Green Party Urges More PEI Students to Study Dentistry
2025-05-15
A Green MP for Prince Edward Island is calling on more local students to choose dentistry as a career to address a growing shortage of
dental insurance
ADA seeks member input to strengthen policy on recoupment practices
2025-05-15
The American Dental Association is aware of dental benefit carriers reducing, or “offsetting,” payments owed to dentists to recoup overpayments made to other dentists. This
Waterlooville Man Wins ￡7,000 Over Undiagnosed Tooth Decay at Mydentist
2025-05-11
Kevin Brookes, 51, a Home Office employee, received a ￡7,000 out-of-court settlement after receiving treatment at the MyDentist Dentist Clinic on Chichester Road, Copno. He
Bone Grafting Brings Dental Implant Options to More Patients
2025-05-11
Missing teeth not only affect aesthetics, but can also lead to bone loss and long-term functional issues, according to Mountain View dentist Donian Shen, DDS.
NHANES Study: Periodontitis Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in MASLD Patients
2025-05-11
The study found that patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver (MASLD) with moderate to severe periodontitis had a 29% higher risk of all-cause death and
Is Cavities Genetic: Medical Experts Explain
2025-05-10
Many people wonder whether cavities are a result of genetic factors. While it’s true that genes play a role in some aspects of dental health,
How Quickly Does a Cavity Form?
2025-05-10
Dental cavities are a common issue that can affect anyone. They form when the enamel of your teeth gets damaged by acids produced by bacteria.
Early Discovery May Lead to New Therapies for Gum Disease Pathogen
2025-05-09
A new study sheds more light on Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis), a key bacterial pathogen long associated with periodontitis and systemic diseases such as cardiovascular
Ice Age Climate Had ‘Dramatic’ Impact on Hunter-Gatherers, Fossil Teeth Show
2025-05-09
To understand how climate change affected hunter-gatherer groups in Europe between 47,000 and 7,000 years ago, researchers from Germany, Italy and the United States analyzed
Bonding Strength of Ag-Au Nanoparticle Root Sealant In Vitro
2025-05-09
The purpose of root canal filling is to form an appropriate seal between the dentin wall and the root canal filling material and provide good
Why Does My New Tooth Filling Feel Rough?
2025-05-08
Getting a new tooth filling is a common dental procedure, but sometimes, patients notice that the filling feels rough or uneven. This can be concerning,
Why is My Cavity Filling Sensitive: Dentist Analysis
2025-05-08
After getting a cavity filling, it’s common to experience some sensitivity. While this can be uncomfortable, it is often temporary. But what causes this sensitivity,