Ava Barros[email protected]DenturesThese 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, 2025Patient CommunicationOne-third of adults experience anxiety at the dentistDental anxiety, possibly not related to past negative experiences, affects nearly 30% of adults and may be linked to higher reported pain levels, according to a study published in BMC Oral Health.March 25, 2025Dental EducationWhat it takes to lure dental graduates to underserved areasCollaboration among dental educators, administrators, and clinicians may improve access to dental care and serve underserved populations, according to a study recently published in BMC Oral Health.March 25, 2025AntibioticsPersistent antibiotic prescribing in dentistry raises concernsThe consistent rate of antibiotic prescriptions by general dentists may underscore the need for stronger measures to prevent overprescription, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.March 24, 2025Page 1 of 31Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDentist allegedly solicits employee for inappropriate favorA dentist faces criminal charges after allegedly attempting to pay a receptionist at the practice he jointly owns for a sexual favor.DenturesThese patients may be more likely to experience denture failureOral-Systemic LinkPatients with lupus, RA may want to wake up on oral healthSmile DesignClinical tip: A different way to get an accurate tooth marginLegal IssuesCyberattack hits DSO Chord Specialty Dental, affecting 170K
