Public Health

UPike dental school gets $2.3M to build clinic, more

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental of Kentucky Foundation is donating $2.35 million to the University of Pikeville’s (UPike) Tanner College of Dental Medicine to support oral health in Eastern Kentucky.

May 5, 2025

Money Bag Grant Award

Double-edged swords: Navigating quinolones in the modern dental practice

By Dr. Lisa Chan

Quinolones represent powerful additions to the dental antimicrobial arsenal, but their use demands judicious consideration of their benefits and risks, writes Dr. Lisa Chan.

April 29, 2025

Navigating dysphagia: Comprehensive care strategies for nursing facilities

By Dr. Alexis Lee

Dr. Alexis Lee discusses innovative solutions for patients with challenges swallowing.

April 25, 2025

Money may not be the only factor that delays oral care

Besides financial barriers, these personal factors may independently contribute to delays in seeking dental care. This study was recently published in BMC Oral Health.

April 15, 2025

Tooth Pain Woman

Pregnancy hormones up tooth decay risk

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Higher 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, 2025

Pregnant Woman Dental Exam Andrey Popov

What gun violence may mean for your teeth

By Melissa Busch

Increases in exposure to gun violence may be associated with going to the dentist less frequently and tooth loss, according to a large U.S. study.

April 9, 2025

ADHA says CDC cuts will hurt oral health in the U.S.

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has raised concerns over staff cuts at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning that they threaten oral health programs across the nation.

April 7, 2025

Report puts dentistry on high alert with shocking trend

Without proper intervention, the global prevalence of this health condition is projected to affect nearly 60% of adults by 2050, posing significant risks to oral health, reports a study published in The Lancet.

March 12, 2025

The world may be failing at controlling oral disease

Over the past three decades, limited action has been taken to address global oral health issues. Without significant intervention, this trend is likely to persist, according to research recently published in The Lancet.

March 10, 2025

City Crowd Blurred

Oral health financing needs more than a bandage

Bipartisan investment and major reforms in oral healthcare delivery may address gaps in government dental coverage, including Medicare, according to a news release from the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

March 7, 2025

Medicare Puzzle Piece

These dental problems may be linked to osteoporosis

There may be a significant association between this index score and a bone mineral density diagnosis, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.

February 26, 2025

Spine Osteoporosis Leesle

What global tooth loss may look like in 15 years

The worldwide burden of edentulism is expected to rise due to population growth and aging, with a substantial impact anticipated by 2040, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.

January 15, 2025

Missing Teeth Woman

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