Ava Barros[email protected]Vulnerable PopulationsRacial discrimination may be linked to fewer dental visitsRacial discrimination and low socioeconomic status were linked to poorer oral health, which, combined, can have pronounced effects on kids.April 1, 2026ProsthodonticsThis may be costing you patientsPoorly fitting prosthetics are costing practices patients and productivity, and dentists are using tech to close the gap, Dandy reports.March 31, 2026FluorideSDF may top fluoride varnish for arresting cariesSilver diamine fluoride may outperform fluoride varnish at halting caries in children's first permanent molars and erupted teeth, research reports.March 30, 2026FluorideSDF may remineralize teethA JADA review finds SDF may promote remineralization and slow caries progression, but more research on optimal concentrations is neededMarch 27, 2026Infection ControlWhat you need to know about antibiotics and teethExposure to antibiotics and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs during critical ages may disrupt enamel formation and mineralization.March 26, 2026Infection ControlMaybe use this oxidizing agent to flush dental chair unitsThis agent may effectively eliminate microbes and biofilm in dental unit waterlines, reports a PLoS One study.March 26, 2026TMJ/TMDThis is cortisol's possible role in TMDsNew research suggests high cortisol may be a biomarker for temporomandibular disorders, while certain computer-guided occlusal adjustments may reduce cortisol.March 25, 2026GutUlcers, reflux may be linked to some dental problemsGI conditions like GERD and peptic ulcers may raise patients' risk for periodontal disease and tooth decay, a new meta-analysis asserts.March 24, 2026Vulnerable PopulationsDental care may be deferred more often due to medical debtAbout 1 in 7 U.S. adults delay care because of medical debt, and dental care is often what they are postponing.March 23, 2026AINeed to detect impacted teeth? AI may help.AI shows promise for detecting and classifying impacted teeth (excluding third molars), but its reliability and transparency need more research.March 19, 2026Page 1 of 56Next PageTop StoriesHomeDental assistant gets light sentence for fraudA dental assistant's Medicaid fraud scheme resulted in a surprisingly lenient sentence.Vulnerable PopulationsRacial discrimination may be linked to fewer dental visitsSmile DesignLoose veneers: What dentists and patients should knowSmile DesignEfficiency meets aesthetics: Advancements in bulk flowable composite technologySponsor ContentPrecise finishing control