Ava Barros[email protected]RestorationsWhen DME should be used prior to restorationsDeep margin elevation (DME) may effectively address various clinical challenges associated with subgingival margins before restorations, but it can't be used on every patient, according to a review article published in the Journal of Dentistry.May 18, 2024CBCTChanges in radiolucency on CBCTs may help predict root canal efficacyVolumetric changes in radiolucency on cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans may help foretell how effective root canals were in treating apical periodontitis. The study was published on May 11 in the Journal of Dentistry.May 17, 2024OrthodonticsThis type of orthodontic bracket may be more likely to failCeramic orthodontic brackets appear to have a significantly higher failure rate compared to metal brackets, especially in the lower arch and posterior sector. This research was published on May 13 in the International Dental Journal.May 15, 2024GutOral rinse may screen for early gastric cancerSince oral bacteria may indicate gastric cancer risk, using a simple oral rinse could offer an early means of detecting it, according to a study set to be presented at Digestive Disease Week on May 20.May 14, 2024Vulnerable PopulationsStudy reveals link between food insecurity and tooth lossThere may be a connection between food insecurity and tooth loss among adults age 50 and older residing in the U.S., according to a new study published on May 8 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.May 13, 2024FluoridePediatric medical home may lead to earlier 1st dental visitsMedicaid-enrolled children who received fluoride varnish as part of the pediatric medical home care model may be more likely to have had their first dental visits sooner. The study was published in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.May 10, 2024PeriodonticsSmoking, drinking, depression affect gum disease riskAlone and together, lifestyle factors like smoking, excessive drinking, and depression may significantly affect the risk of developing periodontitis, according to a study published on May 6 in BMC Oral Health.May 9, 2024BrainPoor oral health, gum bacteria linked to dementiaPoor oral health may be associated with a higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, according to a report recently released from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.May 8, 2024Oral-Systemic LinkOral biomarkers may screen for cervical cancer in the futureHPV, cervical cancer, or pregnancy terminations may alter women's vaginal and oral microbial communities, suggesting that oral biomarkers may aid in screening for these conditions. The study was published recently in the Journal of Translational Medicine.May 7, 2024Invisible AlignersWhite spot lesions are common in adolescent aligner patientsAdolescent patients undergoing clear aligner treatment often experience a high occurrence of white spot lesions, according to research recently published in Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research.May 6, 2024Page 1 of 10Next PageTop StoriesRestorationsWhen DME should be used prior to restorationsDeep margin elevation (DME) may effectively address various clinical challenges associated with subgingival margins before restorations, but it can't be used on every patient, according to a review article published in the Journal of Dentistry.Smile DesignNew ways to restore teeth may upend dentistryRestorationsThese materials show promise for filling dental defectsLegal IssuesDental assistant accused of abusing pediatric patientsSponsor ContentDisaster-Proof Dentistry: Defend your practice against economic collapse
