Dr. Jared Bowyer

05/28/2026

Dental prosthetics don't only improve human lives - they can save animals too. This team of Alabama dentists used their expertise and technology to help a zoo bird get a new beak.

By Micah Hardge | UAB News Meet Beauregard, a green aracari bird from the Birmingham Zoo. Though much smaller, aracaris belong to the same bird family as the iconic toucan. At about 3 months old, B…

05/21/2026

A tooth infection could put your overall health at risk. Scientists have found a connection between tooth infections, chronic inflammation, and blood sugar problems. Don't hold off on that dental checkup!

Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body and may interfere with insulin function. Studies found that people who underwent root canal treatment...

05/20/2026

Looking for some fun events in Vancouver, Washington this summer? Check out our latest blog post for a list of the best summer festivals in the area.

05/14/2026

Farmer's market season is kicking off in Vancouver, and there's no better way to get healthy food to support your dental health. Visit Vancouver Washington has a great weekly rundown of all the farmer's markets in the area so that you can check one out nearly every day of the week.

A roundup of farmers markets in the Vancouver, Washington and Clark County area.

05/07/2026

Scientists are using baby teeth to gather valuable data about how toxic metals are affecting growing children.

By analyzing layers in these teeth, scientists have pinpointed a critical window when baby brains are most vulnerable to toxic metals — and linked that to behavior problems later in life.

04/30/2026

Sleep apnea treatment usually requires complicated devices and oral surgery procedures. But what if it could be treated with a simple pill? One company is seeking FDA approval for one such treatment, and it could be available as soon as 2027.

Sleep apnea affects as many as 80 million in the U.S. Now Apnimed, the $400 million company behind the first ever pill to treat it, is preparing to file for FDA approval.