A systematic review published by researchers affiliated with the American Dental Association (ADA) in October 2025 found that cannabidiol (CBD) — the non-psychoactive component of cannabis — shows promise as a “safe adjunct” for managing oral pain and inflammation. The paper, titled “Therapeutic potential of cannabidiol in oral disorders: A systematic review of clinical evidence,” … Read more
Nurse Rod Salaysay works with all kinds of instruments in the hospital: a thermometer, a stethoscope and sometimes his guitar and ukulele. In the recovery unit of UC San Diego Health, Salaysay helps patients manage pain after surgery. Along with medications, he offers tunes on request and sometimes sings. His repertoire ranges from folk songs in English and Spanish … Read more
New York University scientists are developing a zinc-based treatment for cavities that could eliminate the need for drilling and filling, while also avoiding the black staining that limits use of existing products. Marc Walters, a professor of chemistry at NYU, has created a colourless compound called zinc tetramine difluoride, which forms zinc oxide crystals deep … Read more
Corus Orthodontists, a North American orthodontic partnership network, said Wednesday it has increased its secured syndicated credit facility to C$250 million from C$175 million. The facility, provided through a syndicate of Canadian and U.S. lenders, also includes an uncommitted accordion feature that allows for expansion up to C$325 million. The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce … Read more
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is warning employers — particularly large health-care organizations and staffing firms — to review their noncompete and restrictive covenant agreements to ensure they are not overbroad or unjustifiably restrictive. FTC Chair Andrew N. Ferguson sent letters to several health-care employers and staffing companies on Sept. 10, urging them to examine … Read more
The U.S. dental workforce is undergoing a generational and gender shift, with younger and more female dentists taking the lead, according to new data from the American Dental Association’s (ADA) Health Policy Institute (HPI). In 2024, women accounted for almost 40 per cent of practicing dentists in the United States (nearly 2 in 5 dentists) … Read more
Teenagers who lose teeth due to decay or injury are almost twice as likely to be bullied, according to new Australian research. The collaborative study by the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne, published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research, analyzed data from more than 4,400 children in the Longitudinal Study of Australian … Read more
Six Australian doctors have completed dental training before their deployment to four Antarctic stations later this year. The two-week course, held in August in Tasmania, was delivered by Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) at the Southern Dental Centre in Hobart. It marked a shift from the past seven decades, when Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) doctors … Read more
A major cross-sectional study reports that people with well-managed diabetes keep about as many natural teeth as those without diabetes — but poor glycemic control is tied to faster tooth loss. The research team from Shiga University of Medical Science, in collaboration with Sunstar, analyzed an employment-based Japanese health claims and check-up database covering 705,542 … Read more
A new study suggests tea tree oil (TTO) could help patients at high risk of dental caries by inhibiting the growth of key oral bacteria and preventing biofilm formation. Published in Scientific Reports on Aug. 29, the research highlights TTO as a “potent antimicrobial agent against cariogenic bacteria,” potentially offering a natural alternative or complement … Read more
A patient wakes up with a toothache. The first thing they do isn’t flip through a phonebook or wait for a flyer in the mail, they grab their phone, open Google, and type in “dentist near me.” Within seconds, they’re comparing local practices, reading reviews, and deciding who to call. This is how most patients … Read more
With no U.S. Food and Drug Administration–approved treatments for Sjögren’s disease, which affects about 4 million people in the United States—predominantly women—the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has renewed a $2.1-million grant for a University at Buffalo dental professor, the university says. The autoimmune disorder, marked by severely reduced tear and saliva production, leaves patients … Read more
A biotechnology saliva testing company has partnered with Henry Schein, the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners. Oral Genome’s mobile-compatible test kits provide clinical-grade results in less than 15 minutes, without the need for lab processing. The kits analyse key salivary biomarkers linked to conditions such as dental … Read more
While sweet drinks and snacks aren’t recommended for children, a new study has found no significant association between their consumption patterns and the development of early childhood caries (ECC) in low-income children under the age of two. Published July 13 in BMC Oral Health, the study followed 127 Medicaid-eligible children from birth at two university-affiliated … Read more
If there’s one dental event that blends cutting-edge innovation with hands-on learning and Vegas-level entertainment, it’s DS World Las Vegas. Hosted by Dentsply Sirona, this three-day event—running Sept. 25 to 27, 2025—returns to the MGM Grand with more than 65 clinical and practice-focused courses, eight new conference tracks, and exciting product launches. “DS World 2025 … Read more
A local dental hygienist is giving back to the community by offering her services free of charge to those who need them on June 28. Meg Kreutziger, a dental hygienist and owner of To The Root Dental Hygiene, has been offering an annual free service day for about the past six years since she opened … Read more
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Vogt was always going to be at the U.S. Open this week. The man who likes to plan had it all planned out. He and his wife, Hilary, and their 15-month-old daughter, Charlotte, and their dogs would make the nearly six-hour drive from the Indianapolis suburbs and then crash at his … Read more
More than two million Canadians have received dental care through the Canadian Dental Care Plan, and that number is expected to grow as the federal program opens Thursday to people aged 35 to 54. Described by the federal government as one of the country’s largest social programs, the CDCP is expected to make dental care … Read more
A team led by an interdisciplinary engineer at Tufts University has developed a novel cortisol-detecting dental floss, offering a more affordable, accurate, and practical way to monitor stress, the Massachusetts-based university recently announced. Research has long shown that chronic stress negatively impacts overall health, increasing the risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, depression, anxiety, … Read more
A U.S.-based dental technology company has made history by becoming the first to receive FDA clearance for artificial intelligence (AI) software capable of analyzing both 2D and 3D dental images. Pearl, headquartered in California, announced Tuesday that its Second Opinion® 3D platform has received FDA 510(k) clearance, expanding its AI capabilities to cone beam computed … Read more