CDA Presents 2018: For healthy teeth, pick dark chocolate over crackers

2018-09-06

SAN FRANCISCO – If you want healthy teeth, it may be better to opt for dark chocolate instead of crackers, according to a presentation by

What your patients don’t know about stress might hurt them

2018-09-04

We all are exposed to stress. Some of us deal with it well. Many of us don’t. Did you know that chronic stress can destroy

CDC study: U.S. HPV vaccine rate increasing 5% annually

2018-08-28

The number of U.S. adolescents who have received the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine has increased five percentage points annually since 2013, according to a new

Study confirms smoking, oral sex as HPV risk factors

2018-08-22

Smoking and certain sexual behaviors are risk factors for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a new study has confirmed. However, the researchers found that the infection

Sugar may be the problem

2018-08-21

When patients come to me suffering from insults to their bodies, I cringe to myself. I know that there are many insults to the body,

Preop oral care reduces complications after cancer surgery

2018-08-20

We’re learning more about how oral health can influence overall health, but can preoperative dental care reduce postoperative complications in patients undergoing cancer surgery? Researchers

Can a high-tech toothbrush improve teens’ oral health?

2018-08-19

How can you get adolescents to brush longer and more effectively? Using an interactive power toothbrush connected to a smartphone could improve oral health habits

Study links oral and respiratory health in aging patients

2018-08-16

Aging patients who constantly aspirate saliva can swallow microbiota that can contribute to these patients developing pneumonia. A new large study examined how varying oral

Second Opinion: Make back-to-school appointments count

2018-08-13

In this Second Opinion, Dr. Joseph Castellano, president of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), notes that the back-to-school time frame is often hectic for

Week in Review: An unconventional future | Antibiotic prescriptions | Opioids and extractions

2018-08-09

Dear DrBicuspid Member, In a column that has inspired much discussion and debate, periodontist Dr. Alvin Danenberg wonders how dentistry will be different in the future.

Antibiotic prescriptions vary by season, specialty

2018-08-05

Dentists prescribe millions of antibiotics, but prescription trends vary by dental specialty and time of year, according to new research presented at the recent 2018

5 oral health myths your patients might believe

2018-07-24

When I’m in conversation with my colleagues, my team, and my patients, I remind them not to believe everything they hear — no, I’m not