Dental Specialties

Is this the easy way to get patients to improve gum health?

By Ava Barros

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.

July 26, 2024

Caries history may nudge parents to accept fluoride for kids

By Ava Barros

Parents of children with a history of untreated cavities may be more likely to accept fluoride treatment for their children. The study was published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

July 25, 2024

Clinical tip: Ditch the flipper and wow your patients with a one-wing Maryland bridge

By Kevin Henry

Take your skills in the dental operatory to the next level with this tip that can benefit every dentist from Dr. Dan Butterman of CDOCS.

July 24, 2024

OrthoPulse debuts in U.S., backed by new leadership

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolux Technology announced the launch of OrthoPulse into the U.S. orthodontics market. Additionally, Michael Hendricks, the chief business officer of North America, will lead the endeavor, Biolux said.

July 22, 2024

Hydrogels being developed to improve healing during restorations

By Ava Barros

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are developing hydrogels to study inflammation and ultimately enhance healing and tissue remodeling following dental restoration procedures.

July 19, 2024

Molar hypomineralization linked to malnutrition in kids

By Ava Barros

There may be a link between thinness and molar-incisor hypomineralization in school-age children, suggesting a need for interventions to prevent nutritional deficiencies among children, reports a recently published study.

July 19, 2024

Pediatric PCP intervention boosts kids' oral health

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Pediatric 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, 2024

These kids are 3 times more likely to need extractions

By Ava Barros

Children living in disadvantaged areas may be three times more likely to experience severe tooth decay requiring hospital dental extraction compared to those living in more affluent areas, according to research published in BMJ Public Health.

July 19, 2024

Breast cancer drug may be linked to tooth loss

By Melissa Busch

A commonly used breast cancer treatment medication may be associated with tooth loss, according to a study.

July 18, 2024

CU Dental fixes famed rock 'n' roll photographer's smile

By Melissa Busch

A photographer who captured photos of the Rolling Stones and other rockers has recovered his smile with the help of the University of Colorado's (CU) Anschutz School of Dental Medicine.

July 17, 2024

These patients may be at risk for tooth extraction-induced TMD

By Melissa Busch

Certain types and positions of tooth extractions may put patients at risk for developing a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) after having a tooth pulled.

July 16, 2024

Global incidence of caries in kids remains stable yet high

By Ava Barros

The global incidence rate of caries in permanent teeth among school-aged children remained stable at a high level from 1990 to 2019, according to research recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

July 16, 2024

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