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DrBicuspid  (8/2, Busch) reported that a study  published in Dental Traumatology found significant deterioration in the fit of custom-made ethylene vinyl acetate mouthguards after one year of athletic use. Conducted by Dr. Tomoya Gonda and colleagues from the University of Osaka Graduate School of Dentistry, the study revealed a 48% increase in fit-checking material weight, indicating fit loss despite athletes reporting no change in comfort. The authors emphasized the need for objective fit assessments in sports dental care and Read more

DrBicuspid  (6/29, Anderson) reported that a study  published in the Journal of the Sciences and Specialties of the Head and Neck found women with less-healthy diets may have an increased risk of oral cavity cancer (OCC), even without tobacco or alcohol use. The research, led by Dr. Brittany Barber from the University of Washington, analyzed data from nearly 211,000 participants over 30 years. Women with low adherence to a prudent diet had nearly three times the OCC risk Read more

DrBicuspid  (6/10) reported that a study  published in the International Dental Journal found that crown lengthening before crown placement enhances the long-term survival of structurally compromised teeth. Conducted by Ahmad Alhabashi and colleagues at Mohammed Bin Rashid University, the study reviewed 179 teeth from 81 adults treated at Dubai Dental Hospital between 2011 and 2021. The findings indicated a 96.8% survival rate at five years and 95% at ten years, with endodontic treatment significantly improving outcomes. The authors Read more

DrBicuspid  (6/9) reported that a study  in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene found that adults with depression are less likely to visit the dentist compared to those without depression. The research, led by Dr. Rolla Mira from King’s College London, utilized data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017-2020, highlighting that individuals with depression had significantly lower odds of routine dental visits. The study emphasizes the need for policies to enhance dental care Read more

The Daily Express (UK)  (6/4, Nuttall) reported that Dr. Bhavika Parekh from Smile n Shine highlighted the increasing incidence of bruxism, a stress-related condition causing worn-down teeth, cracked enamel, and aching jaws. This involuntary grinding or clenching, often occurring during sleep, is being observed more in both adults and children, particularly during stressful periods like exam seasons. Dr. Parekh noted that stress levels can be identified through dental assessments before patients recognize the symptoms themselves. Early intervention, such Read more

Dental Tribune International  (6/3) reported that researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine have developed a bioengineered chewing gum that reduces oral microbes associated with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Led by Dr. Henry Daniell, the gum contains a protein from lablab beans and an antimicrobial peptide, effectively reducing HPV and harmful bacteria like Porphyromonas gingivalis and Fusobacterium nucleatum by over 99% in lab tests. The next step involves clinical trials Read more

DrBicuspid  (6/3) reported that a study  published in the Journal of Dentistry found regular flossing is associated with a nearly 30% reduction in all-cause mortality risk. The study, led by Dr. Kai-yan Wang from The Fourth Military Medical University, analyzed data from 10,609 patients and identified an inverse dose-response relationship between flossing frequency and mortality risk. Patients with periodontitis who did not floss had the highest mortality risk, while those who flossed showed a reduced risk. The study Read more