Guided bone regeneration (GBR) has evolved into a reliable solution for complex ridge augmentation, even in challenging knife-edge cases. While autogenous bone remains a gold standard, emerging evidence shows comparable outcomes with alternative…
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Next-Gen Dental Implants That “Feel” Like Natural Teeth Show Promise in Early…
Researchers at Tufts University have developed a novel dental implant designed to reconnect with the body’s nerve system, offering…
Could Your Patients’ Oral Microbiome Reveal Their Mental Health?
Emerging research links a less diverse oral microbiome to higher rates of depression, suggesting that the mouth may offer…
Microplastics in the Operatory May Pose a Threat to Patient and Provider…
A new study reveals dental procedures may contribute to microplastic (MP) contamination in the clinic environment and potentially…
Now Dead, Nevada’s SB 495 Would Have Dismantled Dental Hygiene Standards
In a scathing guest editorial in the Nevada Globe, Scott Finley warns that Nevada’s SB 495 would let untrained assistants perform…
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Program Strives to Encourage Dental-Medical Innovation
In order to better integrate dental and medical care with the goal of improving overall health outcomes, SMILE Health, an initiative led by CareQuest Innovation Partners, aims to bridge this gap by uniting innovators, industry partners, and…
Paralyzed Dental Hygienist Returns to Patient Care Thanks to Her Employer
Katja Delevar, RDH, a dental hygienist in Vancouver, Washington, faced a life-altering accident during a solo motorcycle ride in July 2022. Following a severe injury that left her a T6 paraplegic, with significant damage to her chest and…
Taking a Leap of Faith
To better serve the most vulnerable in her community, Christy Jo Fogarty, RDH, ADT, became the first advanced dental therapist in the United States.
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Self-Reported Oral Health Shows Strong Correlation With Systemic Health
New research indicates that individuals reporting poor oral health face similar systemic health risks as those diagnosed with periodontal diseases.
Maximizing Accuracy in Implant Planning and Surgical Execution
An overview of integrating DICOM, STL data, and surgical protocols for optimal implant outcomes.
British Researchers Begin Ambitious Project to Support Young Adults With Cleft Lip and/or Palate
The University of Bristol in Bristol, England, is embarking on a $2.5 million research program to delve into the lifelong impacts of cleft lip and/or palate, a condition affecting one in 700 births. The initiative, named…
Legacy of Young Dentist Lost to Violence Lives on Through New Foundation
On February 29, Benjamin Harouni, DDS, was tragically murdered while practicing at his El Cajon, California, dental office, which he shared with his father, Jack Harouni, DDS. The young dentist, a graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of…
Periodontal Bacterium Implicated in Aggressive Colon Cancer
A recent study published in Nature reveals a potential link between a type of bacteria associated with dental plaque and treatment-resistant colorectal cancer. The Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium, Fusobacterium nucleatum, was found in…
New Combination of Treatments May Be Game Changer for Dental Caries
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have uncovered a promising breakthrough in combating dental caries. Collaborating across disciplines, they discovered that combining ferumoxytol (Fer) and stannous fluoride (SnF2) could offer…
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