Regular dental care may significantly reduce the risk of a second ischemic stroke among patients with cardiovascular disease, according to research presented at the International Stroke Conference (ISC) 2026. One abstract showed that patients who visited a dentist at least once a year had a 39 per cent lower risk of secondary ischemic stroke compared … Read more
Is there a link between pollutant exposure and dental caries risk? Using artificial intelligence to analyze large U.S. health datasets, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania say they have uncovered previously unrecognized patterns that broaden how dental caries risk may be understood. Researchers at Penn Dental Medicine analyzed data from the National Health and Nutrition … Read more
Growing evidence suggests systemic inflammation may influence oral disease risk, with new findings from University at Buffalo researchers identifying a protein that helps regulate inflammatory pathways associated with aging, immune function and bone loss. The UB study, led by Keith Kirkwood, professor of oral biology and senior associate dean for research at the University at … Read more
The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada says it has applied a $4 million penalty on Bank of Montreal for overcharging customers after it failed to properly disclose fee details. The watchdog which is tasked with protecting users of financial products says the violations relate to charging clients monthly plan fees that should have been waived … Read more
A new Georgia law that came into effect Jan. 1 allows residents across the state to access dental care through teledentistry, with a particular focus on improving access in remote and underserved areas. House Bill 567 authorizes licensed dentists in Georgia to provide consultations, evaluations and referrals through teledentistry, and allows dental insurance coverage for … Read more
Despite making full restitution to the five insurance providers she defrauded, a former Calgary dentist was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison for insurance fraud, the Calgary Herald reported. Justice Gord Wong rejected a defence request for a community-based conditional sentence, saying the guilty plea did not reflect genuine remorse. “I don’t see the … Read more
Even with consistent brushing and flossing, some people develop more cavities than others — a difference that may be partly explained by genetics and the make-up of microbes in the mouth, according to a new study based on the largest collection of oral microbiome profiles to date. The study, led by scientists at the Broad … Read more
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, has awarded US$2.91 million to the Eastman Institute for Oral Health (EIOH) to investigate why dental implants sometimes fail and how those failures might be prevented. Dental implants made of titanium have been used successfully for decades to replace … Read more
Chinese donors raised US$2.3 million within days to support a Beijing charity hospital providing free cleft lip and palate surgeries after an urgent closure warning from co-founder Li Yapeng.
The University of Saskatchewan will host the 2026 Canadian Oral Health Summit in Saskatoon, bringing leaders in dental education, research and care together June 18–20.
Study links EGFR signalling to oral cancer pain and opioid tolerance, raising interest in repurposing existing cancer drugs to manage pain.
“While this is not the first insurance-related victory in New York, it represents one of the first successful reforms in a long time addressing modern insurance practices that were not ultimately vetoed by a governor,” said Maurice Edwards, president of the New York State Dental Association.
Acidifying oceans are damaging shark teeth, researchers report. The findings offer a stark reminder of how acidic environments can weaken tooth structure — even in nature’s most formidable predators.
Integrating oral health into primary care has long been a professional goal for Harvard alumna and physician-dentist Lisa Simon. That goal is now taking on a broader scope following Simon’s recent appointment as director of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) Initiative to Integrate Oral Health and Medicine, a program focused on bridging the … Read more
Global demand for dental equipment is accelerating, with new market research projecting revenue will reach about C$24.5 billion by 2032. Aging populations, rising rates of cavities and periodontal disease, and rapid advances in imaging technologies are driving the growth.
Could tartar one day help detect diabetes? A new BMC Oral Health study found elevated potassium levels in dental calculus from patients with diabetes, raising questions about whether routine scaling could support earlier screening—pending larger studies.
A natural antioxidant called lycopene, found in red and pink fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, watermelon and grapefruit, has been associated with a reduced risk of severe periodontitis in older adults, according to a new observational study published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging. Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory gum disease that … Read more
American Dental Association (ADA) says new data from its Health Policy Institute (HPI) show U.S. dental practices remain under sustained financial pressure, driven by softening demand for care and rising operating costs. The Q4 2025 analysis combines dentist survey data with federal economic indicators to track confidence, patient demand, staffing trends, reimbursement and investment intentions … Read more
Rural Manitoba communities could see a boost in doctors, nurses, teachers and other essential workers under an expanded federal student loan forgiveness program aimed at smaller towns and rural areas. The Government of Canada is widening access to Canada Student Loan Forgiveness, allowing eligible professionals to reduce their federal student loan debt by working in … Read more
Researchers testing a naturally occurring amino acid found in saliva say it could help make dental plaque less damaging — and potentially reduce the risk of cavities before they start. In a small human clinical trial, scientists from Aarhus University found that arginine, an amino acid already present in the mouth, can alter dental plaque … Read more