Dentistry

Oral health, periodontics, restorative dentistry and clinical innovations.

CMA private dentistry study revives patient vs consumer debate

The CMA’s private dentistry market study reignites debate over whether dental service users are patients or consumers, and why the answer matters.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 26, 2026 · 5 min read

Dentistry·Nature

Guideline Prompting Improves LLM Decisions in MRONJ Endodontics

Guideline-assisted prompting improved large language model performance in MRONJ endodontic decisions, especially for Claude and follow-up recommendations.

Oct 26, 2026

Dentistry·ScienceDaily

Silver Diamine Fluoride Stops Cavities Without Drilling in Children

A large U.S. pediatric trial found silver diamine fluoride stopped many cavities without drilling, offering a fast, low-cost…

Oct 26, 2026

Dentistry·DentistryIQ

Dental treatment acceptance starts before the financial discussion

Patients often reject dental care before cost enters the picture. Strong handoffs, empathy, and clear communication can improve…

Oct 26, 2026

Dentistry·DentistryIQ

Dental mask chinstrap use conflicts with infection control standards

Dental masks pulled under the chin or stored in pockets can carry contamination. Infection control guidance favors removal,…

Oct 26, 2026

Dentistry·Front Immunol

Serbian ECOHIS Validation Expands Early Childhood Oral Health Measurement

Researchers validated and cross-culturally adapted the Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale for Serbian-speaking children and families.

Oct 26, 2026

Dentistry·My Image

Root Canal Cost in the US: What Patients Actually Pay

Root canal costs vary by tooth, canal count, and crown needs, with US prices typically ranging from about…

Oct 26, 2026

Dentistry·DentistryIQ

Philips Sonicare targets brushing adherence with real-time feedback

Philips Sonicare’s new toothbrush adds on-device feedback for brushing coverage as preventive dental products emphasize adherence, fluoride, and…

Oct 26, 2026

Dentistry·Nat Rev Onc

Systemic disease burden is high among UK dental hospital patients

Linked EHR data from Leeds Dental Institute found substantial systemic disease burden, especially in periodontal/restorative and acute dental…

Oct 25, 2026

Dentistry·Nat Rev Onc

Norwegian oral health professionals report moderate burnout in national survey

National survey of 984 Norwegian oral health professionals found moderate burnout and compassion satisfaction, with workplace support shaping…

Oct 25, 2026

Dentistry

Oral health, periodontics, restorative dentistry and clinical innovations.

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