Infection Control

July 15, 2026

Delta responds to ADA’s inquiries about electronic funds transfer

The ADA sent several questions on member dentists' behalf to Delta Dental Plans Association and Delta Dental of California.

ADA News

June 15, 2026

RA Genetics May Reveal Link to Gum Disease

Analysis of East Asian genetic data found a modest inverse association between rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility and periodontitis risk, though researchers said the findings require confirmation in independent cohorts.

MDSpire News

June 10, 2026

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages May Raise Risk of Hepatic Cancer Subtypes

In a pooled analysis of more than 1.5 million patients, sugar-sweetened beverages were associated with higher risks of HCC and ICC, while artificially-sweetened beverages showed no independent association with hepatic cancer.

MDSpire News

May 29, 2026

Caries May Signal Oral Antibiotic Resistance

Study found species-specific differences in biofilm -forming capacity and antimicrobial susceptibility among supragingival bacterial isolates from patients with active dental caries.

MDSpire News

May 22, 2026

Authoritative Oral Hygiene Videos Drive Quality

Dentist-produced YouTube videos scored highest for quality and reliability, while highly subscribed channels often performed poorer on educational metrics.

MDSpire News