Karie Neeley AndersonPeriodonticsThis diet may be an ally in fight against gum diseaseThis 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, 2025Hygiene Tools'Smart' toothpaste may shield teeth better than fluoride aloneA new "smart" toothpaste made with bioactive glasses may outperform the cavity-busting protection and soothing properties of fluoride toothpaste, according to an article published by the Queen Mary University of London.March 12, 2025ImplantsResearchers grow humanlike teethBioengineered replacements using teeth grown from pig and human cells may be an option for dental implants.February 18, 2025RestorationsAntacids may wreck dental restorationsLiquid antacids that contain substances, including calcium carbonate, used to ease gastrointestinal conditions like acid reflux may significantly damage dental restorations. The report was published recently in BMC Oral Health.February 3, 2025Dental EducationSnails may be the key to soothing canker soresA hydrogel made of the sticky, gel-like substance produced by snails may provide relief and healing from canker sores and other oral wounds, according to an article recently published in The Harvard Gazette.January 6, 2025Dental EducationVR helps dental students in getting the perfect shotThe New York University College of Dentistry is leveraging virtual reality (VR) to help future dentists fine-tune their skills, including administering anesthetic injections, according to an NYU news story.January 2, 2025Dental HygieneTop 10 dental hygiene stories of 2024As part of DrBicuspid's look back at 2024, there were 10 dental hygiene articles that captured readers' attention when it came to the link between oral hygiene and overall health and well-being.December 30, 2024ClinicalTop 10 dental cases of 2024Here's a look back at the strange, mystifying, and shocking dental oddities that comprised DrBicuspid's 10 most popular dental case studies.December 28, 2024Dental BusinessTop 5 dental business stories of 2024This year was certainly filled with many startling, industry-changing developments that affected the dental industry as a whole. Here's a recap of 2024's top dental business stories.December 28, 2024BrainOral germs in pregnant women linked to mental health symptomsCertain oral bacteria and their levels in the microbiome of pregnant women may be linked to stress, anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study was published in BMJ Mental Health.December 9, 2024Page 1 of 4Next PageTop StoriesAnesthesiaNew details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patientThe San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.Dental HygieneSurvey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habitsPractice SalesThe win-win-win deal that benefits selling doctors, DSOs, and patientsLegal IssuesDentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurersImaging & CAD/CAMPatients don't like what they see on their intraoral scans
