Dental amalgam: Anti-mercury movement pushes for shifts in dentistry

by Peter Frost And Alexia Elejalde-RuizSilver tooth fillings have been placed in the mouths of Americans since before the Civil War, an inexpensive, durable and reliable material that helped form the

Updated on: November 12,2023 12

Dental amalgam: Anti-mercury movement pushes for shifts in dentistry

by Peter Frost And Alexia Elejalde-RuizSilver tooth fillings have been placed in the mouths of Americans since before the Civil War, an inexpensive, durable and reliable material that helped form the

Updated on:November 12,2023 12

What is thegosis in dentistry?

Our teeth are structures that are subject to constant stress be it mechanical or chemical, physiological or pathological. The dentition of primates and non-primates have evolved morphologically based

Updated on: November 03,2023 10

What is thegosis in dentistry?

Our teeth are structures that are subject to constant stress be it mechanical or chemical, physiological or pathological. The dentition of primates and non-primates have evolved morphologically based

Updated on:November 03,2023 10

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.Gingivitis, the earlie

Updated on: November 12,2023 16

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.Gingivitis, the earlie

Updated on:November 12,2023 16

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

Special issue highlights research at UM Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineNew research by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UM SOD), is hi

Updated on: November 11,2023 15

Special issue highlights research at UM Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineNew research by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UM SOD), is hi

Updated on:November 11,2023 15

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

Dentistry research team proves biofilm method can be used to inexpensively test new tooth decay treatments

byUniversity of SaskatchewanUSask College of Dentistry post-doctoral research fellow Dr. Lina Marin (PhD). Credit: University of SaskatchewanA University of Saskatchewan (USask) dentistry resear

Updated on: November 14,2023 8

Dentistry research team proves biofilm method can be used to inexpensively test new tooth decay treatments

byUniversity of SaskatchewanUSask College of Dentistry post-doctoral research fellow Dr. Lina Marin (PhD). Credit: University of SaskatchewanA University of Saskatchewan (USask) dentistry resear

Updated on:November 14,2023 8

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygieneMost of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop th

Updated on: October 27,2023 10

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygieneMost of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop th

Updated on:October 27,2023 10

5 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Cavities

Cavities aren’t only aesthetically unpleasant; once they form, they will grow and spread, potentially leading to infections or tooth loss. Even if they aren’t painful at the moment, they will be at so

Updated on: November 02,2023 8

5 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Cavities

Cavities aren’t only aesthetically unpleasant; once they form, they will grow and spread, potentially leading to infections or tooth loss. Even if they aren’t painful at the moment, they will be at so

Updated on:November 02,2023 8

Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were 'significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery a

Updated on: November 21,2023 8

Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were 'significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery a

Updated on:November 21,2023 8

Tiny tots in the dentist's chair among changes in pediatric dentistry

By Serena Gordon, HealthDay ReporterOptions for kids now include sealants and early removal of wisdom teeth.(HealthDay) -- If you've been to the dentist with your children recently, you may have n

Updated on: November 12,2023 24

Tiny tots in the dentist's chair among changes in pediatric dentistry

By Serena Gordon, HealthDay ReporterOptions for kids now include sealants and early removal of wisdom teeth.(HealthDay) -- If you've been to the dentist with your children recently, you may have n

Updated on:November 12,2023 24

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