Patients may not be the only ones to get anxious at dental practices. Clinicians experience performance anxiety when performing certain procedures, according to a study recently published in the ...

Tooth loss may disrupt the oral-gut microbiota balance by shifting bacterial proportions, potentially impacting intestinal and overall health. This animal study was published earlier this month in BMC ...

A dentist in Colorado accused of killing his wife by lacing her protein shakes with poison in 2023 faces new charges related to plotting the killings of four people, including a lead investigator in ...

Exclusively breastfeeding an infant for the first six months after birth may be a protective factor against early childhood caries, according to a new study published on February 12 in the Journal of ...

While kissing may transfer germs, couples this Valentine's Day may be pleased to learn that when they express their love this way, it may also offer several oral health benefits, according to dentist ...

Dentists enter the workforce four to five years later than many of their contemporaries, increasing their student loan debt and delaying income generation. The hope, of course, is that your practice ...

February 2025 is American Heart Month -- a reminder of the importance of physical and financial health. Is your dental practice's cash flow thriving, or does it feel like a slow trickle instead of the ...

Teeth grown in a lab using pig and human tooth cells, which may perform as well as real teeth, could be the answer to damaged teeth in the future, according to an article published in MIT Technology ...

Dental patients appear to be unsure about whether they have been diagnosed with periodontitis or have been treated for their chronic gum inflammation. The study was published on February 8 in the ...

A dentist accused of taking an invasive video in a bathroom/dressing room at one of his dental practices in Texas has surrendered to police, according to a story published on February 12 at ...

Oral cancer patients may show different bacteria, viruses, and fungi in their saliva, suggesting an imbalance in the microbiota may aid in the development of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), ...

Short-term juice-only diets may negatively affect oral microbiota and increase gut bacteria linked to digestive issues, inflammation, and mental decline. This study was recently published in Nutrients ...