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

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

Study: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

byNew York UniversityTrajectories of cognitive decline over time by baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) and edentulism status. Solid line, with neither condition; dashed line, with DM only; dashed a

Updated on: November 28,2023

Study: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

byNew York UniversityTrajectories of cognitive decline over time by baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) and edentulism status. Solid line, with neither condition; dashed line, with DM only; dashed a

Updated on:November 28,2023

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

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

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

Updated on: April 06,2024

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

Updated on:April 06,2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageIn some cases, a trip to the dentist for tooth sensitivity may indeed turn out to be the dreaded cavity, but in others, the sha

Updated on: November 29,2023

Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageIn some cases, a trip to the dentist for tooth sensitivity may indeed turn out to be the dreaded cavity, but in others, the sha

Updated on:November 29,2023