Ava Barros[email protected]Infection ControlInfection control matters to dental patientsPatients value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control, according to survey results recently published by the Dental Assisting National Board.September 17, 2025Infection ControlLower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral healthA presurgery guided oral care routine may cut patients' pneumonia risk and shorten hospital stays, reports a study in PLoS One.September 16, 2025SugarThis may protect juice from decaying teethA PLoS One study reported that juice briefly alters oral lubrication. The results offer new insight into saliva’s role in protecting tooth enamel and its response to sugar.September 15, 2025Oral BacteriaUltrasound may zap biofilms in the futureHigh-intensity focused ultrasound might be effective in eliminating biofilms from titanium dental implant surfaces, reports research recently published in the International Journal of Implant Dentistry.September 12, 2025TMJ/TMDBiofeedback may help treat TMDsBiofeedback may help effectively manage temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) and improve patients’ well-being, reports a review recently published in BMC Oral Health.September 11, 2025CardiovascularGum disease may increase risk of CKM syndromeGum disease may raise the risk of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, underscoring the need to include oral health in cardiometabolic care, a new study finds.September 10, 2025Patient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fearDental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.September 9, 2025PediatricsToo much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gumsPoor sleep quality in adolescents may be linked to excessive internet use, and both may contribute to gum disease, according to a new study in BMC Oral Health.September 9, 2025Sleep DentistryMouthguards may not protect against tooth wear very wellPolymethyl methacrylate splints may reduce tooth wear from sleep-related bruxism, but it's not a perfect fix, a study in BMC Oral Health reports.September 8, 2025PeriodonticsHyaluronic acid may benefit patients with gum diseaseA recent review in Periodontology 2000 suggests that hyaluronic acid -- an ingredient in skincare products -- may aid gum healing and regeneration, enhancing outcomes when paired with nonsurgical or surgical periodontal treatments.September 4, 2025Page 1 of 43Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist’s defamation suit over bad reviews moves forwardA state appeals court ruled on September 15 that a patient who posted negative reviews about a dentist could be sued for defamation.Infection ControlInfection control matters to dental patientsSmile DesignClinical tip: Replacement of a congenital missing caninePublic HealthGetting married may be good for teeth, especially men’sScope of PracticeU.S. oral health is at a standstill. Hygienists may be the answer