Ava Barros[email protected]Vulnerable 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, 2025TMJ/TMDInsomnia may increase the risk of TMD“Individuals with insomnia exhibited a consistently higher incidence of TMD than those without,” reports a study published in BMC Oral Health.December 2, 2025CardiovascularRoot canals may reduce heart disease, diabetesSuccessful root canal therapy may be linked to better glucose control, short-term improvements in cholesterol, and decreased inflammation markers.November 26, 2025PediatricsEarly salivary biomarkers may reflect enamel defectsEarly changes in children’s saliva biochemistry may be linked to certain enamel defects, a Journal of Dentistry study reports.November 25, 2025PediatricsMore than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcareMore than one-third of children aren’t getting dental care, but better public insurance and enrollment could change that, reports a JADA study.November 21, 2025PeriodonticsOral inflammation may point to greater risk of cognitive declineOral inflammation may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline, with chronic inflammation acting as a potential shared pathway for the condition.November 19, 2025Intraoral ScannersWhat to know about the accuracy of intraoral scannersWhen scanning removable complete dentures, one intraoral scanner may be more accurate than others, according to a recently published study.November 19, 2025NutritionThese fruits, veggies may affect gum healthA diet rich in certain micronutrients may improve gum health by reducing pocket depth and clinical attachment loss.November 18, 2025Page 1 of 48Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of disfiguring patients ordered to pay $9.5MA judge ordered a dentist to pay $9.5 million to two dozen former patients who claim they were permanently disfigured after treatment.PediatricsDid you know this may speed up tooth eruption?Vulnerable PopulationsWhich rebate will get you the most dental patients?RestorationsRedefining what’s possible with universal compositesOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for riding out economic change