Beyond the Label: Choosing a Toothpaste That Truly Works for Your Smile

Why Toothpaste Choices Matter Walk into any grocery store or pharmacy in Katy, and you’re met with an entire wall of toothpaste options—each one promising to whiten, protect, strengthen, or restore your smile. If you’ve ever found yourself standing there, reading labels and wondering, “Which one is actually right for me?” — you’re not alone. At Avalon Dental & Orthodontics, we understand how overwhelming these choices can feel. While brushing

Fluoride gel with supplement may better tooth remineralization

A low-fluoride gel with sodium trimetaphosphate (TMP) may promote greater enamel remineralization than a traditional, more concentrated gel, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Dentistry. Additionally, nanosized TMP led to greater remineralization than micrometric particles, the authors wrote. “The experimental formulation significantly outperformed the conventional fluoride gel in promoting enamel remineralization,” wrote the authors, led by Tamires Passadori Martins of the S?o Paulo State University School

Groups call for Fla. Medicaid to end amalgam fillings

Four U.S. organizations have petitioned Florida health officials to immediately stop using dental amalgam in children covered by Medicaid. The Consumers for Dental Choice, the Learning Disabilities Association of America, the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, and the Mercury Policy Project are calling for the end of this practice, citing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) 2020 warning against using mercury-based fillings in at-risk populations, including children and

Bad childhood may equal bad teeth

Experiencing adverse events in early childhood such as abuse or family instability may increase the risk of developing caries in children ages 7 to 10, according to a study published in the Journal of Dentistry. Furthermore, only the duration of exposure to the adverse childhood experience (ACE) physical abuse was linked to greater caries increments, the authors wrote. “This knowledge can help dentists identify vulnerable children or families during routine

How to Avoid Restorative Dentistry: Daily Habits and Routine Check-Ups Are the Key

When it comes to your oral health, prevention is always better than cure. At Denpure in Uxbridge, our mission is to help you maintain a healthy, confident smile for life, and that starts with prevention. Restorative dentistry, such as fillings, crowns, root canals, or implants, is often avoidable when the right habits are in place and when regular dental visits are prioritised. Many people think of the dentist as someone

Case #827: 40-year-old woman with lesion

Figure 1: Cone-beam computed tomography image, sagittal view, tooth #30.Images courtesy of Dr. Juan F. Yepes. DrBicuspid publishes a new case study weekly. To test your dental expertise, first, please log in. If you don’t have a login, create one. Each case comprises a history, quiz, and discussion section. An answer key is provided at the end of the case study. A 40-year-old woman was referred to the endodontist by

5 must-read endodontic articles that fascinated our readers in 2025

We combed through all of the endodontic-related articles posted on HuangshanDental.com during the first half of 2025 and found the ones that grabbed the most attention from our subscribers. Did you miss any of these key stories? If so, simply click on the headline below and you can catch up. Air embolism during routine dental care leads to woman’s death The patient, who had a history of high blood pressure,

This filler may be elite for root canals

Silver polydopamine-modified hydroxyapatite (HA-PDA-Ag-PDA) fillers may improve root canal therapy by boosting the antibacterial properties of resin-based root canal sealers (RCS), according to a study published on July 9 in BMC Oral Health. Additionally, this sealer may offer other benefits, including better wettability of the dentin’s surface, the authors wrote. “HA-PDA-Ag-PDA fillers significantly improved the antibacterial, mineralization properties as well as the wetting ability of resin-based RCS,” wrote the authors,

Dandy launches dentures for low-income patients

U.S. digital dental lab Dandy has launched affordable dentures designed for government insurance plans like Medicaid. The digital workflow requires only two appointments and delivers dentures in under 10 days. Made in the U.S. with Lucitone-certified materials, the dentures come with a five-year warranty and are priced between $119 and $199 per arch.

Seeing Is Believing: How Imagery Transforms Patient Understanding At Denpure

At Denpure, we believe that patient education is not just a side note in dentistry. It’s actually a central part of delivering long-term oral health, and helping our patients feel good about how their smile appears to the world. While treatment is essential, teaching patients about the why behind their dental care can be transformative. By integrating advanced imagery, clear explanations, and personalised education into every appointment, we empower patients

Dental Duets: AI and my Dustin Hoffman moment with Dr. Marty Jablow

In the 1967 movie, “The Graduate,” a young Dustin Hoffman plays an aimless young man named Benjamin Braddock who just graduated from college. His upscale parents host a graduation party at their swanky home in his honor. During the party, one of his dad’s martini-fueled friends, Mr. McGuire, throws his arm around Ben’s shoulder to share the following career advice: Mr. McGuire: “I want to say one word to you.

Clinical tip: Correctly prepping anterior teeth

This week’s clinical tip, courtesy of CDOCS, focuses on ensuring the best results for your dental patients’ anterior teeth. “Now for many of us, the workflow is going to be sending this to a lab to get a digital diagnostic wax-up. So I’ll scan the upper, I’ll scan the lower, I’ll scan the bite, and I’ll send off her diagnostic wax-up. “Now, when we get this back oftentimes, we’re in