Ava Barros[email protected]FluorideSDF may help prevent dental erosionTopically applying 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may better prevent erosion in enamel and dentin than stannous chloride-containing fluoride. The in vitro study was published on April 24 in the Journal of Dentistry.May 1, 2024PediatricsStudy reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority childrenChildren of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according to a large study recently published in AJPM Focus.April 30, 2024Oral CancerWhat dental teams can do to help prevent oral cancerEducating patients about risk-reduction strategies, like promoting HPV vaccination, is crucial for the early detection and prevention of oral squamous cell carcinomas. The report was published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene.April 29, 2024ObesityBody composition linked to oral health in post-stroke patientsA high body mass index combined with low muscle mass is linked to poor oral health in older post-stroke patients, highlighting the importance of addressing dental and overall health in this population. This study was published in Gerodontology.April 26, 2024Orofacial PainSweetening up dental injections to reduce kids' painApplying a sugar-free flavoring before administering local anesthetic injections in pediatric dental patients may decrease pain, according to a study recently published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry.April 26, 2024AntibioticsDental students lack knowledge of antibiotic prophylaxis, infective endocarditisKnowledge and attitudes toward infective endocarditis differ among dental and medical students based on their educational progression, according to research published in the Journal of Dental Education.April 25, 2024EndodonticsSimple test may assess pulp status of avulsed teethAn oxygen saturation test may be a dependable way to evaluate pulp health two weeks after permanent teeth have been knocked out and replanted, according to research recently published in the Journal of Endodontics.April 24, 2024Sleep ApneaMouthguards better than CPAP for hypertensive OSA patientsContinuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first-line treatment for hypertension associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but some patients struggle with compliance. Mandibular advancement offers an alternative, according to recent research.April 22, 2024PeriodonticsThis AI tool may reduce gum disease inflammationAn artificial intelligence (AI)-powered toothbrush may improve oral hygiene levels and brushing duration, particularly benefiting patients with periodontitis, reports a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.April 19, 2024NutritionWhat pomegranate juice may do to patients' teethDespite its nutrients and perceived health benefits, regular consumption of pomegranate juice may not be good for teeth. The acidic beverage may demineralize teeth, according to a study recently published in PLoS One.April 19, 2024Previous PagePage 2 of 10Next PageTop StoriesInsuranceIs dental insurance hurting your profits?Most practices want to fire insurers, but in most cases that is financially impossible for dentists, writes Dr. Roger P. Levin. Instead, Levin offers four strategic tips to protect your bottom line.Organized DentistryLawmaker asks for dentist to lose license over death of Jews callLegal IssuesAnother dental office hit with burglaryOrthodonticsThis type of orthodontic bracket may be more likely to failSponsor ContentWhat dental technologies deliver the greatest practice revenue opportunities?