Musculoskeletal disorders are occupational illnesses concerned with different classes of professionals; dental hygienists are among those. The aim of this trial is to evaluate the prevalence and...
Oral Hygiene & Prevention 16 June 2023
University of Colorado: Routine dental exam catches critical heart issue
By Laura Ramsey, University of Colorado
When dental student Mohita Sharma, BDS, noticed her patient’s heart rate was higher than usual, neither of them expected it would save his life.
Pediatric dentistry 15 June 2023
The management of intense pain in childhood is often difficult and causes concern both for the parents of the young patient and clinician.
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified three 4,000-year-old British cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague. This is the oldest evidence of the plague in Britain...
Fracture of shaping instruments within root canals is a common undesirable incident in endodontics. These fractures can prevent proper preparation, disinfection and obturation of the canal. They can...
Abstracts due July 31
With a theme of "Explore the Radiant Future of Dental Research," this event takes place at Tohoku University School of Medicine in Miyagi, Japan.
The European Society of Endodontology is a federal organization representing national endodontic and dental societies throughout Europe with 36 member societies from 33 European countries.
Oral pathology 14 June 2023
Tooth wear is the loss of hard tooth tissue from the surface not due to caries, trauma or developmental disorders. There are various causes of wear including friction, erosion, abrasion and...
by Heather Beasley Doyle, Tufts Now
Ashley Makala, D23, created the project at the height of the pandemic in 2020. Today, StoryTime! offers videos of 40 Tufts University School of Dental Medicine students reading a myriad of...
Exposure of the immune system to citrullinated bacterial proteins is considered a trigger for rheumatoid arthritis. The anti-citrullinated protein antibodies seen in many rheumatoid arthritis...
News 14 June 2023
WelbeHealth continues LA expansion, opens PACE Centers in Rosemead, North Hollywood
The new locations will increase access to care in underserved communities where thousands of lower-income older adults qualify for health care through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the...
News 14 June 2023
The combination creates a diversified dental company with a strong portfolio of leading products across dental waterline treatment, modern dental isolation, and regenerative biomaterials.
News 13 June 2023
OraPharma, Alex Rodriguez raise awareness about importance of managing gum disease
The Cover Your Bases campaign includes educational content about the disease and encourages patients to talk to their dentist about comprehensive treatment options. The campaign launch is timed to...
By Arianna Bianchi
Endodontic therapy is one of the most used techniques in dentistry, allowing the removal of contaminated or damaged pulp tissue and replacing it with a biocompatible synthetic material to prevent...
The number of dentists in Spain has grown exponentially in recent years to reach 40,968 professionals, which is 26.3% more than a decade ago.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the leading authority on children's oral health, installed new board officers and trustees during the AAPD 2023 General Assembly meeting on May 29 in...
By Kristen Tribe, Texas A&M Dentistry News
Shimirimana Eliya’s childhood was plagued with pain. By age 3, his mouth was riddled with tooth decay, but with little knowledge of oral healthcare and no access to dental treatment in his home...
By UCLA School of Dentistry News
Dr. Le is the Norman Vine Endowed Professor and chair of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Pharmacology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Department...
According to a news release, SGA experienced unprecedented growth in 2022 with the addition of 28 acquisitions and 55 total practices. In 2023, SGA has completed 13 new acquisitions, adding 15...
No clinical studies have examined the effect of mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) obturation levels on the outcome of endodontic retreatment. This retrospective study examined treatment outcomes in...