Dental Specialties

Weatherproofing technology repurposed for tooth varnish

By Ava Barros

Researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.

March 28, 2025

Want to fight off gum disease? Maybe eat chocolate, sip coffee

By Melissa Busch

A main alkaloid in cacao beans that is found in chocolate, as well as coffee and tea, may reduce the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a new study.

March 28, 2025

Drinking more alcohol may raise the risk of gum disease

By Ava Barros

Increased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in increased sites with greater probing depths, says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.

March 27, 2025

Clinical tip: What you need to know about a bridge connector

By Kevin Henry

In this week's video tip, Dr. Dan Butterman of CDOCS discusses two different types of bridge connectors and when you might use them in your dental practice.

March 26, 2025

This parenting style can make or break a kid's dental visit

By Ava Barros

Children 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, 2025

This diet may be an ally in fight against gum disease

By Karie Neeley Anderson

This diet paired with the standard nonsurgical periodontal therapy may reduce the body's inflammatory response to gum disease, according to a press release from King's College in London.

March 21, 2025

1st reported case of small intestine tumor spreading to the TMJ

By Melissa Busch

A small intestine neuroendocrine carcinoma metastasized to the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a man, which is believed the first reported case of its kind.

March 19, 2025

Clinical tip: When to do and not to do flapless dental implant surgery

By Kevin Henry

In this clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Farhad Boltchi dives into the world of dental implants and lists the warning signs and green lights when it comes to flapless surgery.

March 19, 2025

Advancements in periodontal and peri-implant disease classification: Insights from Dr. Gustavo Avila-Ortiz

By Kevin Henry

Here is a closer, in-depth look at the updated framework for diagnosing and treating periodontal and peri-implant diseases and conditions.

March 18, 2025

Should asymptomatic 3rd molars be pulled? Maybe.

By Ava Barros

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, 2025

ERs felt the pinch of pandemic dental office closures

By Ava Barros

Dental 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, 2025

An unusual treatment may reduce chronic TMD pain

By Melissa Busch

A medication commonly prescribed to treat depression may help reduce spontaneous pain in patients with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a new study.

March 13, 2025

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