Karie Neeley AndersonHygiene ToolsSpitting differences: Men, women differ in salivary flowA recent study sheds light on a finding that, while not exactly new, has significant implications for one sex and is one that clinicians should be aware of.September 7, 2024Office ManagementVideo of dental employees mocking patient sparks public fury, backlashVideo footage of an employee reading the private journal of a patient undergoing cancer treatment aloud to other staff members went viral last week, leading to the termination of some employees and widespread public outrage.August 19, 2024PediatricsPediatric PCP intervention boosts kids' oral healthPediatric primary care physicians (PCPs) who were trained to perform oral exams, discuss children's oral health with parents, and provide referrals to dentists increased dental visits, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.July 19, 2024Hygiene ToolsHygiene instruction improved the gum health of prenatal womenNurse-led oral hygiene instruction as part of an integrated prenatal and oral care program reduced gingival inflammation in pregnant women, according to a University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry news article.June 1, 2024Smile DesignNew ways to restore teeth may upend dentistryResearchers at the University of Buffalo in New York are exploring novel therapies like injecting human dental pulp stem cells into damaged teeth to restore them, which may upend the way dental care is delivered, according to a school news release.May 18, 2024Oral CancerPoll: Too many not getting oral cancer screeningMany people aren’t getting screened for oral cancer, know its link to HPV, and more, according to a poll.May 6, 2024ImplantsImplants may create a seamless smile, thanks to this textilePolyester, the unbreathable synthetic fabric often considered cheap and tacky in most fashion circles, may finally have its moment in dentistry.May 4, 2024TMJ/TMDCold comfort: New preservation method offers hope for TMJ patientsA new way of preserving tissue may improve the viability of meniscal grafts and end the current shortage, offering relief for patients with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, according to a recent study.April 26, 2024Imaging & CAD/CAMDentist spots shocking find in parents' renovated home: An ancient human mandibleA dentist visiting his parents' home spotted a jaw-dropping finding in the travertine tile that was installed in the newly renovated home -- a human jawbone.April 23, 2024Legal IssuesDentists, doctors sue Google for 'unfair' reviewsMore than six dozen dentists and doctors in Japan filed a lawsuit on April 18 against Google claiming that the search engine posts unfair reviews and misinformation on its Google Maps navigation app.April 22, 2024Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesEndodonticsRoot canal material led to anaphylaxis-related deathAfter being treated with temporary endodontic material containing polyethylene glycol, two patients experienced anaphylaxis, one of whom died, according to a case report.ImplantsWhat cancer patients need to know about dental implantsSleep ApneaDentists, ready to expand your role in patient care?CAD/CAMClinical tip: Get the most out of your dental investment with CEREC PrimemillSponsor ContentCE CREDIT FREE WEBINAR