Oil pulling for oral health: To swish or not to swish?

byTufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter scrolling social media, you might be tempted to ditch your typical oral care regimen in favor of melted coconut oil, or other similar oils, for a

Updated on: August 31,2024

Oil pulling for oral health: To swish or not to swish?

byTufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter scrolling social media, you might be tempted to ditch your typical oral care regimen in favor of melted coconut oil, or other similar oils, for a

Updated on:August 31,2024

Computer algorithms could help track and diagnose periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is a growing public health issue in the United States as the nation's population ages, yet it's underdiagnosed and undertreated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease C

Updated on: October 27,2023

Computer algorithms could help track and diagnose periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is a growing public health issue in the United States as the nation's population ages, yet it's underdiagnosed and undertreated. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease C

Updated on:October 27,2023

Transforming root canal treatments: The rise of precision dentistry

by TranSpreadSchematic diagram of SGE a. CBCT scanning b. Oral scanning c. Virtual guide design d. Template printing e. Intra-oral guided drilling. Credit:International Journal of Oral Science&n

Updated on: March 28,2024

Transforming root canal treatments: The rise of precision dentistry

by TranSpreadSchematic diagram of SGE a. CBCT scanning b. Oral scanning c. Virtual guide design d. Template printing e. Intra-oral guided drilling. Credit:International Journal of Oral Science&n

Updated on:March 28,2024

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

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

Catenin required in odontoblasts for tooth root formation

Today, the International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) published a paper titled "--catenin is Required in Odontoblasts for Tooth Root Formation." The paper, writt

Updated on: October 28,2023

Catenin required in odontoblasts for tooth root formation

Today, the International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) published a paper titled "--catenin is Required in Odontoblasts for Tooth Root Formation." The paper, writt

Updated on:October 28,2023

Toothache sufferers turn to antibiotics for 'cure' on social media

by Nigel Barlow,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media is used extensively to seek antibiotics, avoid dental treatment and provide support to people with toothache

Updated on: November 13,2023

Toothache sufferers turn to antibiotics for 'cure' on social media

by Nigel Barlow,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media is used extensively to seek antibiotics, avoid dental treatment and provide support to people with toothache

Updated on:November 13,2023

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

Updated on: November 13,2023

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

Updated on:November 13,2023

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

Updated on: November 13,2023

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

Updated on:November 13,2023

Variety in enamel composition may predict later tooth health

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90% of adults have had at l

Updated on: November 29,2023

Variety in enamel composition may predict later tooth health

by Win Reynolds,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTooth decay has forced unpleasant dental visits on most of the U.S. population. In fact, over 90% of adults have had at l

Updated on:November 29,2023

Scientists work to bring tissue regeneration to replace root canal treatment

by Forsyth InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWant to avoid a root canal? In the future, you might be able to opt for tissue regeneration instead. ADA Forsyth scientists are testing a nov

Updated on: March 05,2024

Scientists work to bring tissue regeneration to replace root canal treatment

by Forsyth InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWant to avoid a root canal? In the future, you might be able to opt for tissue regeneration instead. ADA Forsyth scientists are testing a nov

Updated on:March 05,2024

Oral diseases cost the world $710 billion annually, study says

by Anja Facius, Universitätsklinikum HeidelbergWorldwide per capita expenditure on dental care (2019) in US-Dollar Credit: WHOCaries, periodontitis and tooth loss cost billions of dollars worldwide ev

Updated on: November 25,2024

Oral diseases cost the world $710 billion annually, study says

by Anja Facius, Universitätsklinikum HeidelbergWorldwide per capita expenditure on dental care (2019) in US-Dollar Credit: WHOCaries, periodontitis and tooth loss cost billions of dollars worldwide ev

Updated on:November 25,2024

Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride

by Charlotte Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in

Updated on: October 12,2024

Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride

by Charlotte Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in

Updated on:October 12,2024