Amerigo Allegretto[email protected]CardiovascularDaily brushing could be good for heart healthDaily brushing and flossing not only lead to healthy gums and bright, shiny teeth, but they can protect one's heart, according to research published in the International Journal of Oral Science.November 1, 2023BrainEmory to study ties between periodontal disease, Alzheimer's riskEmory University recently received a grant to study how the oral microbiome is tied to the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.October 30, 2023Dental EducationPacific, Stanford receive $3.8M grant for 'Primed' programThe University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is collaborating with Stanford University for the Pacific-Stanford Primed Program.October 25, 2023WellnessNearly 80% of oral health providers report COVID-related burnoutNearly 80% of oral health providers reported burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.October 23, 2023RestorationsMilitary tests explore efficacy of portable dental medicine devicesThe U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity partnered with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity in September to test three expeditionary dental treatment devices at Fort Liberty, NC.October 19, 2023PeriodonticsResearchers discover mechanism involved in dental inflammationBrazilian researchers have found connections in the mechanisms involved in dental pulp inflammation and root apex damage.October 16, 2023Public HealthNew research to study long-term health effects of vapingResearchers from the Manchester Metropolitan University Institute of Sport in the U.K. are studying the long-term health effects of smoking e-cigarettes.October 12, 2023WellnessReport: Tooth pain leads to shocking amount of work time lostNearly 3 in 10 Britons have taken time off from work because of tooth pain, which is equivalent to 11.7 million working-age people.October 4, 2023Oral CancerYoung users of e-cigarettes more likely to report chronic stressYoung people who vape are more than twice as likely to report experiencing chronic stress.October 3, 2023Oral-Systemic LinkTooth loss tied to mortality, functional disabilityPreventing tooth loss may be tied to reduced mortality and functional disability, according to findings published recently in the Journal of Prosthodontic Research.October 2, 2023Page 1 of 6Next 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
