This dental device was sold to fix patients’ jaws. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth.

Boja Kragulj, an accomplished clarinetist who once performed with orchestras in New York, Philadelphia, and Jacksonville, Florida, has already lost four teeth. And she expects to lose at least a dozen

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This dental device was sold to fix patients’ jaws. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth.

Boja Kragulj, an accomplished clarinetist who once performed with orchestras in New York, Philadelphia, and Jacksonville, Florida, has already lost four teeth. And she expects to lose at least a dozen

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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

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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 2

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

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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 9

Israeli scientists invent new tooth fillings to fight recurrent decay

Almost everyone experiencestooth decay (caries), it seems, making this among the most common conditions caused by bacterial infection. The costs of treating this condition are among the highest

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Israeli scientists invent new tooth fillings to fight recurrent decay

Almost everyone experiencestooth decay (caries), it seems, making this among the most common conditions caused by bacterial infection. The costs of treating this condition are among the highest

Updated on:October 27,2023 40

Researchers propose novel solution to minimize recurrent caries

Researchers propose novel solution to minimize recurrent cariesWhen patients go to the dentist to fill a cavity, they're trying to solve a problem -- not create a new one. But many dental patients

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Researchers propose novel solution to minimize recurrent caries

Researchers propose novel solution to minimize recurrent cariesWhen patients go to the dentist to fill a cavity, they're trying to solve a problem -- not create a new one. But many dental patients

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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

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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

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Acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, research finds

New research finds acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, as a recipe mixing flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called "healthier" alternative to

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Acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, research finds

New research finds acids in sugar-free beverages could erode tooth enamel, as a recipe mixing flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called "healthier" alternative to

Updated on:October 27,2023 5

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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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New study finds stark differences between dental health of kids in care and general child population

Children in care, including those in foster and residential care, have double the rates of urgent dental treatment and are half as likely to attend dental services as the general child population. Chi

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New study finds stark differences between dental health of kids in care and general child population

Children in care, including those in foster and residential care, have double the rates of urgent dental treatment and are half as likely to attend dental services as the general child population. Chi

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Novel discovery connects innate immunity deficiencies to rampant caries in some children

Novel discovery connects innate immunity deficiencies to rampant caries in some childrenResearchers at Umeå University in Sweden have made a novel discovery connecting genetic innate immunity deficien

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Novel discovery connects innate immunity deficiencies to rampant caries in some children

Novel discovery connects innate immunity deficiencies to rampant caries in some childrenResearchers at Umeå University in Sweden have made a novel discovery connecting genetic innate immunity deficien

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