Ava Barros[email protected]Orofacial PainThis may help dentin hypersensitivityThis treatment improved dentin hypersensitivity in more than 93% of patients after six months, reports new research.December 15, 2025CardiovascularTime for a dental care protocol for heart transplant patients?Severe gum disease was linked to a higher risk of sepsis in heart transplant patients.December 12, 2025NutritionMom's vitamin D level may be linked to kids' caries riskA mother’s vitamin D stores may influence a child’s risk of developing early childhood caries, new research suggests.December 11, 2025Public HealthWhat's the burden of gum disease where you live?Gum disease remains a major cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with the highest rates in these two states, reports a Journal of the American Dental Association study.December 11, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkDo you know the hypersensitivity risks of antiseptic rinses?More patients are experiencing hypersensitivity effects like chronic hives to topical antiseptics, especially with chlorhexidine.December 10, 2025Vulnerable PopulationsTooth loss may be linked to sarcopeniaEdentulism may share a link with age-related muscle mass loss, reports new research. And routine health screenings may ID high-risk individuals.December 10, 2025ObesityBariatric surgery may raise oral disease riskBariatric surgery may alter the microbiota in patients, magnifying their risk of periodontal and other dental diseases.December 9, 2025Vulnerable 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.December 8, 2025Industry UpdatesDominion individual offerings to expand in TexasThe dental insurer is expanding its individual dental plans in Texas, effective January 1, 2026.December 5, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkTooth loss may be linked to depressionPatients with tooth loss may benefit from cognitive evaluation and interventions.December 5, 2025Page 1 of 49Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesMore info about dental practice shooting in Ga.The 74-year-old man who allegedly tried to kill himself after shooting a dental assistant multiple times at her work is now in jail.Orofacial PainThis may help dentin hypersensitivityPeriodonticsPregnancy and periodontal health: Evidence-based care for better outcomesInsuranceDo’s and don’ts for increasing insurance reimbursementsLegal IssuesMan arrested for torching orthodontics practice