Man sues, claiming device left him with permanent dental injuries
2026-02-10
A man in California has filed a lawsuit against the designers of a device that was marketed to correct dental and facial abnormalities, claiming it
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CBT may improve pain relief, well-being in TMD patients
2026-02-10
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a systematic review published in the
Probiotics may reduce this oral bacterium but little else in kids
2026-02-10
In children, probiotics may reduce the presence of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), a germ commonly linked to caries, but they do not significantly affect other
Most don’t know about the periodontitis-chronic disease link
2026-02-10
About 75% of patients are unaware of the connection between periodontitis and other diseases regardless of their socioeconomic status, periodontal health, or access to care.
Woman dies after swallowing dental plate
2026-02-10
In what appears to be a tragic medical oversight at Cork University Hospital (CUH) in Ireland, a 33-year-old woman from Kanturk died following complications after
Penn Dental repairs nerves with gum tissue stem cells
2026-02-10
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are transforming stem cells from gum tissue into cells that support nerve regeneration, according to
What to know about the pineapple juice-related dental trend on TikTok
2026-02-10
TikTok is one of the various social media platforms that the public is continuously watching. Research shows that TikTok users check the site frequently throughout
These dental surgeries may put you at risk for litigation
2026-02-10
The rapid adoption of technology without careful review may have led to unproven surgeries, specifically for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), opening clinicians to legal repercussions. The
Far-flung taste, smell sensors may affect dentistry’s future
2026-02-10
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine found that some taste receptors aren’t solely located on the tongue but throughout the body,
Sometimes, jaw surgery can also make you look younger
2026-02-10
When the jaw and teeth are properly supported during orthognathic surgery, it may create a more youthful appearance, according to a study recently published in
Dentsply launches advanced cleft orthodontic program
2026-02-10
Dentsply Sirona and Smile Train, a cleft-focused nonprofit, are celebrating Cleft Awareness Month by launching an advanced training program in digital cleft orthodontics. Dentsply Sirona’s
Why you should talk to parents about their dental anxiety, more
2026-02-10
Understanding parents’ dental anxiety and oral health literacy, which may be affected by income and other factors, may help dentists build trust with them and