New research shows that moderate physical exercise, especially when combined with omega-3 supplementation, can reduce inflammation, bone loss, and bacterial spread in apical periodontitis. The findings highlight a promising preventive and therapeutic…
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FDA Tightens Rules on Fluoride Supplements for Children
The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to restrict unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription products…
Government Shutdown Puts Dental Education and Grants in Limbo
The federal government shutdown could disrupt key United States Department of Education functions that affect dental programs and…
Is Mercury from Dental Amalgam Polluting Britain’s Fish?
Mercury from dental amalgam may be contributing to toxic contamination in Britain’s rivers and coastal waters, with nearly all…
Texas Initiative Aims to Transform Teachers Into Oral Health Champions
A new program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s School of Dentistry is enlisting teachers to help…
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Norwegian Researchers Investigate Treatment for Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a persistent condition characterized by a recurring burning sensation within the oral cavity, sometimes accompanied by tingling and alterations in taste perception. The clinical manifestations of BMS share…
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine Commemorates 50 Years of Providing Dental Education
Fifty years ago, Stony Brook University in New York admitted its first class of dental students. Since that first class of 22 students graduated, the public institution has educated more than 1,500 dentists. The school is the Long Island…
Dental Assistant Program at Risk of Losing Accreditation
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently found the dental assisting program at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Iowa to be noncompliant with sterilization standards set by the accrediting agency and the…
Washington Makes Strides to Fill the Gaps in Its Dental Workforce
During the 2023 legislative session, new bills were passed to bolster the dental workforce in the state of Washington, with a particular focus on dental hygienists. House Bill 1466, among other dental reform laws, was passed to facilitate…
Teledentistry Threatened by Regulatory Red Tape
Teledentistry gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, its continued use has been thwarted by regulatory roadblocks. A new report from the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the University at Albany Center for Health…
NYU College of Dentistry Alumnus Furthers Aesthetic Training With Significant Gift
Twenty years ago, Michael Apa, DDS, graduated from New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and launched a successful career in aesthetic dentistry. Today, he has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, and counts many…
Revolutionizing Denture Stability: Implant Solutions for Older Adults
A 94-year-old woman's quality of life dramatically improved as she received dental implants to secure her mandibular denture.
Dentists’ Antibiotic Prescription Practices Remain Unchanged
Dental antibiotic prescribing rates stayed stable from 2012 to 2019, despite efforts to revise guidelines and implement antibiotic stewardship programs in dental settings, according to a study published in Infection Control & Hospital…
Trace Heavy Metals Linked to Periodontitis
Essential trace heavy metals are commonly found in tap water, and Chinese researchers wanted to determine their effect on periodontal health. A total of 1,348 participants were included in the nationwide research, and the concentration of…
NYU Researchers Find Protein That Supports Oral Cancer Growth
Research conducted at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has uncovered an essential protein, ORAI1, that feeds the growth of oral cancer tumors and intensifies the associated pain. The scientists hope this discovery will…
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