Malocclusions associated with tooth loss risk
2026-02-13
Malocclusions such as anterior crossbite have been linked with a greater risk of tooth loss in a new study. A research team from Tohoku University,
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Toothbrush-activated powder developed for at-home whitening
2026-01-27
A newly-developed powder activated by electric toothbrush vibrations is described as an ‘effective, at-home treatment’ for tooth whitening. Researchers developed the prototype whitening powder aiming
Dentin Exposure Drives Veneer Failures : Long-Term Study Shows
2025-12-26
Main Content Every few years, a study comes along that quietly reshapes the way we think about a routine procedure. Ceramic veneers—one of dentistry’s most
Brits are smiling less due to lack of social contact, research finds
2025-11-13
More than 11 million people in the UK have found themselves smiling less over the past three years, according to a new survey. One in
Do Fiber-Reinforced Composites Really Make Restorations Stronger?
2025-10-31
Main Content A recent in vitro study from Kocaeli University, Turkey, has put a long-debated clinical question to test — does placing fiber-reinforced composites beneath
Connection between tooth loss and glycemic control – even with oral hygiene measures
2025-09-20
Main Content A major new study of over 180,000 individuals has shown a significant link between tooth loss and glycemic control in people with diabetes.
Floss as a Vaccine Delivery Tool? A Promising Needle-Free Approach Emerges
2025-08-09
Main Content What if something as routine as flossing could one day protect you from the flu? In a fascinating new study, researchers explored a
Study Compares Stress Distribution in Zygomatic vs. Subperiosteal Implants for Atrophic Maxilla
2025-07-16
Main Content A new finite element analysis (FEA) study offers valuable insight into implant design choices for the rehabilitation of edentulous, severely atrophic maxillae,highlighting the
Dental Students Open to AI—But Still Want a Human Touch
2025-05-24
Main Content A new study shows that dental students in Iran are excited about how artificial intelligence (AI) could help improve dentistry, but they’re not
Delayed vs. Immediate Dental Implants: A Long Term Study of Survival Rates
2025-04-10
Main Content A large-scale retrospective cohort study from the Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University has shed new light on the survival outcomes of
Robotic vs. Freehand Implant Placement: Which Offers Better Accuracy and Efficiency?
2025-02-24
Main Content A recent study comparing robotic-assisted and freehand dental implant placement has revealed significant differences in accuracy. While robotic surgery demonstrated superior precision in
Silver Diamine Fluoride: A Promising Alternative for Indirect Pulp Capping in Permanent Molars
2025-02-03
Main Content A recent clinical study has provided new insights into the management of deep carious lesions in first permanent molars (FPM), emphasizing the importance
