Research

JADA Study Examines Potential of Mental Health Screenings

Summary: A study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) found that dental...

Research

Paper Finds Pandemic Had Little Effect on Oral Health Disparities

A JADA paper found that while the pandemic led to declines in children's dental visit frequency, race-based disparities persisted.

All

Inside Align Technology’s Million-Custom-Appliances-a-Day 3D Printing Operation

Align Technology’s Srini Kaza details how large-scale and direct 3D printing are reshaping orthodontic care and what private practices can expect in the back half of 2025.

Study Finds Pandemic May Have Long Term Impact on Oral Health

Oct 20, 2023 | Research

New research from Delta Dental finds that the negative impact on oral health from the pandemic could have long-term effects.

Shiny Smile Veneers Ranks the Worst Candies for Your Teeth

Oct 6, 2023 | Research

Shiny Smile Veneers conducted a survey to find out which Halloween candies were the most damaging to teeth.

Report: Americans Value Dental Insurance For Overall Wellness

Sep 28, 2023 | Research

A recent Delta Dental report found that a majority of American adults believe that dental insurance supports their overall wellness.

ADASRI Recommends NSAIDs for Dental Pain in Children

Aug 25, 2023 | Research

ADASRI is recommending Acetaminophen or NSAIDs as a first-line treatment for managing short-term dental pain in children under 12.

ADA Research Institute to Evaluate Saliva Testing in Childhood IBD

Aug 15, 2023 | Research

The ADASRI was awarded a $130,000 grant to evaluate the potential of saliva testing for inflammatory bowel disease in pediatric patients.

JADA’s Influence Hits All-Time High

Aug 15, 2023 | Research

The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) hit its all-time high journal impact factor, according to a report from Clarivate.

Braces Wire Enters Adolescent’s Brain Causing Seizures

Aug 3, 2023 | Research

A 12-year-old boy began mysteriously experiencing nausea and seizures. A CT scan showed that a wire from his braces had entered his brain.

ADA Releases New Tooth Decay Treatment Guideline

Jun 26, 2023 | Association News, Research

The guideline contains 16 recommendations regarding treatment of moderate to advanced tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth that have not received endodontic treatment.