Ava Barrosava.barros@scienceandmedicinegroup.comDental HygieneSurvey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habitsMany U.S. dental patients may not be doing enough when it comes to visiting the dentist regularly or maintaining a consistent oral hygiene routine, according to a survey conducted by Risas Dental and Braces.April 4, 2025Imaging & CAD/CAMPatients don't like what they see on their intraoral scansDental patients may be less satisfied with their restorations after viewing intraoral scanning-generated images and using magnifying mirrors. The study was published recently in the Digital Dentistry Journal.April 3, 2025Imaging & CAD/CAMAI may be better at this than orthodontistsArtificial intelligence (AI) may outperform orthodontists in this area, according to a study published in the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists.April 3, 2025DenturesThese patients may be more likely to experience denture failurePatients with these characteristics may be more likely to require procedures on abutment teeth, increasing the risk of removable partial denture failure. This study was recently published in the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry.April 2, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkPatients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral healthPatients with rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus may have an increased risk of dental decay and a higher oral bacteria presence. The study was published recently in BMC Oral Health.April 2, 2025BrainResearchers to study gum disease germ's link to Alzheimer's diseaseResearchers at the Augusta University Dental College of Georgia have received a $2.8 million grant to study the link between a periodontal bacterium and Alzheimer's disease, according to news from the university.April 1, 2025Oral-Systemic LinkBiologic agents may lead to more dental problemsPatients taking common biologic agents to help treat cancer and other diseases may be at greater risk of needing more dental treatment, according to a study published recently in Oral Diseases.March 31, 2025RestorationsWeatherproofing technology repurposed for tooth varnishResearchers from the Queen Mary University of London have developed a dental treatment inspired by weatherproofing technology used in civil engineering to protect teeth from decay and acid erosion.March 28, 2025PeriodonticsDrinking more alcohol may raise the risk of gum diseaseIncreased alcohol consumption may raise the risk of periodontitis, lead to deeper periodontal pockets, and result in increased sites with greater probing depths, says a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.March 27, 2025NutritionPostbiotics may help prevent cariesPostbiotics may surpass traditional probiotics in preventing and managing caries by stopping the growth of cavity-causing bacteria, reports a review published in Clinical and Experimental Dental Research.March 26, 2025Page 1 of 31Next PageTop StoriesAnesthesiaNew details emerge in death of 9-year-old dental patientThe San Diego County Department of the Medical Examiner has provided new information about the 9-year-old girl in California who died hours after she was administered anesthesia and underwent dental surgery.Dental HygieneSurvey uncovers gaps in U.S. oral hygiene habitsPractice SalesThe win-win-win deal that benefits selling doctors, DSOs, and patientsLegal IssuesDentist files antitrust lawsuit against insurersImaging & CAD/CAMPatients don't like what they see on their intraoral scans
