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 5

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 5

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

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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 0

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 0

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 0

Water fluoridation is effective prevention for tooth decay and a win for the environment

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTrinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London have demonstrated for the first time the low environmenta

Updated on: November 28,2023 14

Water fluoridation is effective prevention for tooth decay and a win for the environment

byTrinity College DublinCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTrinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London have demonstrated for the first time the low environmenta

Updated on:November 28,2023 14

Microneedles can increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia used in dentistry

byFAPESPHarvinder Gill, professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University. Credit: Karina Toledo / Agência FAPESPResearchers from Brazil and Texas have started human t

Updated on: November 13,2023 22

Microneedles can increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia used in dentistry

byFAPESPHarvinder Gill, professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University. Credit: Karina Toledo / Agência FAPESPResearchers from Brazil and Texas have started human t

Updated on:November 13,2023 22

Variety in enamel composition may predict later tooth health

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90% of adults have had at l

Updated on: November 29,2023 5

Variety in enamel composition may predict later tooth health

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90% of adults have had at l

Updated on:November 29,2023 5

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 16

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 16

Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic

by Michael CaseyClayton Warner holds a mirror as dental hygienist Mary Davis examines his teeth at the Christa McAuliffe School in Concord, N.H., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Robert F. B

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Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic

by Michael CaseyClayton Warner holds a mirror as dental hygienist Mary Davis examines his teeth at the Christa McAuliffe School in Concord, N.H., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Robert F. B

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Researchers show effectiveness of fluoride-free toothpaste

by Rachel Boutet,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Dentistry have shown that new fluoride-free toothpastes with hydr

Updated on: November 13,2023 19

Researchers show effectiveness of fluoride-free toothpaste

by Rachel Boutet,University of TorontoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Dentistry have shown that new fluoride-free toothpastes with hydr

Updated on:November 13,2023 19

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 1

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 1

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 17

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 17

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