Research supports the benefits of minimally invasive dentistry for noncavitated carious lesions, but can providing such care damage your professional reputation and lower patient satisfaction? In a new study, patients who received noninvasive treatment were just as satisfied as those who underwent invasive treatment. The lack of knowledge on the part of patients about noninvasive treatments for noncavitated early caries lesions, which include monitoring and oral hygiene instruction instead of

The American Academy of Cariology (AAC) has launched. The aim of the nonprofit organization is to eradicate dental caries in the U.S. with a focus on research, education, and science-based caries management. Margherita Fontana, DDS, PhD, is the academy’s first president. The first meeting of the AAC will be held on October 18, 2017, in Atlanta during the 2017 ADA annual meeting. The AAC will debut a website soon, the

A peptide found in saliva may be the key to helping implants integrate with surrounding cells faster. Researchers found that oral cavity cells exposed to this specific peptide spread and adhered to titanium significantly better than those without it. Irene van Dijk, PhD. The researchers believe the peptide histatin 1 (Hst1) may one day have clinical applications that help with implant integration. Lead researcher Irene van Dijk, PhD, from the

Are postmenopausal women with periodontitis or edentulism at greater risk of cardiovascular disease and death? A large prospective study examined the risk of cardiovascular disease and death in this population, with the results suggesting that improving oral health could lengthen life. Lead study author Michael LaMonte, PhD, MPH. Image courtesy of the University of Buffalo. Researchers examined the relationship between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease in a large cohort of postmenopausal