Dental Specialties

How obesity can negatively affect orthodontics

By Ava Barros

A higher body mass index may affect orthodontic treatment by altering craniofacial development and periodontal response, according to a review published in Seminars in Orthodontics.

February 21, 2025

This may help cut early tooth decay in kids

By Melissa Busch

This method may be a protective factor against early childhood caries, according to a new study.

February 19, 2025

Clinical tip: How to dry a canal

By Kevin Henry

This week, a clinical assistant shares a tip, courtesy of CDOCS, that can help any dental practice when it comes to their endodontic procedures.

February 19, 2025

Gum disease may be linked to abscesses

By Ava Barros

Acute periapical abscesses may occur more often in patients with periodontal disease than in those without the disease, according to research published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

February 17, 2025

Clinical tip: What you need to know about a double-socket membrane graft

By Kevin Henry

In this week's clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, Dr. Farhad Boltchi discusses an effective solution for some oral surgery cases.

February 12, 2025

Gum disease therapy leads to rare condition that affects movement

By Melissa Busch

A woman was diagnosed with a rare condition that causes severe neck pain that can lead to spinal cord compression, which was triggered by periodontitis treatment, according to a case report.

February 11, 2025

Are you living among those states with the best dental health?

By Melissa Busch

These U.S. states were ranked with the best and worst oral health, according to a new analysis.

February 10, 2025

5 dentists give their take on fluoride's future and its impact on dentistry

By Kevin Henry

With fluoride in the headlines, we asked five dentists how they believe potential changes in fluoridated water could impact dentistry and their dental practices.

February 7, 2025

Magnesium may take the ouch out of 3rd-molar surgery

By Ava Barros

Combining an oral magnesium supplement with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may significantly reduce pain after third-molar surgery, according to a study published in Pain Research and Management.

February 7, 2025

Study to explore how violence affects dental care use

By Ava Barros

Researchers from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry will study how exposure to violence affects dental care use from adolescence to adulthood.

February 6, 2025

Clinical tip: Sectioning teeth for oral surgery

By Kevin Henry

This week's clinical tip courtesy of CDOCS is brought to you by Dr. Darin O'Bryan, who is focused on helping you with oral surgery in your dental practice.

February 5, 2025

Surprising factors that may cause more caries in kids

By Ava Barros

Factors including sex, unhealthy lifestyles, and problematic internet use may significantly increase the risk of caries in pediatric patients, according to research recently published in BMC Oral Health.

February 4, 2025

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