As we approach 2025, we invite you to deepen your engagement with our network by sharing your story, presenting at events, and contributing your expertise to advance dental research and improve patient care.
Check out the 2024 Publications Highlights from the National Dental PBRN for valuable insights on antibiotic prescribing, restoration longevity, mental health screenings, and more in dentistry.
We are thrilled to share some significant leadership updates within our network. These changes mark a new chapter of growth and excellence, and we are excited to introduce the individuals stepping into their new roles.
Meet a National Dental PBRN researcher who praises our membership’s positive impact on his dentistry and biomedical science career and studies.
The pain management strategies consistent with the ADA-endorsed Pain Management Guideline are largely being implemented by the dental practitioners. However, a third of practitioners are not aware of the new guideline, indicating a need for further dissemination and education.
In the realm of healthcare, dentists play a pivotal role that extends beyond oral health. With their unique position, dentists have the opportunity to be on the frontline against both smoking and mental health issues. A recent blog post by Dr. Sandra Japuntich, PI of the Network’s FreSH study on smoking cessation, sheds light on the intertwined relationship between smoking, mental health, and the critical role of dental practitioners in addressing these issues.
Root canals might not be the only option for bad toothaches! New research suggests pulpotomy, a less invasive procedure, could be a contender. We surveyed dentists to see what they think.
The use of dental sealants has been shown to be low, despite evidence that dental sealants are safe, effective, and inexpensive. We conducted a Quick Poll to explore dental providers’ attitudes about dental sealant use to understand the barriers to sealant use in dental practices.
In April 2024, the National Dental PBRN held a meeting for practitioners from the South Central Region to come together, learn, and network. Read more about the meeting and presentations here.
This Quick poll aimed to investigate dental practitioners’ approach in managing challenging cases of erupting molars with demarcated opacities characteristics of molar incisor hypomineralization.
