Smoking has a serious negative impact on periodontitis treatment, according to a study published by Danish researchers in the Journal of Dental Research. Heavy smokers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on February 3 a proposal to revamp nutrition standards, limiting the amounts of sugar in school meals. The
Wisconsin has a reason to smile. It was named the U.S. state with the best dental health. Meanwhile, Mississippi was ranked the worst, according to
Early treatment of poor oral health may lead to significant brain health benefits, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s
Static computer-aided implant surgery (S-CAIS) offers benefits compared to conventional procedures, including that it may help combat antibiotic resistance, according to a letter published on
Organized dentistry should develop formal guidelines that address the management of periodontal patients with continued inflammation after scaling and root planing, according to a commentary
Citing research showing that a majority of antibiotics prescribed by dentists in the U.K. is unwarranted, dentists in Spain argued that clinicians must learn more
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is addressing pediatric dental caries in its January 2023 report titled “Maintaining and Improving the Oral Health of Young
Dear DrBicuspid Member, A case report published in Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology revealed that a humanized antibody used in cancer
Probiotics in fermented foods such as yogurt may provide short-term relief for halitosis, according to a recent study published in BMJ Open. Researchers at Sichuan
Newly-appointed Swiss Dental Academy trainer, Louise Warden, shares what she hopes the future will offer for fellow dental hygienists and dental therapists. Can you please
A previous version of this story erroneously conflated antibiotic prophylaxis for prosthetic joint infections and infective endocarditis. The erroneous paragraphs have been removed. Clinicians may
