Dentistry research ID's novel marker for left-handedness

by Brian Donohue,University of WashingtonSlender faces are also associated with overbites and left-handedness. Credit: Philippe HujoelIndividuals with a slender lower face are about 25 per

Updated on: November 13,2023 17

Dentistry research ID's novel marker for left-handedness

by Brian Donohue,University of WashingtonSlender faces are also associated with overbites and left-handedness. Credit: Philippe HujoelIndividuals with a slender lower face are about 25 per

Updated on:November 13,2023 17

New tooth decay treatment guideline released

by American Dental AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and per

Updated on: November 13,2023 24

New tooth decay treatment guideline released

by American Dental AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and per

Updated on:November 13,2023 24

Researchers launch a new model of healthcare that links nursing and dentistry

by Thea Singer,Northeastern UniversityAssociate professor Maria Dolce, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, is bringing nursing and dental students together to put into p

Updated on: November 13,2023 13

Researchers launch a new model of healthcare that links nursing and dentistry

by Thea Singer,Northeastern UniversityAssociate professor Maria Dolce, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, is bringing nursing and dental students together to put into p

Updated on:November 13,2023 13

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 24

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 24

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 12

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 12

Gingival sulcus of the tooth

The tooth is supported by a complex of tissues called the periodontium. There are four tissues that makeup the periodontium - the alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, cementum and the gingiva. The alv

Updated on: November 04,2023 10

Gingival sulcus of the tooth

The tooth is supported by a complex of tissues called the periodontium. There are four tissues that makeup the periodontium - the alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, cementum and the gingiva. The alv

Updated on:November 04,2023 10

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 14

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 14

Less antibiotic use in dentistry shows no increase in endocarditis

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainSweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk

Updated on: November 13,2023 20

Less antibiotic use in dentistry shows no increase in endocarditis

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainSweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk

Updated on:November 13,2023 20

Towards better dental cavity diagnosis with nondestructive infrared imaging

bySPIEWhen combined with air drying, shortwave-infrared can be used to detect active dental cavities. This is possible because active cavities are porous and hold more water, which affects the i

Updated on: November 28,2023 15

Towards better dental cavity diagnosis with nondestructive infrared imaging

bySPIEWhen combined with air drying, shortwave-infrared can be used to detect active dental cavities. This is possible because active cavities are porous and hold more water, which affects the i

Updated on:November 28,2023 15

Evolution of aesthetic dentistry

by International & American Associations for Dental ResearchCredit: CC0 Public Domain2019 marks the Centennial of theJournal of Dental Research (JDR). Over the last century theJDR&nbsp

Updated on: November 13,2023 12

Evolution of aesthetic dentistry

by International & American Associations for Dental ResearchCredit: CC0 Public Domain2019 marks the Centennial of theJournal of Dental Research (JDR). Over the last century theJDR&nbsp

Updated on:November 13,2023 12

How to get rid of a toothache: The best remedies

by Ann SchreiberIf you have experienced a toothache, you know it's no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not trea

Updated on: November 28,2023 10

How to get rid of a toothache: The best remedies

by Ann SchreiberIf you have experienced a toothache, you know it's no joke. That searing pain in your mouth can keep you from concentrating, getting adequate sleep and so much more. Plus, not trea

Updated on:November 28,2023 10

New bacterial species involved in tooth decay discovered

byUniversity of PennsylvaniaS. sputigena cells form a honeycomb-like structure that encapsulates S. mutans to greatly increase and concenntrate acid production that boost caries development and

Updated on: November 21,2023 6

New bacterial species involved in tooth decay discovered

byUniversity of PennsylvaniaS. sputigena cells form a honeycomb-like structure that encapsulates S. mutans to greatly increase and concenntrate acid production that boost caries development and

Updated on:November 21,2023 6