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

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

How to prevent 'wine teeth' this holiday

by Patti Zielinski, Rutgers University-New BrunswickThe study finds wine menus with robust descriptions and pairing suggestions fare better than vintages and prices alone. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public D

Updated on: November 28,2023

How to prevent 'wine teeth' this holiday

by Patti Zielinski, Rutgers University-New BrunswickThe study finds wine menus with robust descriptions and pairing suggestions fare better than vintages and prices alone. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public D

Updated on:November 28,2023

Lack of dental care may have life-threatening implications

New research from theUniversity of Bristolshows that admissions for the surgical treatment of dental abscess have doubled in the last ten years despite the fact that these serious infectio

Updated on: October 27,2023

Lack of dental care may have life-threatening implications

New research from theUniversity of Bristolshows that admissions for the surgical treatment of dental abscess have doubled in the last ten years despite the fact that these serious infectio

Updated on:October 27,2023

Study: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

byNew York UniversityTrajectories of cognitive decline over time by baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) and edentulism status. Solid line, with neither condition; dashed line, with DM only; dashed a

Updated on: November 28,2023

Study: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

byNew York UniversityTrajectories of cognitive decline over time by baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) and edentulism status. Solid line, with neither condition; dashed line, with DM only; dashed a

Updated on:November 28,2023

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

Updated on: November 13,2023

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

Updated on:November 13,2023

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

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

'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

'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

Potential impact of bacteria on tooth decay

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: University of MinnesotaDental decay is a significant public health concern for children and adults. In fact, it is the most common childhood disease. In a new st

Updated on: November 13,2023

Potential impact of bacteria on tooth decay

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: University of MinnesotaDental decay is a significant public health concern for children and adults. In fact, it is the most common childhood disease. In a new st

Updated on:November 13,2023

New 'tooth-on-a-chip' could lead to more personalized dentistry

byOregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA so-called "tooth-on-a-chip" could one day enable more personalized dentistry, giving dentists the ability to identify

Updated on: November 13,2023

New 'tooth-on-a-chip' could lead to more personalized dentistry

byOregon Health & Science UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA so-called "tooth-on-a-chip" could one day enable more personalized dentistry, giving dentists the ability to identify

Updated on:November 13,2023

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

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

Breakthrough for tomorrow's dentistry speeds tooth sensitivity treatments

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew knowledge on the cellular makeup and growth of teeth can expedite developments in the treatment of tooth sensitivity and regenerative

Updated on: November 13,2023

Breakthrough for tomorrow's dentistry speeds tooth sensitivity treatments

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew knowledge on the cellular makeup and growth of teeth can expedite developments in the treatment of tooth sensitivity and regenerative

Updated on:November 13,2023

Dental veneers: Everything you need to know

by Ernie MundellLooking for a brand new smile?Many people with chipped, worn or indelibly stained teeth may ponder the possibility of veneers. They're wholly cosmetic, typically aren't covered

Updated on: July 30,2024

Dental veneers: Everything you need to know

by Ernie MundellLooking for a brand new smile?Many people with chipped, worn or indelibly stained teeth may ponder the possibility of veneers. They're wholly cosmetic, typically aren't covered

Updated on:July 30,2024