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Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

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A recent study has identified certain types of oral bacteria that have a correlation with the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

Oral bacteria linked to risk of pancreatic cancer

According to New analysis from The Pew Charitable Trust’s Dental Campaign, these communities enjoy fewer dental visits and preventative treatment than the white population and suffer more untreated tooth decay and tooth loss.

Addressing the gap in dental delivery care for all Americans

An innovative new toothpaste ingredient that restores lost minerals from tooth enamel and helps prevent decay and treat sensitivity while you sleep is now available for public distribution.

New toothpaste can rebuild teeth while you sleep

A new study found a surprising link between periodontal disease and testosterone levels.

Link discovered between oral health and low testosterone in men

A new study out of the NYU Langone Medical Center and the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center has determined that smoking drastically alters the oral microbiome, the mix of roughly 600 bacterial species that live in people's mouths.

Study finds smoking dangerously alters oral microbiome

Two studies examined EMG findings from pre- and post-acupuncture treatment in patients with dental malocclusion to see if acupuncture can have an effect on patient pain.

Can acupuncture help with pain caused by dental malocclusion?

A new study jointly led by the University of Southampton and King’s College London has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Study finds link between gum disease and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients

Harmful bacteria can be powerful and hard to combat, but researchers at the University of Florida have found a way to fight fire with fire.

Preventing cavities may soon be as simple as popping a pill

The days of the dreaded dental drill-and-fill as the standard solution for tooth decay may be numbered if a discovery by a Creighton University School of Dentistry professor continues to advance.

New discovery could reduce need for dental drilling

The best time to identify signs of obstructive sleep apnea may not be at night while snoozing in bed but, instead, while sitting in the dentist’s chair.

Emerging Research