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Content from the latest issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).

  1. Use of oral health services among pregnant women and associations with gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 185-197.e2 | Sasaki, Nozomi, PhD, MPH; Pang, Jinman, PhD, MS; Surdu, Simona, MD, PhD;...
    AbstractBackgroundThe authors examined whether use of preventive oral health care services or visits to a dentist or dental clinic for problems during pregnancy is associated with gestational diabetes and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Metho...

  2. Effectiveness of low-level diode laser in the management of complications after third-molar surgical extraction

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 211-224.e11 | Ferreira González, Fernanda, MSc; Caponio, Vito Carlo Alberto, PhD; López-Pintor, Rosa María, PhD;...
    AbstractBackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in reducing postoperative pain, swelling, and trismus after extraction of third molars. Types of Studies ReviewedThe authors conducted a literatu...

  3. Addressing challenges of prenatal oral health care

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 177-179 | Russell, Stefanie L., DDS, MPH, PhD; Huang, Shulamite S., PhD; Bird, Chloe, PhD;...
    In 2013, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists published professional guidelines calling for increased attention to prenatal oral health, which were endorsed by the American Dental Association. However, rates of prenatal oral hea...

  4. An analysis of dental board disciplinary action among general dentists in Texas

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 225-233 | Huang, Yen-Wen, DDS; Dowlatshahi, Sahar, DDS, MMSc; Ayilavarapu, Srinivas, BDS, DSc, MDS;...
    AbstractBackgroundDental care professionals can gain valuable insights by examining infractions reported to the state board of dentistry, which can serve as a resource to enhance their professional practice. By reviewing various infractions (viola...

  5. Association of periodontal disease and the prevalence of acute periapical abscesses

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 234-238 | Rotstein, Ilan, DDS; Katz, Joseph, DMD
    AbstractBackgroundAcute periapical abscesses (PAs) are a health risk to patients and require prompt and efficient treatment. The purpose of this cross-sectional study was to assess the prevalence of acute PAs in patients with periodontal disease (...

  6. Dentistry has been put on notice

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 261-262 | Harrel, Stephen K., DDS; Cobb, Charles M., DDS, PhD
    A 2024 CBS News report put dentistry on notice. The authors documented the trend of extracting marginally diseased and imminently treatable teeth in favor of placing dental implants. The authors made the argument that such treatment is motivated m...

  7. Protect those baby teeth!

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 264-264 | Mark, Anita M.
    Because baby teeth fall out, some people think they are not important. That is not true. Baby teeth need to be cared for, as they have work to do. Why are Baby Teeth Important? Baby teeth start coming in as early as 6 months and continue to erupt...

  8. Association Directory

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages A12-A12
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  9. Table of Contents

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages A2-A2, A4-A4, A6-A6
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  10. Front Cover

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages OFC-OFC
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  11. Editorial Board

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages A8-A11
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  12. Video Quality

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 183-184 | Ardila, Carlos M., PhD; Yadalam, Pradeep K., PhD
    JADA welcomes letters from readers on articles that have been published in an issue of JADA within the previous 2 months. Accepted letters will be forwarded to the article’s authors for comment. By sending a letter to the editor, the letter writer...

  13. Association of dietary and plasma fatty acids with periodontitis

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 198-210.e28 | Xie, Bingqin, MM; Wu, Yuying, MM; Liu, Zilin, MPH;...
    AbstractBackgroundThe authors aimed to explore the association of fatty acids with periodontitis and its severity and to assess causality using Mendelian randomization (MR) analyses. MethodsData for participants with complete data were extracted f...

  14. Beyond sugar-sweetened beverages

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 257-260 | Benzian, Habib, DDS, PhD, MScDPH; Naidoo, Sudeshni, BDS, PhD, MDPH, DSc; Ng, Shu Wen, PhD, FTOS
    Policy approaches to address ultraprocessed foods and their public health impact, possible industry reaction, and strategies to strengthen public health responses. POLICY APPROACH EXPECTED IMPACT POSSIBLE NEGATIVE REACTIONS STRATEGIES TO STRENGTHE...

  15. Patient self-reported perception and knowledge of periodontal disease

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 239-250.e4 | Pierce, Jordan, DDS, MS; Garaicoa-Pazmino, Carlos, DDS, MS; Peter, Tabitha K., BA;...
    AbstractBackgroundLimited information is available about patient knowledge and perceptions of periodontal diseases. In this observational, survey-based study, the authors investigated patients’ understanding of periodontal diseases and their exper...

  16. Access for all

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 180-182 | Kataria, Saana, BDS
    A 2024 rule released by the US government emphasized the essential nature of dental coverage for overall health. It represents the first time federal policy makers have taken action to enhance adult oral health within Patient Protection and Afford...

  17. Soreness and “flaking off” in right maxillary mucosa after eating chicken-fried steak

    The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), Volume 156, Issue 3, 2025 Mar, Pages 252-256 | Cheng, Yi-Shing Lisa, DDS, MS, PhD; Lee, Chia-Ming, BDS, MS
    Extraoral examination revealed diffuse erythema with scattered bullae, ulcers, or yellowish crusts on the face. A. The front view of the patient showed lesions on the right face, right side of the nose (including tip of nose), right upper lip, and...