Clinical Update

Tooth Loss Linked to Slowing Mind and Body

The memory and walking speeds of adults who have lost all of their teeth...

A Potential Long-Lasting Treatment for Sensitive Teeth

Scientists are now developing a new biomaterial that can potentially rebuild worn enamel and...

Cherubism Study Results May Apply to Common Inflammatory Bone Diseases

A scientist’s long-term research focus on a rare genetic condition has led to discoveries...

Bringing Children to the Dentist By Age One

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommends that children be taken to the dentist...

Bone-Loss Score and Gum Disease Linked in Postmenopausal Women

Researchers have found a link between postmenopausal women with high scores on a Fracture...

Use Caution When Prescribing Opioids for Young Women

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prescribing opioid pain...

Unique System of Oral Vaccine Delivery

Scientists at The Forsyth Institute and Tufts University have succeeded in describing and validating...

Rethinking Free Sugars Intake

Sugars should make up no more than 3% of total energy intake in the...

Gene Promotes Bone Formation

In the United States alone, approximately 54 million people older than age 50 years...

Responsible Use of Dental X-Rays in Children

Children need smaller portions; this is true when it comes to eating meals, and...