A supervised toothbrushing toolkit to tackle tooth decay in children

by Amy Huxtable,University of SheffieldCredit: Keira Burton from PexelsA new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth d

Updated on: March 05,2024

A supervised toothbrushing toolkit to tackle tooth decay in children

by Amy Huxtable,University of SheffieldCredit: Keira Burton from PexelsA new toolkit to increase supervised toothbrushing for younger children aims to address health equalities caused by tooth d

Updated on:March 05,2024

Just add milk: Choosing beverages wisely during chlorhexidine treatment

by Britta Widmann,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftDaily mechanical teeth cleaning was replicated in a toothbrushing simulator during the in-vitro study. Credit: Fraunhofer IMWSAntiseptic mouth rinses con

Updated on: March 05,2024

Just add milk: Choosing beverages wisely during chlorhexidine treatment

by Britta Widmann,Fraunhofer-GesellschaftDaily mechanical teeth cleaning was replicated in a toothbrushing simulator during the in-vitro study. Credit: Fraunhofer IMWSAntiseptic mouth rinses con

Updated on:March 05,2024

Rapid specific detection of oral pathogens using CRISPR-based diagnostics

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to develop a low-cost, rapid detection technique for the widescale detection and

Updated on: March 28,2024

Rapid specific detection of oral pathogens using CRISPR-based diagnostics

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to develop a low-cost, rapid detection technique for the widescale detection and

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

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

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

Updated on: November 13,2023

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

Updated on:November 13,2023

Caring for older Americans' teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn't cover that cost

by Frank Scannapieco and Ira Lamster, The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainC. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fluffy white beard who served as the U.S. surgeon general during the

Updated on: May 14,2024

Caring for older Americans' teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn't cover that cost

by Frank Scannapieco and Ira Lamster, The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainC. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fluffy white beard who served as the U.S. surgeon general during the

Updated on:May 14,2024

Minor dental restorations found to decrease after implementation of sugar-sweetened beverage tax

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to examine rates of minor restorations before and after the implementation of a

Updated on: March 28,2024

Minor dental restorations found to decrease after implementation of sugar-sweetened beverage tax

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to examine rates of minor restorations before and after the implementation of a

Updated on:March 28,2024

Less antibiotic use in dentistry shows no increase in endocarditis

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainSweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk

Updated on: November 13,2023

Less antibiotic use in dentistry shows no increase in endocarditis

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainSweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk

Updated on:November 13,2023

Population-health prevention strategies to achieve equity in child oral health

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to understand the impact of public health strategies on the oral health of child

Updated on: March 28,2024

Population-health prevention strategies to achieve equity in child oral health

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to understand the impact of public health strategies on the oral health of child

Updated on:March 28,2024

Diabetes and tooth loss contribute to faster cognitive decline in older adults

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of theJournal of D

Updated on: November 25,2023

Diabetes and tooth loss contribute to faster cognitive decline in older adults

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a new study published in a special issue of theJournal of D

Updated on:November 25,2023

Synthesis of antibacterial 3D printing resin with long-term fluoride-releasing properties

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to synthesize a three-dimensional (3D) printing resin with good mechanical properties, l

Updated on: March 28,2024

Synthesis of antibacterial 3D printing resin with long-term fluoride-releasing properties

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to synthesize a three-dimensional (3D) printing resin with good mechanical properties, l

Updated on:March 28,2024

Harnessing biomaterial-based FTY720 immunotherapy to accelerate oral wound healing

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to deliver Fingolimod (FTY720) loaded polymer scaffolds to enhance oral wound healing by

Updated on: March 28,2024

Harnessing biomaterial-based FTY720 immunotherapy to accelerate oral wound healing

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to deliver Fingolimod (FTY720) loaded polymer scaffolds to enhance oral wound healing by

Updated on:March 28,2024