Karie Neeley AndersonHygiene 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, 2025PeriodonticsThis 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, 2025Page 1 of 4Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist accused of sending lewd images to minorsA dentist was arrested for allegedly having inappropriate conversations with minors and sending them lewd photos.TMJ/TMDStop with social media! Your mouth may thank you?Team ManagementWhat it takes to be a great co-worker in the dental professionPatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for keeping your patientsRegulatory UpdatesFDA meeting set to discuss pulling fluoride supplements
