Gum disease may be a risk factor for alopecia
2022-11-22
Patients with periodontitis may be at a much greater risk of developing alopecia areata (AA), an autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss, according to a
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5 factors that impact peri-implantitis
2022-11-07
Researchers analyzed the current literature concerning antimicrobial surfaces used on dental implant materials, focusing on microbial population and functional responses, and found five factors that
CDC probes suspected waterline-related infections
2022-11-01
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections in children who underwent procedures at pediatric
How to deal with the Halloween candy rush
2022-10-27
Evidence shows that excessive sugar consumption can lead to a variety of negative health outcomes, including tooth decay and diabetes. But most children can withstand
Common TMD may be linked to calcium, vitamin D
2022-10-26
Patients with a common type of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) had lower calcium and vitamin D levels, indicating that calcium metabolism may be linked to these
Are primary care providers addressing kids’ dental health?
2022-10-26
Primary care providers may think they talk with parents about children’s oral health more than they actually do, according to a study examining provider- and
Incarceration accelerates poor oral health
2022-10-19
Pregnant women who are incarcerated or whose partner is incarcerated experienced worse oral health outcomes, according to a study published on October 19 in Social
Dental therapists may be key to serving more patients
2022-10-18
Dental therapists contributed to delivering dental care to patients in Alaska, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The number
Obesity tied to tooth loss in 1st-of-its kind study
2022-10-17
In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers analyzed the impact of obesity on the number and position of residual teeth by age groups in a study published
How early life adversities affect access to pediatric dental care
2022-10-10
Researchers evaluated the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the use of and delay of dental care among children in a study published on
Week in Review: Fluoride for older patients | Cool way to reduce postop pain | Nanobot toothbrush
2022-09-16
Dear DrBicuspid Member, Most clinical trials investigating the use of fluoride for caries prevention focus on children and adolescents. But preventive measures that work for
Dr. Alvin Danenberg launches new book
2022-09-08
Dr. Alvin Danenberg’s new book, Eat as if Your Life Depends on It!, launched on September 9. Danenberg highlights the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis
