Dear DrBicuspid Member, A young woman experienced rare, life-threatening episodes of mouth bleeding for weeks following the uncovering of a dental implant. Associate Editor Melissa
European researchers discovered a link between gingivitis and depression in a study published in the June 2021 edition of the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Patients
Early research findings suggest a new approach may be effective for treating early childhood caries. The approach uses enzymes that target interactions between bacteria and
Dental hygienists should consider multiple factors, including positive COVID-19 cases in their communities, before using ultrasonic scalers on patients, according to a webinar hosted by
The University of Rochester Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) has received a $6 million federal grant to study a topical antimicrobial agent that may prevent
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting a webinar on May 12 about trends in opioid and antibiotic prescribing for pediatric
Approximately 2% of asymptomatic children tested positive for the novel coronavirus during dental visits in a study published in the April issue of the Journal
A cache of donated baby teeth — leftovers from a famous radiation exposure study from the 1950s — that had been hidden away in an
When it comes to preventing a type of heart infection caused by oral bacteria, good dental health is better than antibiotics, according to a landmark
Older adults who use positive airway pressure therapy to treat obstructive sleep apnea may be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease and other types of
Cognitively healthy adults who have more harmful oral bacteria may be at greater risk of having a key Alzheimer’s disease biomarker, according to a study
A Florida dentist who provides services to NBA and NFL players said in an article on Insider.com that early inequities in dental care can translate
