Karie Neeley AndersonOrthodonticsKinder, gentler braces may be on the horizonA clinical trial is underway to evaluate a new way of affixing orthodontic brackets to teeth that is more enamel-friendly.September 3, 2025Alternative Pain TherapiesSensitive teeth? Nanobots may come to the rescueResearchers in India deployed nanobots to treat sensitive teeth, and the preliminary results look promising.August 26, 2025PediatricsPreemies may be predisposed to oral health problemsTeens born very prematurely report more frequent orofacial pain, dental anxiety, and show distinct oral hygiene habits, among other findings, according to research from Malmö University.August 19, 2025Smile DesignHow AI may revamp restorationsArtificial intelligence (AI) can create music, make immersive games, and even aid in the diagnosis of tooth decay. Soon, AI may help make dental fillings, according to a University of Texas at San Antonio news article.August 6, 2025Dental PracticeDig uncovers tooth-adorned baby carriers4,500-year-old canine teeth served decorative, functional purposes for late Neotlithic women.July 23, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkWhen it comes to smoking, teeth don’t lieSmoking -- even if it’s temporary -- leaves a lasting mark on teeth, report researchers from Northumbria University.July 3, 2025Hygiene ToolsSoon dental floss may measure stressResearchers have developed a new floss pick with smart technology that can detect cortisol, a hormone released during stressful periods, according to a story recently published in Tufts Now.June 19, 2025PeriodonticsIs skipping meals the key to healthier gums?Intermittent fasting -- an eating pattern cycling between periods of eating and fasting -- may help soothe gum inflammation and improve other health markers even when oral hygiene is subpar.May 23, 2025Hygiene ToolsA tool that finds caries before x-rays is in the worksA new tool the size of a toothpick may be capable of detecting tooth decay before it shows up on an x-ray and could be the latest tool in the fight against cavities.April 30, 2025Vulnerable PopulationsPregnancy hormones up tooth decay riskHigher levels of six hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center news release dated April 3.April 11, 2025Page 1 of 5Next PageTop StoriesOral BacteriaUltrasound may zap biofilms in the futureHigh-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.Office ManagementHow to keep your RCM moving when dental patient flow slowsDental Hygiene5 steps to instantly find the dental career you've always wantedPatient CommunicationDr. Tom Giacobbi on patient communication and personalizationDental EducationDental students may not be ready for emergencies
