Pricey dental implants often best but insurance rarely pays

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this June 27, 2006, file photo, some of the dental implants and tools produced in the IMTEC production facility are displayed in Ardmore, Okla. Dental implants are increasingly b

Updated on: November 14,2023 8

Pricey dental implants often best but insurance rarely pays

by Linda A. JohnsonIn this June 27, 2006, file photo, some of the dental implants and tools produced in the IMTEC production facility are displayed in Ardmore, Okla. Dental implants are increasingly b

Updated on:November 14,2023 8

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 9

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 9

Tips to Make Your Tooth Filling Last Longer

With modern advancements in dentistry and aesthetic awareness among the general public, cavities can be easily treated. One such solution is to use composite fillings. These aesthetic fillings blend w

Updated on: November 04,2023 10

Tips to Make Your Tooth Filling Last Longer

With modern advancements in dentistry and aesthetic awareness among the general public, cavities can be easily treated. One such solution is to use composite fillings. These aesthetic fillings blend w

Updated on:November 04,2023 10

Care for Dental Bridges

Patients who have undergone a dental bridge procedure should be advised as to the best ways to care for the bridge to prolong its lifespan.Fortunately, a dental bridge that has been properly placed us

Updated on: October 27,2023 10

Care for Dental Bridges

Patients who have undergone a dental bridge procedure should be advised as to the best ways to care for the bridge to prolong its lifespan.Fortunately, a dental bridge that has been properly placed us

Updated on:October 27,2023 10

Improved mineralized material can restore tooth enamel

byUral Federal UniversityScientists tested the effectiveness of the new enamel coating on real healthy teeth. Credit: Anastasia Kurshpel / UrFUScientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a materia

Updated on: November 29,2023 5

Improved mineralized material can restore tooth enamel

byUral Federal UniversityScientists tested the effectiveness of the new enamel coating on real healthy teeth. Credit: Anastasia Kurshpel / UrFUScientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a materia

Updated on:November 29,2023 5

Patients prescribed opioids after dental extraction report higher levels of pain

The use of opioids to soothe the pain of a pulled tooth could be drastically reduced or eliminated altogether from dentistry, say University of Michigan researchers.More than 325 dental patients who h

Updated on: October 27,2023 24

Patients prescribed opioids after dental extraction report higher levels of pain

The use of opioids to soothe the pain of a pulled tooth could be drastically reduced or eliminated altogether from dentistry, say University of Michigan researchers.More than 325 dental patients who h

Updated on:October 27,2023 24

Study compares pharmacologic treatments for managing tooth extraction pain

by International Association for Dental ResearchStudy identification and selection flowchart. Credit:Journal of Dental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1177/00220345221139230A recent study publishe

Updated on: November 29,2023 11

Study compares pharmacologic treatments for managing tooth extraction pain

by International Association for Dental ResearchStudy identification and selection flowchart. Credit:Journal of Dental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1177/00220345221139230A recent study publishe

Updated on:November 29,2023 11

4 Things You need To know about Dental Veneers

4 Things You need To know about Dental Veneers5th February 2021Dental HealthWhen we say that health is the most important thing that a person should take care of, then we mean overall heal

Updated on: October 26,2023 10

4 Things You need To know about Dental Veneers

4 Things You need To know about Dental Veneers5th February 2021Dental HealthWhen we say that health is the most important thing that a person should take care of, then we mean overall heal

Updated on:October 26,2023 10

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

Computer algorithms could help track and diagnose periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is a growing public health issue in the United States as the nation's population ages, yet it's underdiagnosed and undertreated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease C

Updated on: October 27,2023 10

Computer algorithms could help track and diagnose periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is a growing public health issue in the United States as the nation's population ages, yet it's underdiagnosed and undertreated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease C

Updated on:October 27,2023 10

Academia-Industry Partnership Leads Innovative New Approach to Alternative Dental Filling Material

A medical device case study: UCL researchers and dental materials manufacturer collaborate to speed up the development of a new dental filling material for children.The phase out of mercur

Updated on: October 27,2023 21

Academia-Industry Partnership Leads Innovative New Approach to Alternative Dental Filling Material

A medical device case study: UCL researchers and dental materials manufacturer collaborate to speed up the development of a new dental filling material for children.The phase out of mercur

Updated on:October 27,2023 21

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