Researchers have unveiled a smart wearable dental brace that captures never-before-seen in-mouth data that may lead to breakthrough treatments for conditions like bruxism and motor
The simple sugar D-mannose may treat chronic gum disease by affecting how certain cells function, possibly changing gene activity related to immune response. This study
Patients who received periodontal management for two years before the onset of type 2 diabetes had better health than those who didn’t receive care. The
Using a 3-mm extended tray during at-home nightguard vital bleaching (NGVB) may increase the risk of gum irritation, according to a clinical trial published on
Viewing social media content about surgical treatments before third-molar surgery may increase patients’ perioperative anxiety, according to a study recently published in the Journal of
Infrared laser photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy may be a beneficial aid in recovery following lower third-molar extraction, according to a study recently published in the Journal
Periodontal disease may increase the risk of gestational diabetes, therefore oral health should be assessed before and during pregnancy. This review study was recently published
Neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR), a marker of systemic inflammation, may be linked with poor periodontal health, according to a study recently published in the International
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be the first choice for managing acute dental pain after tooth extractions or temporary toothache relief, according to guidelines recently
Denture use may protect against cognitive decline among older adults with tooth loss, emphasizing the potential importance of prosthodontic rehabilitation in maintaining brain health. This
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have found that measuring proteins in saliva may offer an easy way to monitor periodontitis
Pediatric dentists in the U.S. use pharmacological approaches like silver diamine fluoride to address early caries but rarely adopt other chronic disease management strategies like
