Dentistry
Key Takeaways A new cross-sectional analysis of 17,833 NHANES participants older than 40 linked greater tooth loss with poorer kidney function, but the clearest adjusted association appeared among women. …
Key Takeaways A new randomized clinical trial compared a bioelectric microcurrent toothbrush with manual and sonic toothbrushes in 99 adults with mild-to-moderate plaque-induced gingivitis. After four weeks, the microcurrent …
Key Takeaways A cross-sectional study of 6,750 Iranian adults linked longer self-reported nighttime sleep with slightly lower odds of bleeding on probing. The association was modest: longer nighttime sleep …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
