Category: Dentistry
Gum Disease and Tooth Decay Show Familial Clustering Across Three Generations, New Study Finds
Key Takeaways A new study of 966 co-resident three-generation families in South Korea found that clinically measured periodontitis and caries experience clustered most clearly between grandparents and parents. When …
Khat Chewing Linked to Larger Reactive Oral Lesions in Yemeni Dental Study
Key Takeaways A cross-sectional study of 1,197 dental patients in Yemen found that habitual khat chewing was associated with smoking, periodontitis, and larger oral reactive hyperplastic lesions. Lesions larger …
The Hidden Psychological Cost of Tooth Loss in Older Adults
Key Takeaways Tooth loss in older adults can affect self-esteem, identity, social participation, and overall quality of life. Difficulties with chewing, speaking, or wearing dentures may cause embarrassment and …
The Hidden Cost of the “Hollywood Smile”: Overtreatment, Regret, and Informed Consent
Key Takeaways A “Hollywood smile” can require irreversible treatment of otherwise healthy teeth, particularly when a dentist removes enamel to place veneers or crowns. Veneers can provide excellent aesthetic …
When Dental Advice Online Becomes Dangerous
Key Takeaways Online popularity does not prove that dental advice is accurate, safe, or appropriate for every person. Viral whitening remedies, do-it-yourself tooth reshaping, unregulated orthodontic devices, and temporary …
When Dental Implants Fail: Why It Happens, Warning Signs, Treatment Options, and What Patients Should Do Next
Key Takeaways Implant failure can occur early or result from biological or mechanical problems, and each category requires a different response. Pain does not reliably reflect peri-implant health; inflammation …
Why People Delay Dental Care Even When They Know They Need It
Key Takeaways Understanding the need for dental treatment does not remove financial, emotional, or practical barriers. Cost, fear, shame, limited access, competing responsibilities, and earlier negative experiences often overlap. …
Dental Antibiotics and the Microbiome: New Research Reveals Short-Term Disruption, Recovery, Resistance Risks, and the Need for Smarter Prescribing
Key Takeaways A 2026 study found that oral and gut microbial diversity declined after prophylactic antibiotics and dental surgery, with the largest changes during the first 10 days. Microbial …