Dentistry

Oral health, periodontics, restorative dentistry and clinical innovations.

Endurance Sport Raises Overlooked Oral Health Risks for Athletes

Dentist Ben Atkins’ endurance challenge reveals how dehydration, nutrition and long training days can turn oral health into a neglected risk.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 22, 2026 · 5 min read

Dentistry·Nat Rev Onc

Women’s oral-hormonal health needs hormone-aware dentistry across the life course

A clinical review maps how hormonal change affects the oral cavity across life, from puberty to menopause, and…

Oct 22, 2026

Dentistry·Nat Rev Neuro

TMJ Osteoarthritis Microneedle System Uses NIR to Suppress MMPs

A near-infrared responsive microneedle platform eased TMJ osteoarthritis in mice by reducing pain, cartilage damage and MMP-driven inflammation.

Oct 22, 2026

Dentistry·Dentistry.co.uk

3D veneer workflow preserves enamel in smile transformation case

A digital-first orthodontic-restorative workflow replaced a proposed full-crown plan, preserving enamel while delivering a high-impact aesthetic result.

Oct 22, 2026

Dentistry·Dentistry.co.uk

Digital Diagnostics Improve Patient Education in Dentistry

Digital intraoral scanning and Dx Plus are helping a German dental practice make oral disease easier to understand…

Oct 22, 2026

Dentistry·SDMag

Malawi dental students lack oral health policy knowledge, survey finds

A Malawi survey found dental surgery students want policy training, but most had never read the national oral…

Oct 22, 2026

Dentistry·Dentistry.co.uk

ORE Part 2 pass rate falls to 27% after new exam contract

The ORE Part 2 pass rate dropped to 27% in September 2026, with medical emergencies and OSCE stations…

Oct 22, 2026

Dentistry·Nature

Ultrasound Synovial Thickness Tracks TMJ Arthralgia Function

A pilot study links ultrasound-measured synovial thickness with mouth-opening limitation in TMJ arthralgia, while condyle-capsule distance performed less…

Oct 22, 2026

Dentistry·Nat Rev Onc

Lip Health in Women May Signal Hormonal and Systemic Disease

Changes in the lips can reflect hormonal shifts, mental health strain, ageing, dehydration and systemic illness in women,…

Oct 21, 2026

Dentistry·InStyle

Can You Get Veneers With Crooked Teeth? When Alignment Comes First

Veneers can mask mild crookedness, but crowded teeth or bite problems often need orthodontic treatment before cosmetic restoration.

Oct 21, 2026

Dentistry

Oral health, periodontics, restorative dentistry and clinical innovations.

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