Dental plaque DNA of Neandertals provides insights into behaviour, diet and medication

Ancient DNA found in the dental plaque of Neandertals - our nearest extinct relative - has provided remarkable new insights into their behaviour, diet and evolutionary history, including their use of

Updated on: October 27,2023

Dental plaque DNA of Neandertals provides insights into behaviour, diet and medication

Ancient DNA found in the dental plaque of Neandertals - our nearest extinct relative - has provided remarkable new insights into their behaviour, diet and evolutionary history, including their use of

Updated on:October 27,2023

Dental care during pregnancy is essential for combating adverse effects of oral disease

Dental care during pregnancy is safe and recommendedIt's no secret that pregnancy is an important time in a woman's life. While women often hear about how pregnancy causes physical changes tha

Updated on: October 27,2023

Dental care during pregnancy is essential for combating adverse effects of oral disease

Dental care during pregnancy is safe and recommendedIt's no secret that pregnancy is an important time in a woman's life. While women often hear about how pregnancy causes physical changes tha

Updated on:October 27,2023

Dentistry during COVID-19: Engineering analysis offers guidelines to reduce exposure

by James Lynch,University of MichiganA high speed imaging of the aerosolization of particles. Credit: Joseph Xu/Michigan EngineeringThe close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office

Updated on: November 21,2023

Dentistry during COVID-19: Engineering analysis offers guidelines to reduce exposure

by James Lynch,University of MichiganA high speed imaging of the aerosolization of particles. Credit: Joseph Xu/Michigan EngineeringThe close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office

Updated on:November 21,2023

Ditching the toothbrush for whiter teeth, fewer cavities

byAmerican Chemical SocietyA new hydrogel treatment breaks apart cavity-forming biofilms and whitens teeth without damaging enamel. Credit: American Chemical SocietyThe first thing people notice

Updated on: November 29,2023

Ditching the toothbrush for whiter teeth, fewer cavities

byAmerican Chemical SocietyA new hydrogel treatment breaks apart cavity-forming biofilms and whitens teeth without damaging enamel. Credit: American Chemical SocietyThe first thing people notice

Updated on:November 29,2023

Access to dental care has benefits beyond Canadians' mouths

by Noha Aziz-Ezzat Gomaa,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral diseases, particularly dental decay and periodontal (gum) diseases, are largely preventable, yet are some of the&n

Updated on: December 26,2023

Access to dental care has benefits beyond Canadians' mouths

by Noha Aziz-Ezzat Gomaa,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral diseases, particularly dental decay and periodontal (gum) diseases, are largely preventable, yet are some of the&n

Updated on:December 26,2023

Scientists design biomaterial that stimulates growth of blood vessels in teeth after root canal

A root canal ranks high on most people's list of dreaded dental procedures. Although the lengthy and sometimes painful surgery relieves the agony of an infection, a root canal results in a dead to

Updated on: October 28,2023

Scientists design biomaterial that stimulates growth of blood vessels in teeth after root canal

A root canal ranks high on most people's list of dreaded dental procedures. Although the lengthy and sometimes painful surgery relieves the agony of an infection, a root canal results in a dead to

Updated on:October 28,2023

When Is The Best Time To Consider Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

Do you like your smile? Is there a chance that you can improve the smile you have now? You may want to seek a cosmetic dentist today. Here are a few reasons seeing a cosmetic dentist can help you with

Updated on: November 03,2023

When Is The Best Time To Consider Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

Do you like your smile? Is there a chance that you can improve the smile you have now? You may want to seek a cosmetic dentist today. Here are a few reasons seeing a cosmetic dentist can help you with

Updated on:November 03,2023

Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible

by Katharine Gammon,University of Southern CaliforniaThe synthetic tooth enamel (pictured here) was two times harder than the softened control enamel. Credit: Janet Moradian-OldakDental cavities

Updated on: November 13,2023

Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible

by Katharine Gammon,University of Southern CaliforniaThe synthetic tooth enamel (pictured here) was two times harder than the softened control enamel. Credit: Janet Moradian-OldakDental cavities

Updated on:November 13,2023

JEBDP looks at connections between preventive dentistry and public health

byElsevierThe dental profession needs to build a stronger connection between oral health and general health—not only for individual patients, but also at the community level, according to the sp

Updated on: November 11,2023

JEBDP looks at connections between preventive dentistry and public health

byElsevierThe dental profession needs to build a stronger connection between oral health and general health—not only for individual patients, but also at the community level, according to the sp

Updated on:November 11,2023

ChatGPT to help dental students retain knowledge and enhance performance

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study that utilized current dental course materials, syllabi, and textbooks to investigate C

Updated on: March 28,2024

ChatGPT to help dental students retain knowledge and enhance performance

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study that utilized current dental course materials, syllabi, and textbooks to investigate C

Updated on:March 28,2024

Programs may prevent tooth decay in tots

byUniversity of FloridaA toddler’s tiny teeth are destined to fall out in later years as their permanent pearly whites grow in. But for some children, especially those from low-income families,

Updated on: November 11,2023

Programs may prevent tooth decay in tots

byUniversity of FloridaA toddler’s tiny teeth are destined to fall out in later years as their permanent pearly whites grow in. But for some children, especially those from low-income families,

Updated on:November 11,2023

Oral microbiome and cancer: A closer look into the intricate interplays of the mouth's hidden world

by Karolinska InstitutetPotential contribution of bacteria and fungi on the development of OSCC. Credit:Periodontology 2000(2024). DOI: 10.1111/prd.12558The human mouth is a bustling

Updated on: April 06,2024

Oral microbiome and cancer: A closer look into the intricate interplays of the mouth's hidden world

by Karolinska InstitutetPotential contribution of bacteria and fungi on the development of OSCC. Credit:Periodontology 2000(2024). DOI: 10.1111/prd.12558The human mouth is a bustling

Updated on:April 06,2024