Prevention-oriented approach to dentistry helps patients avoid the drill

by Nina Bai,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: University of California, San FranciscoSeveral years ago, Peter Rechmann, DMD, PhD, professor of Preventive & Restorative Dental Sc

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Prevention-oriented approach to dentistry helps patients avoid the drill

by Nina Bai,University of California, San FranciscoCredit: University of California, San FranciscoSeveral years ago, Peter Rechmann, DMD, PhD, professor of Preventive & Restorative Dental Sc

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Dentistry study shows how 'positive stress' can boost tooth tissue regeneration

byThe University of Hong KongTooth stem cells modified to mimic a cellular state similar to that under low oxygen (PHD2KD) gave rise to tooth pulp tissue with a significantly increased amount of

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Dentistry study shows how 'positive stress' can boost tooth tissue regeneration

byThe University of Hong KongTooth stem cells modified to mimic a cellular state similar to that under low oxygen (PHD2KD) gave rise to tooth pulp tissue with a significantly increased amount of

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Study finds 'no-drill' dentistry stops tooth decay

byUniversity of SydneyThe white patches are signs of early decay that can be stopped and reversed before they become cavities (brown patch on tooth on the right). Credit: University of SydneyA U

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Study finds 'no-drill' dentistry stops tooth decay

byUniversity of SydneyThe white patches are signs of early decay that can be stopped and reversed before they become cavities (brown patch on tooth on the right). Credit: University of SydneyA U

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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

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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

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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

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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

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For kids, toothaches become another kind of pandemic pain

by Helene Ragovin,Tufts UniversityCredit: Monstera Production from PexelsVery little has been normal for children these past two years, and some youngsters are feeling the pandemic's effects

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For kids, toothaches become another kind of pandemic pain

by Helene Ragovin,Tufts UniversityCredit: Monstera Production from PexelsVery little has been normal for children these past two years, and some youngsters are feeling the pandemic's effects

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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

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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

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Tele-dentistry a viable option for replacing in-person initial consultations, new study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by a team of periodontists and psychologists at King's College London including dentistry consultants at Guy's Hos

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Tele-dentistry a viable option for replacing in-person initial consultations, new study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by a team of periodontists and psychologists at King's College London including dentistry consultants at Guy's Hos

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Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible

by Katharine Gammon,University of Southern CaliforniaThe synthetic tooth enamel (pictured here) was two times harder than the softened control enamel. Credit: Janet Moradian-OldakDental cavities

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Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible

by Katharine Gammon,University of Southern CaliforniaThe synthetic tooth enamel (pictured here) was two times harder than the softened control enamel. Credit: Janet Moradian-OldakDental cavities

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Good toothbrushing habits in children linked to mother's wellbeing

byTohoku UniversityThe association between the prevalence of maternal postpartum depression at one month and the child's daily tooth brushing frequency. Credit: Shinobu Tsuchiya et alA mothe

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Good toothbrushing habits in children linked to mother's wellbeing

byTohoku UniversityThe association between the prevalence of maternal postpartum depression at one month and the child's daily tooth brushing frequency. Credit: Shinobu Tsuchiya et alA mothe

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First US study analyzing tooth survival after root canal in general population finds 11.1 year average

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeeth survive about 11 years after a root canal, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of De

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First US study analyzing tooth survival after root canal in general population finds 11.1 year average

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeeth survive about 11 years after a root canal, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of De

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Researchers launch a new model of healthcare that links nursing and dentistry

by Thea Singer,Northeastern UniversityAssociate professor Maria Dolce, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, is bringing nursing and dental students together to put into p

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Researchers launch a new model of healthcare that links nursing and dentistry

by Thea Singer,Northeastern UniversityAssociate professor Maria Dolce, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, is bringing nursing and dental students together to put into p

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