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 0

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 0

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

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 7

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 7

Toothpastes alone cannot protect against dental erosion and hypersensitivity

The rising prevalence of dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity has led to the emergence of more and more toothpastes on the market that claim to treat these problems. While no such toothpaste exi

Updated on: October 27,2023 8

Toothpastes alone cannot protect against dental erosion and hypersensitivity

The rising prevalence of dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity has led to the emergence of more and more toothpastes on the market that claim to treat these problems. While no such toothpaste exi

Updated on:October 27,2023 8

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

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 23

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 23

Catenin required in odontoblasts for tooth root formation

Today, the International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) published a paper titled "--catenin is Required in Odontoblasts for Tooth Root Formation." The paper, writt

Updated on: October 28,2023 12

Catenin required in odontoblasts for tooth root formation

Today, the International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) published a paper titled "--catenin is Required in Odontoblasts for Tooth Root Formation." The paper, writt

Updated on:October 28,2023 12

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

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

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

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

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