Ivoren Kruis congress examines nutrition's role in oral health
Dental professionals need evidence on nutrition's role in caries prevention and behavior-change methods to counsel patients effectively.
Preventive Dentistry
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Bioengineered chewing gum reduces cancer-linked oral pathogens
New bioengineered gum shows promise reducing HPV and harmful oral bacteria linked to head and neck cancer in early testing.
Swedish study shows caries concentrated in small child population
Registry study identifies preschool screening as key to early caries detection and resource targeting in pediatric dentistry.
Childhood deprivation reduces dental attendance even when NHS care is free
Understand why early life socioeconomic factors predict dental attendance patterns into adulthood, beyond cost.
Elite athletes show higher rates of tooth decay and erosion
Athletes show higher caries and erosion rates. Dentists should consider high-performance sport as a distinct preventive challenge.
Louisiana Senate advances water fluoridation removal bill
Dentists in Louisiana should monitor House action on fluoridation policy affecting public health messaging and preventive strategies.
Most European dentists skip standardised caries risk assessment tools
Study shows most European dentists avoid standardised caries assessment tools; training improves compliance with guidelines.
Anterior crossbite linked to higher tooth loss risk in adults over 40
First large cohort study linking anterior crossbite to molar loss in adults over 40. Implications for preventive orthodontic referrals.
Atom probe tomography maps fluoride uptake in tooth enamel across age groups
First atomic-scale mapping of fluoride distribution in enamel confirms lifelong uptake from toothpaste and drinking water, with implications for preventive advice.
Poll: Over a Third of US Children Have Oral Hygiene-Related Dental Problems
Data on which specific hygiene steps children skip most often can help focus chair-side preventive counseling for parents.
Arginine Reduces Acidity and Reshapes Biofilm in Clinical Caries Trial
First in-mouth clinical evidence that arginine reduces biofilm acidity and shifts caries-associated bacteria, supporting its use in preventive products.
Luuk van den Bosch named Dutch Dentist of the Year 2026
The awards highlight two practical models: youth-focused preventive outreach in schools and free care for low-income patients by retired dentists.