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In this inaugural episode of Speaking of Dentistry, host Stan Goff, managing editor of Dentistry Today, sits down with Shannon Nanne, RDH—dental hygienist, educator, author, and Key Opinion Leader—to explore why saliva plays a critical role in diagnosing disease, preventing caries, improving patient outcomes, and supporting long-term oral health. Whether you’re a dentist, dental hygienist, …

Written by: Todd Snyder, DDS INTRODUCTION In racing, speed alone is not enough. Anyone can press the accelerator. But winning requires precision, control, timing, data, and the ability to make the right decision at the right moment. The same is now true in dentistry. For years, intraoral scanners were viewed as optional digital upgrades—useful and […]

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…

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Periodontitis is a common form of serious gum disease that can slowly damage the tissues and bone that hold teeth in place. Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have now developed a new treatment designed to kill one of the key bacteria linked to the disease while leaving many helpful mouth bacteria unharmed. The research […] The post New Light Treatment Could Fight Based Gum Disease appeare…

For people with advanced gum disease, cleaning below the gums is essential, but it is not always enough to bring the disease under control. Researchers have now found that a six-month treatment using omega-3 supplements with a small dose of aspirin performed about as well as a commonly used two-week antibiotic treatment. The clinical study […] The post Fish Oil and Aspirin Reduce Antibiotic Use i…

Smoking may affect how well dental implants heal and integrate with the jawbone. But does it really increase the risk of implant failure? We will go through some of the research and see how it can affect normal process of healing.

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Most people think of gum disease as a problem that only affects the mouth. It can cause swollen gums, bleeding while brushing, bad breath, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss. New research suggests its effects may reach much further than the mouth and could even influence the strength of our bones. Osteoporosis is a disease […] The post The Surprising Way Gum Disease Could Increase the Risk of…

Researchers at Nagoya University in Japan have created an innovative treatment for periodontitis that targets and eliminates harmful bacteria while preserving beneficial oral microbes essential for health.

A phase 3 randomized trial of 830 young children with severe early childhood caries found that 38% silver diamine fluoride arrested 54.0% of eligible cavitated dentin lesions at six months, compared with 22.5% after placebo. The noninvasive treatment showed clinically meaningful efficacy, but about half of the lesions remained active, supporting close monitoring and additional preventive care.

Tooth decay is the most common long-term disease affecting children, yet many young children still do not receive treatment before their cavities become serious. Every year, thousands of children in the United States end up in emergency departments because of severe tooth pain and infection. A new study led by the University of Michigan suggests […] The post A Simple Paint-On Treatment Could End …