Ava Barros

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may help monitor periodontitis progression, according to a press release from the university.

January 20, 2025

Obesity

These obesity indicators may be linked to periodontitis

Certain obesity indicators may positively correlate with periodontitis and vary with age, according to a large study published in Scientific Reports

January 16, 2025

Infection Control

COVID-19 affected antibiotic prescribing in dentistry

The COVID-19 pandemic likely caused a rise in antibiotic use in dentistry, disrupting a previous decline, as rates have since remained high, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

January 16, 2025

Public Health

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

Dentures

Wearing dentures may slow cognitive decline

Denture use may protect against cognitive decline among older adults with tooth loss, emphasizing the potential importance of prosthodontic rehabilitation in maintaining brain health, reports a study published in Aging Medicine.

January 14, 2025

Alternative Pain Therapies

This drug may treat postendodontic pain

This nerve pain drug may help manage post-traumatic trigeminal neuropathic occlusal pain following endodontic treatment, according to an observational study published in the Journal of Endodontics.

January 13, 2025

Analgesics

This is the 1st-line therapy for toothaches

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be the first choice for managing acute dental pain after tooth extractions or temporary toothache relief, according to guidelines recently published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine.

January 9, 2025

Periodontics

Gum disease tied to inflammation biomarker

Neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), a marker of systemic inflammation, may be linked with poor periodontal health, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.

January 8, 2025

Sugar

These foods may be linked to a higher risk of gum disease

Consuming these foods may be linked to a higher risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published in the International Dental Journal.

January 7, 2025

Public Health

How people in these states achieve the best smiles

This Eastern state ranked as the one with the best dental care, with about 73% of its population visiting a dentist in 2020 and approximately 90% of its public water systems are fluoridated, according to research conducted by Celebrate Dental and Braces.

January 6, 2025