Decay in state dental care leaves UK patients down in the mouth

JANUARY 18, 2024 Editors' notesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinding a state-funded dentist is becoming increasingly difficult in the UK, forcing those who can pay to the private sector, and th

Updated on: March 14,2024 15

Decay in state dental care leaves UK patients down in the mouth

JANUARY 18, 2024 Editors' notesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinding a state-funded dentist is becoming increasingly difficult in the UK, forcing those who can pay to the private sector, and th

Updated on:March 14,2024 15

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

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

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

Professor Robert Hill presents first data on dental fillings for smart repair of tooth decay

The first data on dental fillings that can actively repair tooth decay is presented by Professor Robert Hill. Professor Hill is Chair of Physical Sciences at the Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary U

Updated on: October 27,2023 12

Professor Robert Hill presents first data on dental fillings for smart repair of tooth decay

The first data on dental fillings that can actively repair tooth decay is presented by Professor Robert Hill. Professor Hill is Chair of Physical Sciences at the Institute of Dentistry at Queen Mary U

Updated on:October 27,2023 12

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

Proposing an oral health benefit package under the national health insurance program of the Philippines

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to determine a set of oral health care services to be delivered within the compr

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Proposing an oral health benefit package under the national health insurance program of the Philippines

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to determine a set of oral health care services to be delivered within the compr

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Expanded Oral Health Education: Effects on Pediatric Dental Care

Oral health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, especially for young children. The findings suggest that clinicians receiving enhanced training can effectively counsel parents and promote timely dental care.

Updated on: July 25,2024 0

Expanded Oral Health Education: Effects on Pediatric Dental Care

Oral health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, especially for young children. The findings suggest that clinicians receiving enhanced training can effectively counsel parents and promote timely dental care.

Updated on:July 25,2024 0

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

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

Straightening teeth? AI can help

by Michael Skov Jensen,University of CopenhagenA digital twin of a patient's jaw created through the integration of AI solutions and computational modeling, enabling precise simulation of an

Updated on: March 20,2024 17

Straightening teeth? AI can help

by Michael Skov Jensen,University of CopenhagenA digital twin of a patient's jaw created through the integration of AI solutions and computational modeling, enabling precise simulation of an

Updated on:March 20,2024 17

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 19

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 19