Anticoagulation Reduces Subclinical Leaflet Thrombosis After TAVI

According to the European Society of Cardiology, non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) therapy reduces imaging signs of clot formation on new heart valves by 45% compared with antiplatelet therapy following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI), without compromising patient safety. ACASA-TAVI Trial Results Presented at ESC Congress 2026 The ACASA-TAVI trial, presented during a Hot … Read more

Omega-3 and ASA Combination Promising for Severe Periodontitis

A combination of omega-3 and low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) achieved clinical results comparable to antibiotics in treating severe periodontitis, according to a study published in the May issue of the Journal of Periodontology. Researchers affiliated with Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital, Guarulhos University, the University of Taubaté, and the Ribeirão Preto School of Dentistry at USP … Read more

US Trial Confirms Silver Diamine Fluoride Effectively Treats Severe Childhood Tooth Decay

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) arrested between 50.2% and 57.5% of active cavitated dentin caries lesions in young children over an eight-month period, according to a phase 3 multisite clinical trial published in JAMA Pediatrics. The trial evaluated 830 generally healthy children aged 12 to 71 months with severe early childhood caries to inform US Food … Read more

Kesha Explains Why She’s Asking Fans to Mail Their Teeth

Kesha Fan Mail Request Sparks Dental Jewelry Trend as Singer Slams White House TikTok Pop star Kesha recently sparked widespread attention by asking fans to mail her their teeth for use in handmade art, according to multiple media reports, while simultaneously clashing with the White House over unauthorized song usage on social media. According to … Read more

Fluoride Myths & DIY Dentistry: The Dangers of Oral Health Misinformation

Misleading online oral health information is widespread across social media platforms and web searches, yet direct evidence showing it changes patient behavior or clinical outcomes remains scarce, according to a scoping review published in BDJ Open. The study, which analyzed how online misinformation is defined and reported, found that while aesthetic trends and DIY remedies … Read more

Evidence-Based Orthodontic Care for Adults: Expert Consensus

Adult orthodontic care faces new diagnostic and biomechanical frameworks established by international experts to handle complex cases involving reduced bone support, periodontal concerns, and skeletal discrepancies. According to consensus articles published in the International Journal of Oral Science, clinicians are moving beyond simple teeth straightening to balance facial aesthetics, skeletal relationships, and digital planning technologies … Read more

Unlocking the Role of the Immune System in Oral Precancerous Lesions

Breakthrough in Oral Cancer Research: New Immune Pathway Could Revolutionize Early Intervention Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered a critical immune pathway linked to the progression of oral precancerous lesions into head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, offering a potential roadmap for early intervention. The findings, published in *Cancer … Read more

New Engineered Scaffold Restores Skull Growth in Craniosynostosis Models

Researchers have developed a triphasic biomaterial scaffold that successfully restores the cranial suture stem cell niche in cases of craniosynostosis. According to a study published in Bone Research on May 28, 2026, the scaffold—engineered from poly(L-lactic acid)—prevents premature skull bone fusion by maintaining essential skeletal stem cells, offering a potential alternative to invasive surgical procedures … Read more

New Esophageal Gel Coating Delivers Targeted Anti-Inflammatory Therapy

MIT engineers have developed a novel, gel-based drug delivery system designed to coat the esophageal lining and transport medication directly into the tissue. By utilizing a hydrogel combined with permeability-enhancing bile salts, this approach aims to treat disorders like eosinophilic esophagitis and Crohn’s disease while avoiding the systemic side effects of traditional immunosuppressant drugs, according … Read more

IV Statins Reduce Heart Attack Muscle Damage

Intravenous administration of atorvastatin during an active heart attack significantly reduces cardiac tissue damage compared to oral loading doses, according to a study published in the European Heart Journal. Researchers at the Institut de Recerca Sant Pau (IR Sant Pau) found this method limits necrosis and inflammation by acting during the critical window of ischemic … Read more