Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are developing hydrogels to study inflammation and ultimately enhance healing and tissue remodeling following dental
Children living in disadvantaged areas may be three times more likely to experience severe tooth decay requiring hospital dental extraction compared to those living in
Biolux Technology announced the launch of OrthoPulse into the U.S. orthodontics market. Additionally, Michael Hendricks, the chief business officer of North America, will lead the
For clinicians restoring anterior implants, finding an ideal temporary solution can be challenging. Traditional options like flippers, Essix retainers, or stay plates often disappoint patients
Personalized instructional videos plus using antigingivitis toothpaste and an interdental brush may improve gum health better than using that same toothpaste and following standard oral
What began as “extreme pain” for Brian Hooks eventually turned into a head-shaking and life-changing discovery. Hooks, a veteran of the U.S. Army, went to
A man was diagnosed and treated for a rare infection that caused a mass in the lateral pterygoid muscle after temporomandibular disorder (TMD) treatment failed
A man in California has filed a lawsuit against the designers of a device that was marketed to correct dental and facial abnormalities, claiming it
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may effectively improve pain and quality of life in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a systematic review published in the
In children, probiotics may reduce the presence of Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans), a germ commonly linked to caries, but they do not significantly affect other
About 75% of patients are unaware of the connection between periodontitis and other diseases regardless of their socioeconomic status, periodontal health, or access to care.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine are transforming stem cells from gum tissue into cells that support nerve regeneration, according to
