Dentistry team uses artificial intelligence for early detection of gum inflammation

byThe University of Hong KongThree cases illustrating dentist's visual examination (b) and AI's detection (c) of gum problems (a) Intraoral photograph (b) Health status labeled by a cali

Updated on: November 13,2023

Dentistry team uses artificial intelligence for early detection of gum inflammation

byThe University of Hong KongThree cases illustrating dentist's visual examination (b) and AI's detection (c) of gum problems (a) Intraoral photograph (b) Health status labeled by a cali

Updated on:November 13,2023

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research showsDental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significan

Updated on: October 27,2023

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research showsDental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significan

Updated on:October 27,2023

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.Gingivitis, the earlie

Updated on: November 12,2023

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.Gingivitis, the earlie

Updated on:November 12,2023

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygieneMost of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop th

Updated on: October 27,2023

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygieneMost of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop th

Updated on:October 27,2023

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

Probiotic-based therapeutic approaches are relatively new to the field of clinical dentistry. According to a recent review published inFrontiers in Dental Medicine,probiotic-based therapy

Updated on: October 27,2023

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

Probiotic-based therapeutic approaches are relatively new to the field of clinical dentistry. According to a recent review published inFrontiers in Dental Medicine,probiotic-based therapy

Updated on:October 27,2023

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

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

Choose the Right Dentist for Your Dental Health

Choose the Right Dentist for Your Dental Health24th December 2018Dental HealthWe all take care of our body, but one aspect of the body which is often neglected is our teeth. We often forge

Updated on: October 26,2023

Choose the Right Dentist for Your Dental Health

Choose the Right Dentist for Your Dental Health24th December 2018Dental HealthWe all take care of our body, but one aspect of the body which is often neglected is our teeth. We often forge

Updated on:October 26,2023

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

Researchers put 'bioactive' glass in toothpaste to repair decayed teeth

A group at Queen Mary University of London have now developed a very fast dissolving 'bioactive' glass which they are putting in toothpaste to repair decayed teeth.Most people regard glass as

Updated on: October 27,2023

Researchers put 'bioactive' glass in toothpaste to repair decayed teeth

A group at Queen Mary University of London have now developed a very fast dissolving 'bioactive' glass which they are putting in toothpaste to repair decayed teeth.Most people regard glass as

Updated on:October 27,2023

Atomic force microscopy reveals nanoscale effects of beverages on tooth enamel

KAIST researchers used atomic force microscopy to quantitatively evaluate how acidic and sugary drinks affect human tooth enamel at the nanoscale level. This novel approach is useful for measuring mec

Updated on: October 27,2023

Atomic force microscopy reveals nanoscale effects of beverages on tooth enamel

KAIST researchers used atomic force microscopy to quantitatively evaluate how acidic and sugary drinks affect human tooth enamel at the nanoscale level. This novel approach is useful for measuring mec

Updated on:October 27,2023

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

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

Dental pulp stem cells can protect retinal ganglion cells from death following injury

Researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK, led by Dr. Ben Scheven, Dr. Wendy Leadbeater and Ben Mead have discovered that stem cells isolated from the teeth, termed dental pulp stem cells (DPSC)

Updated on: October 28,2023

Dental pulp stem cells can protect retinal ganglion cells from death following injury

Researchers at the University of Birmingham, UK, led by Dr. Ben Scheven, Dr. Wendy Leadbeater and Ben Mead have discovered that stem cells isolated from the teeth, termed dental pulp stem cells (DPSC)

Updated on:October 28,2023