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

New recommendations to enhance dental radiography safety say lead aprons, thyroid collars not necessary

by American Dental AssociationCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsThe use of lead abdominal aprons or thyroid collars on patients when conducting dental X-rays is no longer recommended, according to an exp

Updated on: March 05,2024

New recommendations to enhance dental radiography safety say lead aprons, thyroid collars not necessary

by American Dental AssociationCredit: Anna Shvets from PexelsThe use of lead abdominal aprons or thyroid collars on patients when conducting dental X-rays is no longer recommended, according to an exp

Updated on:March 05,2024

Ask the Pediatrician: Do babies get tooth decay, and when do they start brushing teeth?

by Dr. David M. KrolCredit: CC0 Public DomainTooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States.The good news is there are ways to prevent it.Even th

Updated on: November 29,2023

Ask the Pediatrician: Do babies get tooth decay, and when do they start brushing teeth?

by Dr. David M. KrolCredit: CC0 Public DomainTooth decay (dental caries) is one of the most common chronic childhood diseases in the United States.The good news is there are ways to prevent it.Even th

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

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

Slower drill rotation during dental procedures can reduce COVID-19 spread

Slower drill rotation during dental procedures can reduce COVID-19 spreadental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because the tools that are used often produce aerosols, which can c

Updated on: October 27,2023

Slower drill rotation during dental procedures can reduce COVID-19 spread

Slower drill rotation during dental procedures can reduce COVID-19 spreadental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because the tools that are used often produce aerosols, which can c

Updated on:October 27,2023

Project reduces toddler tooth decay

The answer to early childhood tooth decay could be just a phone call away, thanks to new research by the University of Queensland and Queensland Health.In a study conducted in Brisbane's south, wh

Updated on: November 11,2023

Project reduces toddler tooth decay

The answer to early childhood tooth decay could be just a phone call away, thanks to new research by the University of Queensland and Queensland Health.In a study conducted in Brisbane's south, wh

Updated on:November 11,2023

New chemical solution could reduce chances of infection associated with root canal work

A new chemical solution jointly developed by the University of Adelaide's Dental School and Australian company Dentalife could radically reduce the chance of infection associated with root canal w

Updated on: October 28,2023

New chemical solution could reduce chances of infection associated with root canal work

A new chemical solution jointly developed by the University of Adelaide's Dental School and Australian company Dentalife could radically reduce the chance of infection associated with root canal w

Updated on:October 28,2023

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

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

Effects of Celiac Disease on Your Teeth and Gums

Effects of Celiac Disease on Your Teeth and GumsByJane AndersonUpdated on November 09, 2020Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDYour teeth and gums play an important role in

Updated on: April 06,2024

Effects of Celiac Disease on Your Teeth and Gums

Effects of Celiac Disease on Your Teeth and GumsByJane AndersonUpdated on November 09, 2020Medically reviewed byRobert Burakoff, MDYour teeth and gums play an important role in

Updated on:April 06,2024

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

Probiotic-based therapeutic approaches are relatively new to the field of clinical dentistry. According to a recent review published inFrontiers in Dental Medicine,probiotic-based therapy

Updated on: October 27,2023

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

Probiotic-based therapeutic approaches are relatively new to the field of clinical dentistry. According to a recent review published inFrontiers in Dental Medicine,probiotic-based therapy

Updated on:October 27,2023