Ditching the toothbrush for whiter teeth, fewer cavities

byAmerican Chemical SocietyA new hydrogel treatment breaks apart cavity-forming biofilms and whitens teeth without damaging enamel. Credit: American Chemical SocietyThe first thing people notice

Updated on: November 29,2023 8

Ditching the toothbrush for whiter teeth, fewer cavities

byAmerican Chemical SocietyA new hydrogel treatment breaks apart cavity-forming biofilms and whitens teeth without damaging enamel. Credit: American Chemical SocietyThe first thing people notice

Updated on:November 29,2023 8

Studies show strong link between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease

by Malmö UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease often coexists with periodontal disease. This is shown in new publications from a European research project that explored

Updated on: November 29,2023 7

Studies show strong link between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease

by Malmö UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease often coexists with periodontal disease. This is shown in new publications from a European research project that explored

Updated on:November 29,2023 7

Study finds using electric toothbrushes significantly improves children's dental health

byHebrew University of JerusalemTuresky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TMQHPI) % change from baseline for oscillating–rotating (O–R) and manual brush in 3- to 10-year-old children. *Change

Updated on: November 30,2023 22

Study finds using electric toothbrushes significantly improves children's dental health

byHebrew University of JerusalemTuresky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TMQHPI) % change from baseline for oscillating–rotating (O–R) and manual brush in 3- to 10-year-old children. *Change

Updated on:November 30,2023 22

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

How can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed

by Amy KingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll areas of life are fighting back post-lockdown—but dentistry, with long NHS waiting lists and limited access to emergency care even before the pandemic,

Updated on: November 30,2023 25

How can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed

by Amy KingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll areas of life are fighting back post-lockdown—but dentistry, with long NHS waiting lists and limited access to emergency care even before the pandemic,

Updated on:November 30,2023 25

Access to dental care has benefits beyond Canadians' mouths

by Noha Aziz-Ezzat Gomaa,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral diseases, particularly dental decay and periodontal (gum) diseases, are largely preventable, yet are some of the&n

Updated on: December 26,2023 14

Access to dental care has benefits beyond Canadians' mouths

by Noha Aziz-Ezzat Gomaa,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral diseases, particularly dental decay and periodontal (gum) diseases, are largely preventable, yet are some of the&n

Updated on:December 26,2023 14

Tips for maintaining good oral health when it's easy to be tempted by sweet treats and drinks

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: Tim Douglas from PexelsWhether it's a cup of punch at a New Year's party or a slice of cake at another holiday gathering, sweet treats ca

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

Tips for maintaining good oral health when it's easy to be tempted by sweet treats and drinks

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: Tim Douglas from PexelsWhether it's a cup of punch at a New Year's party or a slice of cake at another holiday gathering, sweet treats ca

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

Researchers develop 'game-changing' dental implant technology

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesTakahiro Ogawa. Credit: University of California, Los AngelesA team of UCLA School of Dentistry researchers led by Takahiro Ogawa, D.D.S., Ph.D., has culmi

Updated on: January 04,2024 12

Researchers develop 'game-changing' dental implant technology

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesTakahiro Ogawa. Credit: University of California, Los AngelesA team of UCLA School of Dentistry researchers led by Takahiro Ogawa, D.D.S., Ph.D., has culmi

Updated on:January 04,2024 12

Physical traits of gingivitis identified: Discovery holds hope for combating gum inflammation

byUniversity of SharjahSalivary levels ofamacrophage activating factor (MAF),bmacrophage chemotactic factor (MCF) andcmacrophage migration inhibitory factor (

Updated on: March 05,2024 18

Physical traits of gingivitis identified: Discovery holds hope for combating gum inflammation

byUniversity of SharjahSalivary levels ofamacrophage activating factor (MAF),bmacrophage chemotactic factor (MCF) andcmacrophage migration inhibitory factor (

Updated on:March 05,2024 18

'AGGA' inventor testifies his dental device was not meant for temporomandibular joint disorder or sleep apnea

by Brett Kelman, Anna Werner, CBS News, KFF Health NewsCredit: Kristin Vogt from PexelsA Tennessee dentist who has been sued by multiple temporomandibular joint disorder and sleep apnea patients over

Updated on: March 05,2024 7

'AGGA' inventor testifies his dental device was not meant for temporomandibular joint disorder or sleep apnea

by Brett Kelman, Anna Werner, CBS News, KFF Health NewsCredit: Kristin Vogt from PexelsA Tennessee dentist who has been sued by multiple temporomandibular joint disorder and sleep apnea patients over

Updated on:March 05,2024 7

Future dental health needs among the elderly

by University of OsloMy Tien Diep. Credit: University of OsloAs the proportion of elderly individuals in the population continues to grow, the demand for various medical treatments may also incre

Updated on: March 05,2024 17

Future dental health needs among the elderly

by University of OsloMy Tien Diep. Credit: University of OsloAs the proportion of elderly individuals in the population continues to grow, the demand for various medical treatments may also incre

Updated on:March 05,2024 17

Breaking detrimental oral habits in young kids

by Courtney Chandler,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's very common for babies and young children to have what dentists call "non-nutritive sucking" behaviors i

Updated on: March 05,2024 9

Breaking detrimental oral habits in young kids

by Courtney Chandler,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's very common for babies and young children to have what dentists call "non-nutritive sucking" behaviors i

Updated on:March 05,2024 9