Karie Neeley AndersonPatient 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, 2025Dental PracticeDig uncovers tooth-adorned baby carriers4,500-year-old canine teeth served decorative, functional purposes for late Neotlithic women.July 23, 2025Page 1 of 5Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist who had patient death verdict vacated cops pleaDr. Jay Sadrinia was facing a new trial after a U.S. court vacated his previous guilty verdict and 20-year prison sentence.Patient CommunicationPatients feel ashamed, but dentists can do something about itDental HygieneThe dental hygienist's guide to thriving in a challenging field3D Printing3D-printed dentures: Dr. Tom Giacobbi's adviceSponsor ContentBreak Free from Burnout: Why Career Stress Is a Choice
