Doing this may affect gum disease treatment outcomes

2026-02-17

Taking antibiotics may provide clinical benefits beyond those normally achieved with just scaling and root planing (SRP), but there may be even more to it,

Does dentistry need to change its methods for bite analysis?

2026-02-11

Most dental bite problems are not caused by difficult patients or complex cases. They happen because the bite is rarely measured. Dr. Robert Kerstein. In

Sonendo to host 2nd Women in Endodontics summit

2026-02-10

Sonendo, developer of the GentleWave root canal disinfection system, will host the second Women in Endodontics summit September 14-16. The summit will bring speakers and

Neoss launches new multiunit abutment

2026-02-10

Dental implant firm Neoss Group has launched a new multiunit abutment for its Neoss4+ treatment system for full-arch restorations. The abutment comes with features that

FDA OKs Perimetrics’ tooth-damage detector

2026-02-10

The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) granted clearance to a device from Perimetrics that uses artificial intelligence to help quantify tooth cracks, failing restorations,

1 in 12 cases of dental sedation in kids lead to problems

2026-02-10

Adverse events (AEs), including airway and breathing complications, occur in 1 in 12 instances of deep sedation (DS) performed in children at outpatient dental settings.

Marijuana use may not affect dental anesthetic requirements

2026-02-10

Anesthesia medication dosage requirements may not need to be changed for regular marijuana users undergoing oral and maxillofacial surgery. The abstract was recently published in

Researchers develop at-home device for diagnosing gingivitis

2026-02-10

Researchers at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio are developing a device people can use at home to diagnose gingivitis. The condition is caused by

A hot way to cool burning mouth syndrome is in development

2026-02-10

A research team in Norway is attempting to develop a better way to treat burning mouth syndrome by creating a carrier that keeps capsaicin, the

Ormco launches digital bracket bonding

2026-02-10

Ormco has launched Ormco digital bonding for orthodontics. The digital bonding aims to streamline orthodontists’ daily workflow and achieve customized bracket positioning by leveraging Damon

More than half of adults are self-conscious of their smile

2026-02-10

More than half of adults report feeling as insecure today about their smile as they did when they were teens, according to survey results recently

NY Jets fan’s teeth fall out yelling at team

2026-02-10

A fan lost his temper and nearly his teeth while watching the New England Patriots clobber the New York Jets during a September 24 game,