Karie Neeley AndersonDental EducationThis tongue research tool is hotResearchers made an “artificial tongue” capable of gauging the spiciness of foods.November 18, 2025Dental SpecialtiesDental surgeon spots rare anatomical detail in Shroud of TurinAn oral surgeon viewing the Shroud of Turin says there is an astonishing detail captured in the linen burial cloth.November 10, 2025Patient CommunicationPatients feel ashamed, but dentists can do something about itDental shame keeps patients away, but training in “shame competence” may help build trust and improve oral health outcomes.October 31, 2025Orofacial Pain3D bioprinting may help heal trigeminal nerve damageUsing 3D printing, researchers may have developed a solution to help damaged nerves heal following dental surgery.October 16, 2025Public HealthLook at your neighbor, he probably skipped the dentistGenerations -- especially Generation Z -- are skipping the dentist for different reasons, and that’s putting them at risk for serious complications later.October 7, 2025Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryPostsurgical neuropathy a wrap?Finally, a suture-free device may repair severed nerves, eliminating neuropathy after procedures like oral surgery.September 25, 2025PediatricsMissing teeth may make kids targets for bulliesChildren from low-income backgrounds with tooth loss may be nearly twice as likely to be bullied.September 15, 2025OrthodonticsKinder, 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, 2025Page 1 of 5Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesOrthodontic practice settles improper billing allegationsAn orthodontic practice agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle claims it knowingly and improperly billed Oklahoma's Medicaid program.PediatricsMore than one-third of kids don't receive oral healthcarePodcastsPodcast: What dental practices and patients need to know about the Fair Financing Principles3D PrintingDr. Tom Giacobbi gives you a look inside 3D printing in the dental practiceLegal IssuesEx-dental worker accused of major theft from employer pleads
