West Virginia University is testing a new thermoplastic aligner material that uses shape memory technology to move teeth more efficiently. These advanced, customizable clear aligners promise the comfort, convenience, and precision today's patients…
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GBR Advances Make Narrow Ridges Implant-Ready Without the Need for Autogenous…
Guided bone regeneration (GBR) has evolved into a reliable solution for complex ridge augmentation, even in challenging knife-edge…
Next-Gen Dental Implants That “Feel” Like Natural Teeth Show Promise in Early…
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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…
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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…
Study Shows Promise of Lipid Nanoparticle-Based Treatment for Oral Cancer
A study presented at the 102nd General Session of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research…
Dental Hygienist Fights to Keep Kids’ Caries-Prevention Program Alive
Myra Nikitas, RDH, a dental hygienist with Sealing Smiles Across New Hampshire, addressed the Nashua, New Hampshire Board of Education, advocating for continued support for its caries-prevention pilot program. Seeking financial…
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Red Cross Partners With the US Military to Train Dental Assistants
At Fort Leonard Wood in South Central Missouri, eligible applicants can train to become dental assistants, a profession currently in high demand, through a unique partnership between the Red Cross and the United States Army. Many of the…
Maine Expands Program to Provide Dental Services to Veterans
The Maine Veterans’ Dental Network (MVDN) recently received a significant boost with a $300,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental. Established in 2021 to aid veterans lacking dental coverage, the MVDN has been pivotal in providing oral…
Legal Fight Over Suboxone’s Detrimental Effects on Oral Health Continues
The Suboxone dental issue has sparked a series of lawsuits, with plaintiffs alleging that the manufacturers failed to adequately warn about the risk of severe dental caries and other oral health problems associated with the drug. Developed…
Kansas Considers Interstate Licensure Compact
The Kansas state legislature is considering HB 2453, the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact, which aims to facilitate interstate practice for dental professionals. This compact would enable dentists and dental hygienists to work…
Oral Health Equity Research Award Recipients Announced
Marvellous Akinlotan, PhD, a clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M University, and Jason Semprini, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar in the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa, have been honored with the 2024 American…
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