Clinical

Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

Articles

As dental materials with antimicrobial properties become more common it’s important to be educated about how they work and the benefits and risks they can provide patients.

Understanding Antimicrobial Dental Materials

New research shows that this post-scaling and root planing gum care product can help eliminate certain periodontic pathogens when applied correctly. 

New Clinical Study Demonstrates ARESTIN Decreases Certain Periodontitis Pathogens

Researchers pioneering the new field of paleobiotechnology are reviving the natural byproducts of Pleistocene-era bacteria based on DNA recovered from prehistoric calculus.

Neanderthal Tartar Helps Unlock New Field of Paleobiotechnology

This year’s Student Competition for Advancing Dental Research and its Application awards go to student clinicians who have demonstrated a commitment to the future of oral science. 

Dentsply Sirona and AADOCR Present 2023 SCADA Award Recipients

This new study from Tufts University has found a link between the use of electronic cigarettes or “vaping” and caries risk. 

New Study Shows Link Between Vaping and Caries

A study done on loupes and muscle strain demonstrated that Admetec’s Ergo loupes were less stressful on the dental professional versus conventional loupes. 

Study Shows that Ergonomic Loupes Reduce Back and Neck Strain for Dental Professionals

This study from the University of Michigan researched heart attack patients who received perio care, finding that they spent less time in the hospital. 

University of Michigan Study Demonstrates Better Outcomes for Perio Patients Post Heart Attack

Inspired by insect eyes, this intraoral camera uses convex-concave lens to widen the depth of field and gather accurate imaging for dental professionals. 

Researchers From Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Develop Insect-Eye Intraoral Camera

Using dental scanning technology, this marine biologist was able to study coral, leading to more efficient data gathering and a potential to protect these vital oceanic species. 

Marine Biologist Uses iTero Element 5D Flex to Scan and Study Baby Coral 

This publication from Retrace asserts that “Deep Fake” technology can bolster artificial intelligence when recognizing and diagnosing periodontal disease. 

Emerging Research