Karie Neeley AndersonDental 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, 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, 2025Page 1 of 5Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesState trooper convicted of killing dentist won’t get new trialA former Pennsylvania state trooper who is serving a life sentence without parole for the murder of a dentist lost his bid for a new trial.ImplantsVitamin D may play a role in implant failurePodcastsThe economic outlook for dentistry: What one dental executive is watchingPatient CommunicationWhy dental care isn't optional, and how to help patients understand thatLegal IssuesDentist cleared of abuse charge
