Treatment of preventable gum disease, caries and tooth loss totals 4.9% of global health care expenditure: Report

by European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Economist Impactwhite paper, "Time to put your money where your mouth is: Addressing inequalities in or

Updated on: March 05,2024

Treatment of preventable gum disease, caries and tooth loss totals 4.9% of global health care expenditure: Report

by European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Economist Impactwhite paper, "Time to put your money where your mouth is: Addressing inequalities in or

Updated on:March 05,2024

New 'tooth-on-a-chip' could lead to more personalized dentistry

byOregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA so-called "tooth-on-a-chip" could one day enable more personalized dentistry, giving dentists the ability to identify

Updated on: November 13,2023

New 'tooth-on-a-chip' could lead to more personalized dentistry

byOregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA so-called "tooth-on-a-chip" could one day enable more personalized dentistry, giving dentists the ability to identify

Updated on:November 13,2023

Probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods might help dispel bad breath

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProbiotic bacteria usually found in fermented foods, such as yogurt, sourdough bread, and miso soup, might help dispel the embarrassment

Updated on: June 22,2024

Probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods might help dispel bad breath

by British Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainProbiotic bacteria usually found in fermented foods, such as yogurt, sourdough bread, and miso soup, might help dispel the embarrassment

Updated on:June 22,2024

Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were 'significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery a

Updated on: November 21,2023

Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were 'significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery a

Updated on:November 21,2023

Toothpastes alone cannot protect against dental erosion and hypersensitivity

The rising prevalence of dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity has led to the emergence of more and more toothpastes on the market that claim to treat these problems. While no such toothpaste exi

Updated on: October 27,2023

Toothpastes alone cannot protect against dental erosion and hypersensitivity

The rising prevalence of dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity has led to the emergence of more and more toothpastes on the market that claim to treat these problems. While no such toothpaste exi

Updated on:October 27,2023

Breakthrough for tomorrow's dentistry speeds tooth sensitivity treatments

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew knowledge on the cellular makeup and growth of teeth can expedite developments in the treatment of tooth sensitivity and regenerative

Updated on: November 13,2023

Breakthrough for tomorrow's dentistry speeds tooth sensitivity treatments

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew knowledge on the cellular makeup and growth of teeth can expedite developments in the treatment of tooth sensitivity and regenerative

Updated on:November 13,2023

Researchers assess the adoption and expansion of teledentistry past the pandemic

byUniversity at AlbanyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a dramatic increase in the use of teledentistry—a strategy that improved access

Updated on: November 30,2023

Researchers assess the adoption and expansion of teledentistry past the pandemic

byUniversity at AlbanyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDuring the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a dramatic increase in the use of teledentistry—a strategy that improved access

Updated on:November 30,2023

Dental veneers: Everything you need to know

by Ernie MundellLooking for a brand new smile?Many people with chipped, worn or indelibly stained teeth may ponder the possibility of veneers. They're wholly cosmetic, typically aren't covered

Updated on: July 30,2024

Dental veneers: Everything you need to know

by Ernie MundellLooking for a brand new smile?Many people with chipped, worn or indelibly stained teeth may ponder the possibility of veneers. They're wholly cosmetic, typically aren't covered

Updated on:July 30,2024

Pricey dental implants often best but insurance rarely pays

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this June 27, 2006, file photo, some of the dental implants and tools produced in the IMTEC production facility are displayed in Ardmore, Okla. Dental implants are increasingly b

Updated on: November 14,2023

Pricey dental implants often best but insurance rarely pays

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this June 27, 2006, file photo, some of the dental implants and tools produced in the IMTEC production facility are displayed in Ardmore, Okla. Dental implants are increasingly b

Updated on:November 14,2023

Study finds 'no-drill' dentistry stops tooth decay

byUniversity of SydneyThe white patches are signs of early decay that can be stopped and reversed before they become cavities (brown patch on tooth on the right). Credit: University of SydneyA U

Updated on: November 13,2023

Study finds 'no-drill' dentistry stops tooth decay

byUniversity of SydneyThe white patches are signs of early decay that can be stopped and reversed before they become cavities (brown patch on tooth on the right). Credit: University of SydneyA U

Updated on:November 13,2023

Viewing dentistry in a new light

by Ker Than,University of California, San FranciscoDaniel Fried, PhD, speaks with Leon Chung, a dental research fellow in his lab. Credit: Susan MerrellDental X-rays expose patients to radiation

Updated on: November 13,2023

Viewing dentistry in a new light

by Ker Than,University of California, San FranciscoDaniel Fried, PhD, speaks with Leon Chung, a dental research fellow in his lab. Credit: Susan MerrellDental X-rays expose patients to radiation

Updated on:November 13,2023

Artificial oral mucosa as a model for testing dental biomaterials

by University of Oslo(A) Schematic illustration showing construction of 3D model. (B) Representative example of 3D models consisting of oral cancer cells showing reduction of epithelial thickness

Updated on: March 05,2024

Artificial oral mucosa as a model for testing dental biomaterials

by University of Oslo(A) Schematic illustration showing construction of 3D model. (B) Representative example of 3D models consisting of oral cancer cells showing reduction of epithelial thickness

Updated on:March 05,2024