DENTAL RESEARCH

Systematic Review Evaluates the Oral Health Implications of Nicotine Pouch Use

Despite the decline in tobacco smoking rates, it remains the cause of over seven million deaths globally each year. As an alternative, manufacturers have introduced a variety of non-combustible nicotine products, including e-cigarettes, dissolvable tobacco products, and nicotine pouches....

Researchers Investigate Additional Palatal Nerve and Artery Supply to the Maxillary Teeth

It is a common belief that human anatomy has been well-investigated and is fully understood. However, head and neck anatomy has been updated frequently, including as recently as 2024.1 Further, divergent viewpoints exist between general medical and dental contexts regarding...

Systematic Review Analyzes the Association Between Periodontal Disease and Stroke

Evidence suggests that chronic infectious diseases, including periodontitis and gingivitis, can lead to atherosclerosis, which is a risk factor for stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD). The mechanism proposed for the association is through direct invasion as microorganisms from...

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