth may upend dentistryResearchers at the University of Buffalo in New York are exploring novel therapies like injecting human dental pulp stem cells into damaged teeth to restore them, which may upend the way dental care is delivered, according to a school news release.May 18, 2024Oral CancerPoll: Too many not getting oral cancer screeningMany people aren’t getting screened for oral cancer, know its link to HPV, and more, according to a poll.May 6, 2024ImplantsImplants may create a seamless smile, thanks to this textilePolyester, the unbreathable synthetic fabric often considered cheap and tacky in most fashion circles, may finally have its moment in dentistry.May 4, 2024TMJ/TMDCold comfort: New preservation method offers hope for TMJ patientsA new way of preserving tissue may improve the viability of meniscal grafts and end the current shortage, offering relief for patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, according to a recent study.April 26, 2024Imaging & CAD/CAMDentist spots shocking find in parents' renovated home: An ancient human mandibleA dentist visiting his parents' home spotted a jaw-dropping finding in the travertine tile that was installed in the newly renovated home -- a human jawbone.April 23, 2024Legal IssuesDentists, doctors sue Google for 'unfair' reviewsMore than six dozen dentists and doctors in Japan filed a lawsuit on April 18 against Google claiming that the search engine posts unfair reviews and misinformation on its Google Maps navigation app.April 22, 2024Intraoral ScannersClosing the care divide with prenatal visit dental photosTaking intraoral photos during routine prenatal visits followed by virtual dental visits may make care more accessible to underserved pregnant women.March 30, 2024NutritionSome fad diets lead to more than fat lossCertain popular diets may lead to more than the loss of a few pounds, according to research presented at the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research General Session & Exhibition.March 23, 2024Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesPeriodonticsIs this the easy way to get patients to improve gum health?Personalized instructional videos and using antigingivitis toothpaste and an interdental brush may improve gum health better than using the same toothpaste and following standard oral hygiene advice, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.Practice SalesAfter buying a dental practice, here's how you navigate taxesLegal IssuesDentist loses license after 30 complaints, prior sanctions for sexual improprietyFluorideCaries history may nudge parents to accept fluoride for kidsSponsor ContentAvailable On Demand