dentistry

In this interview, the Editor-in-Chief of Dentistry Today, Dr. Paul Feuerstein, speaks with Nabeel Cajee, DDS, DABOI, about an often-overlooked aspect of third molar extraction: optimizing the healing of the extraction site. Dr. Cajee discusses how the principles of bone regeneration and socket preservation can be applied to wisdom tooth extraction sites, particularly in challenging […] The post …

New Delta Dental Special Care Clinic at the IU School of Dentistry will train future dentists to treat patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses and complex medical conditions.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 30 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-64337-7 Histological evaluation of pulpal healing following direct pulp capping with polytetrafluoroethylene or melatonin, with or without adjunctive low-level laser therapy in Wistar rat molars

Dental providers talk through exams naturally while Overjet Voice handles hard tissue findings, perio measurements, and clinical notes directly in the practice management software. Overjet has announced major enhancements to its Overjet Voice platform: hands-free hard tissue charting and natural voice perio charting. Together, these updates allow providers to conduct an entire exam using natural …

Digital Rehabilitation of Amelogenesis Imperfecta: Restoring Function, Esthetics, and Confidence With a Fully Digital Workflow Presented by: Dr. Susan McMahon TONIGHT at 8 PM (EST) 1 CE CREDIT Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) presents significant restorative, functional, and psychosocial challenges, particularly in adolescent patients. This webinar explores the comprehensive treatment of a 13-year-ol…

The hardest substance in the human body, tooth enamel, has a major weakness—it can’t regrow. Science is working to fix that.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-62861-0 Evaluation of root and its canal morphological variations in mandibular premolars in Malaysian subpopulation using a novel classification system: a CBCT study

Cavities in young children are often treated only after they become painful, but a new study suggests there may be a much simpler solution. Researchers led by the University of Michigan have shown that a quick paint-on liquid can stop tooth decay without drills, needles, or sedation. The findings were published in JAMA Pediatrics. Untreated […] The post Scientists Find Fast, Needle-Free Way to St…

Researchers have created a new gel that encourages teeth to rebuild their own protective outer layer, raising hopes for better treatments for tooth decay, enamel erosion, and sensitive teeth. Tooth enamel is the hard outer layer that protects teeth from chewing, hot and cold foods, and acids produced by bacteria or found in drinks. Although […] The post Scientists Create Tooth-Rebuilding Gel That…

A targeted light-activated therapy may treat periodontitis without disrupting the beneficial bacteria that help maintain oral health. Treating periodontitis presents a difficult balance: harmful bacteria need to be removed without wiping out the beneficial microbes that help maintain a healthy mouth. Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have developed an experimental approach designed to do …

Scientific Reports, Published online: 14 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-66951-x Postoperative pain after single-visit root canal treatment in teeth with periapical lesion using different irrigation activation techniques: a randomized clinical trial

Dental caries remains a prevalent global health burden driven by dysbiosis of the biofilm microbiome. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), characterized by a low risk of resistance development and immunomodulatory potential, have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional antimicrobials; however, their clinical translation is still constrained by physiological instability, cytotoxicity, limited …

A healthy mouth is home to hundreds of kinds of bacteria, and most do not need to be destroyed. A new study from Nagoya University in Japan suggests that future gum disease treatment may be able to remove a dangerous bacterium with far greater precision while protecting the rest of this important microbial community. The […] The post Scientists Find a Better Way to Fight Gum Disease appeared firs…