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

Study finds novel macrolide–DEL-1 axis drives bone regeneration in aging individuals

by Niigata UniversityAging is associated with increased susceptibility to periodontitis due to the reduced expression of DEL-1. Credit: Niigata UniversityResearchers from Niigata University and a

Updated on: March 05,2024 9

Study finds novel macrolide–DEL-1 axis drives bone regeneration in aging individuals

by Niigata UniversityAging is associated with increased susceptibility to periodontitis due to the reduced expression of DEL-1. Credit: Niigata UniversityResearchers from Niigata University and a

Updated on:March 05,2024 9

Treatment of preventable gum disease, caries and tooth loss totals 4.9% of global health care expenditure: Report

by European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Economist Impactwhite paper, "Time to put your money where your mouth is: Addressing inequalities in or

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Treatment of preventable gum disease, caries and tooth loss totals 4.9% of global health care expenditure: Report

by European Federation of Periodontology (EFP)Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA new Economist Impactwhite paper, "Time to put your money where your mouth is: Addressing inequalities in or

Updated on:March 05,2024 18

Just add milk: Choosing beverages wisely during chlorhexidine treatment

by Britta Widmann,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftDaily mechanical teeth cleaning was replicated in a toothbrushing simulator during the in-vitro study. Credit: Fraunhofer IMWSAntiseptic mouth rinses con

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Just add milk: Choosing beverages wisely during chlorhexidine treatment

by Britta Widmann,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftDaily mechanical teeth cleaning was replicated in a toothbrushing simulator during the in-vitro study. Credit: Fraunhofer IMWSAntiseptic mouth rinses con

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

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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

Artificial oral mucosa as a model for testing dental biomaterials

by University of Oslo(A) Schematic illustration showing construction of 3D model. (B) Representative example of 3D models consisting of oral cancer cells showing reduction of epithelial thickness

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Artificial oral mucosa as a model for testing dental biomaterials

by University of Oslo(A) Schematic illustration showing construction of 3D model. (B) Representative example of 3D models consisting of oral cancer cells showing reduction of epithelial thickness

Updated on:March 05,2024 16

Study mapping entire genome of oral stem cells opens new doors for regenerative medicine

by Forsyth InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from the ADA Forsyth Institute and University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill used single-cell transcriptomic anal

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Study mapping entire genome of oral stem cells opens new doors for regenerative medicine

by Forsyth InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of researchers from the ADA Forsyth Institute and University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill used single-cell transcriptomic anal

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UK boosts dentists with cash to ease shortage

Credit: CC0 Public DomainDentists in England will receive cash to accept new patients amid a critical shortage of state-funded dental care, the UK's public health authority said on Wednesday.The p

Updated on: March 05,2024 15

UK boosts dentists with cash to ease shortage

Credit: CC0 Public DomainDentists in England will receive cash to accept new patients amid a critical shortage of state-funded dental care, the UK's public health authority said on Wednesday.The p

Updated on:March 05,2024 15

Study finds patients happy to get support on how to lose weight during routine dental appointments

by Loughborough UniversityIncidence of height and weight screening by dental teams. Credit:Obesity Reviews(2024). DOI: 10.1111/obr.13726As public health experts search for new ways to

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Study finds patients happy to get support on how to lose weight during routine dental appointments

by Loughborough UniversityIncidence of height and weight screening by dental teams. Credit:Obesity Reviews(2024). DOI: 10.1111/obr.13726As public health experts search for new ways to

Updated on:March 05,2024 12

New guideline details acute pain management strategies for adolescent, adult dental patients

by American Dental AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or along with acetaminophen are recommended as first-line treatments for manag

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New guideline details acute pain management strategies for adolescent, adult dental patients

by American Dental AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or along with acetaminophen are recommended as first-line treatments for manag

Updated on:March 05,2024 11

Baby's first tooth? Time for a visit to the dentist

by Helene Ragovin,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout 1 in 5 children in the U.S. between the ages of 2 and 5 will develop at least one cavity, according to the Centers for D

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Baby's first tooth? Time for a visit to the dentist

by Helene Ragovin,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout 1 in 5 children in the U.S. between the ages of 2 and 5 will develop at least one cavity, according to the Centers for D

Updated on:March 05,2024 16

A supervised toothbrushing toolkit to tackle tooth decay in children

by Amy Huxtable,University of SheffieldCredit: Keira Burton from PexelsA new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth d

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A supervised toothbrushing toolkit to tackle tooth decay in children

by Amy Huxtable,University of SheffieldCredit: Keira Burton from PexelsA new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth d

Updated on:March 05,2024 17