Ava Barros[email protected]ImplantsWhat cancer patients need to know about dental implantsFor patients with head and neck cancer, implants in the irradiated upper jaw may have lower survival rates than those placed in the lower jaw, suggest findings from research published in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America.September 18, 2024Sleep ApneaDentists, ready to expand your role in patient care?Dentists may broaden their roles in patient care by helping to identify sleep disorders, according to a press release from the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey.September 18, 2024PeriodonticsDistinct biomarkers found in gum disease patientsPatients with periodontitis may have distinct blood protein profiles, with changes in specific proteins and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, suggests a study published in the Journal of Dental Research.September 17, 2024Intraoral ScannersNew study shades intraoral scannersThe trueness of shade matching with intraoral scanners may be lower than that of spectrophotometers, according to a systematic review published in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry.September 16, 2024Immune SystemThis gum disease germ may exacerbate rheumatoid arthritisA bacteria linked to gum disease may worsen rheumatoid arthritis, according to a study published in the International Journal of Oral Science.September 13, 2024Public HealthPatients with diabetes at increased risk of cariesType 2 diabetes may increase the risk of caries and reduce salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. As such, dentists should prioritize the oral health of this population, according to a review published in the Journal of Dentistry. September 11, 2024PeriodonticsGlobal burden of gum disease, tooth loss is only getting worseLittle progress has been made to address the global incidence of severe periodontitis and tooth loss, highlighting the need for effective public health interventions, according to study results published in the Journal of Periodontal Research.September 10, 2024Hygiene ToolsStudy provides insights on toothbrush efficacy, replacement timingManual toothbrushes with specific features like cross-angle bristles combined with brushing using the modified Bass method may be the most effective method for removing plaque and reducing gingivitis.September 7, 2024Sleep ApneaDo you know the link between OSA and chronic pain?Researchers at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Dentistry have developed an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) model to study chronic pain, according to university news.September 6, 2024AIThe possible plus side to monitoring tooth wear via AIAn artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted automated system for detecting tooth wear progression may streamline diagnostics and improve decision-making for tooth restoration, reports a study published in the Journal of Dentistry.September 5, 2024Page 1 of 18Next PageTop StoriesEndodonticsRoot canal material led to anaphylaxis-related deathAfter being treated with temporary endodontic material containing polyethylene glycol, two patients experienced anaphylaxis, one of whom died, according to a case report.ImplantsWhat cancer patients need to know about dental implantsSleep ApneaDentists, ready to expand your role in patient care?CAD/CAMClinical tip: Get the most out of your dental investment with CEREC PrimemillSponsor ContentCE CREDIT FREE WEBINAR