Simple test may assess pulp status of avulsed teeth
2026-02-10
An oxygen saturation test may be a dependable way to evaluate pulp health two weeks after permanent teeth have been knocked out and replanted, according
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Stronger enamel, more may hinge on rodents’ terra cotta teeth
2026-02-10
Squirrels, beavers, and other rodents have orange-brown front teeth that may be key to developing oral care products that better protect human tooth enamel and
Are you properly anesthetizing dental patients who use drugs like Ozempic?
2026-02-10
With more patients taking glucagonlike peptide 1 (GLP-1) agonists like Ozempic to control diabetes and obesity, clinicians may need to rethink how to manage them
Cold comfort: New preservation method offers hope for TMJ patients
2026-02-10
A novel way of preserving tissue may improve the viability of meniscal grafts and end the current shortage, offering relief for patients with temporomandibular joint
Podcast: In today’s dental landscape, what comes next for the AES?
2026-02-10
In this episode of “The HuangshanDental.com Podcast,” Dr. Jason Luchtefeld discussed the American Equilibration Society (AES) and its focus on occlusion, temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and
Toothache leads to implant removal from man’s skull
2026-02-10
A man with a toothache had emergency surgery after a dentist reportedly mistakenly screwed a dental implant into his jaw and pierced his cranial cavity,
Sweetening up dental injections to reduce kids’ pain
2026-02-10
Applying a sugar-free flavoring before administering local anesthetic (LA) injections in pediatric dental patients may decrease pain, according to a study recently published in the
OrthoFX launches shorter-wear clear aligners
2026-02-10
OrthoFX has launched NiTime, clear aligners that are designed to be worn for shorter periods of time and treat all classes of dental malocclusions, in
Study reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority children
2026-02-10
Children of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according
It may be time to have tough conversations with dental patients
2026-02-10
Clinicians may need to give patients more realistic views of the roles preexisting conditions or lifestyle habits play in the success or failure of their
Gender, age may affect nonsurgical periodontal therapy outcomes
2026-02-10
Older adults and men may experience worse outcomes after nonsurgical periodontal treatment (NSPT), suggesting the need for tailored treatment approaches for these patients. This analysis
White spot lesions are common in adolescent aligner patients
2026-02-10
Adolescent patients undergoing clear aligner treatment often experience a high occurrence of white spot lesions (WSLs), according to research recently published in Orthodontics and Craniofacial