July 10, 2025

TSLA Resin Veneers Outperform Rivals

A recent in vitro study found that ultrathin laminate dental veneers fabricated using tilting stereolithography and a specific hybrid resin had a more accurate internal fit and fabrication trueness compared with those produced using other additive and subtractive manufacturing methods.

Conexiant

July 09, 2025

Oral Bacteria Linked to Brain, Gene Risk

A study of older adults found that specific oral bacteria were linked to cognitive performance and genetic risk for Alzheimer’s, while other microbes showed stronger associations in people with mild cognitive impairment.

Conexiant

July 08, 2025

AI Passes Dental Tests, Fails Writing

A study found that GPT-4o, Grok2, and Gemini passed UK dental exams but struggled to generate reliable assessment content, highlighting the need for human oversight in AI-supported education.

Conexiant

July 07, 2025

Gene-Starch Interaction Alters Oral Bacteria Balance

A new study found that genetic differences in the AMY1 gene, which affects salivary amylase production, along with dietary starch, influence the types and diversity of bacteria that form in oral biofilms—key players in dental caries and gum disease.

Conexiant

July 02, 2025

Metabolic Syndrome Strongly Linked to Oral Diseases

New research highlights strong associations between metabolic syndrome and several oral diseases—including periodontitis, caries, and peri-implantitis—calling for more longitudinal studies to explore causation and improve patient care.

Conexiant

July 01, 2025

Immediate Benefits for All Restorative Procedures

The Zyris Isolite® dental isolation system improves efficiency and outcomes

Inside Dentistry

July 01, 2025

Digitally Designed 3D Printed Replacement Dentures

Optimizing function, esthetics, and patient satisfaction

Inside Dentistry

June 27, 2025

Study clubs offer safe spaces to learn, grow

Study clubs can play an important role in the professional and personal lives of dentists looking for support early in their careers.

ADA News

June 24, 2025

ADA CE series dives into CDT 2026

New this year, the ADA is offering a CE series to explain the code maintenance process and some of the 60 changes coming to CDT 2026.

ADA News