Will Morton[email protected]Infection ControlTongue tissue shows distinct response to COVID-19Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that the immunoinflammatory response of COVID-19 in oral tissue is distinct and may play an important role in regeneration after infection.March 22, 2023EndodonticsAnimal study reveals path to new implant coating materialResearchers in Korea have developed a new coating for dental implants that could significantly facilitate bone regeneration, according to a recent study.March 20, 2023PeriodonticsStudy reveals important cellular activity in the gingivaResearchers at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, have shed light on biological activity related to gingiva fibroblasts, cells that help produce fibers that hold our teeth in place, according to a news release issued by the university.March 15, 2023PeriodonticsIs gum disease linked to atrial fibrillation?Researchers at Newcastle Dental Hospital in Tyne, England, will check patients to see if there is a link between gum disease and a heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to ITV News.March 8, 2023Dental HygieneSupplement focuses on dental-medical integrationTwo studies led by researchers at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston were among articles highlighted on February 27 in an Annals of Family Medicine special supplement. Both studies focused on how nondental professionals can support dental health.March 1, 2023PeriodonticsManuka honey may have sweet effect on implant bone healingSoaking collagen scaffolds in manuka honey could increase their ability to produce minerals and promote osteogenesis, yet the scaffolds offer little resistance to bacterial infection, according to researchers.February 28, 2023Oral CancerOral bacteria may increase heart disease riskInfection with a common bacteria linked with periodontal disease, oral cancers, and bad breath may cause a slight increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study published on February 14 in eLife.February 22, 2023PeriodonticsResearchers develop cytokine score for gum inflammationA new scoring method based on cytokine levels in saliva could help dentists determine how well patients respond to treatments for gum disease, according to researchers at the New York University College of Dentistry.February 20, 2023Dental HygieneTreats from grandparents not so sweetLess than half of mothers address the issue of grandparents giving their grandchildren copious amounts of cavity-causing foods and beverages, according to a study recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.February 15, 2023Dental HygieneGrant given to create remote-controlled tooth cleaning toolTexas A&M University-Corpus Christi has received a $256,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation to develop magnetic nanotechnology for use in at-home dental care products.February 8, 2023Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurersA dentist filed on March 31 a U.S. antitrust lawsuit against multiple insurers, including Zelis Healthcare and UnitedHealth Group.Imaging & CAD/CAMPatients don't like what they see on their intraoral scansImaging & CAD/CAMImaging aids in removing aspirated drill head from patientImaging & CAD/CAMAI may be better at this than orthodontistsImaging & CAD/CAMCase #787: 32-year-old woman with lesion on the left mandible
