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JADA March 2025

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February 02, 2026

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Burden of Periodontitis: Past and Future

The authors investigate the burden of severe periodontitis from 1990 through 2021 and project its trajectory through 2050.

JADA February 2026

February 02, 2026

Depression and Oral Health

The authors examine the association between depression symptom severity and oral health status.

February 02, 2026

Pediatric Molar Hypomineralization

The authors compare children’s access to and use of oral health care services and their oral health status before and after the pandemic.

February 02, 2026

Using Extracted Teeth in Research

The authors explore the ethical and legal issues surrounding the use of extracted teeth in oral research.

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JADA Resources
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This free resource for dentists offers a detailed look at the ways artificial intelligence will be used. in dentistry.
A complete list of COVID-19–related articles in JADA.
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