Emerging Research

A new analysis has found that data used in a study linking IQ and fluoride were not valid, reinforcing the safety of fluoridation in tap water.

SDF may effectively stop tooth decay in developing teeth, providing a new tool in the arsenal against caries that may have long term effects.

This device is capable of not only finding oral bacteria but also eliminating it, making it a potential technology in the fight against various bacterial dental diseases in the future.

Oral dysbiosis, a condition where imbalanced oral bacteria can lead to a range of health issues is at the center of the link between poor oral health and systemic diseases, and emphasizes the crucial role of oral hygiene in promoting overall health.

The data from these meta-analyses highlight the value of developing systems to promote daily toothbrushing among those who have been hospitalized and, particularly, those on mechanical ventilation.

A new study has shown that there may be a link between certain autoimmune disorders and tooth enamel defects, further strengthening the oral-systemic connection.

A new study out of Rutgers University has found that cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, can help patients manage acute dental pain, forgoing the need for harmful opioids.

This study from Sunstar and the Clinic Masae Minami/Minami Diabetes Clinical Research Center shows the clear link between good oral health care and lower blood glucose levels.

A new study demonstrates that dental opioid prescribing increased during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, reinforcing the importance of non-opioid pain management solutions even during global health emergencies.

On the mainstage at the 2023 AAID Annual Conference, Richard Miron, DMD, MMSc, PhD shared his journey from researching cell biology and working as a periodontist to promoting and providing facial esthetic treatment.

By merging the ADA Science & Research Institute and the Forsyth Institute, the new establishment promises to revolutionize the landscape of oral health research and innovation.

Researchers from King’s College London and University São Leopoldo—MANDIC in Brazil find promising results with initial studies using Metformin to treat patients with periodontal disease.

Understanding the health benefits of Nitric Oxide, and the biological processes by which it can be created, or destroyed is a key part of understanding the links between oral and systemic health.

Viome Life Sciences is officially launching Oral Health Pro with CancerDetect™, a new test designed to help clinicians provide their patients with oral health insights and early-stage cancer detection.

University of Cincinnati Engineers Pioneer Device for Early Gingivitis Detection

The team from the University of Washington in Seattle used stem-cell technologies to form organoids that secrete tooth enamel proteins.

A new study has shown the link between diabetes and periodontal disease, giving patients with type 2 diabetes new information to potentially lower blood glucose levels.

New research demonstrates that cavity-causing bacteria can get help from other bacteria, urging pediatric patients to use effective toothbrushing techniques and good oral care.

Mark Cannon, DDS, MS, outlines data indicating the dental industry should move away from using chlorhexidine and toward a xylitol-erythritol combination.

This new study from the University of Southern California demonstrates that dental clinics that make small sensory adaptations in the treatment room are better equipped to care for autistic pediatric patients.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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