These factors may affect tooth loss in younger gum disease patients
2025-08-13
Patients younger than 36 with severe gum disease, limited education, and a history of smoking may face a higher risk of tooth loss, according to
periodontics
VIVOLTA Partners With Fibrothelium to Produce Components for SimplySilk Membranes
2025-08-08
Medical electrospinning solutions provider VIVOLTA has entered into a long-term partnership with Fibrothelium to manufacture electrospun components for use in Fibrothelium’s SimplySilk® membrane, according to
Ozonated water may treat pericoronitis
2025-08-06
Irrigation with ozonated water may be an effective alternative to saline solution treatment for patients with pericoronitis by relieving pain and boosting quality of life,
SimplyTest and The TeleDentists Launch At-Home Oral Pathogen Test With Virtual Consultation
2025-07-30
SimplyTest and The TeleDentists have announced a national collaboration that combines at-home oral pathogen testing with virtual dental consultations. The new offering integrates SimplyTest’s Oral
SimplyTest Adds New Implant-Specific Salivary Test to Its Oral Health Line
2025-07-23
SimplyTest has announced the launch of SimplyTest Oral Health-IMPLANT, according to a July 22, 2025, press release from the company. This new molecular test, which
Sunstar and Dentistry.One Collaborate on Virtual Oral Health Platform
2025-07-16
Sunstar Americas, Inc., maker of the GUM® brand, and Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care platform developed by MouthWatch, Inc., have announced a national partnership aimed
Two Licensure Compacts Aim to Expand Dental Hygienist Mobility Across States
2025-07-11
Two separate interstate compacts focused on licensure portability for dental hygienists and dentists are gaining attention in 2025, each supported by different organizations and offering
Gum disease may be an independent risk factor for stroke
2025-07-08
Periodontal disease may be linked to a higher risk of stroke, but proper dental biofilm control may help. This large systematic review was recently published
1st reported case of kidney disease drug causing gum overgrowth
2025-07-07
In what is believed to be the first reported case of its kind, an immunosuppressive drug prescribed for lupus-induced kidney disease caused gingival enlargement in
Lancette VanGuilder Begins Term as ADHA’s 99th President
2025-07-03
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) has announced the installation of its new Board of Directors and officers for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Lancette VanGuilder,
Link Between Sjögren’s Disease, Tooth Loss
2025-06-26
Patients with Sjögren’s disease may face an increased risk of tooth loss, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis. Because Sjögren’s disease involves lymphocytic
This patch may be a real blow to tooth loss
2025-06-24
Researchers at the University of Missouri (Mizzou) have developed a nanofibrous material that imitates natural periodontal tissue, which may help patients with gum disease keep
