On top an X-ray examination, and X-ray image which reveals carious lesions on posterior molars. In the middle, a row of teeth showing diligent use…
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Research on 10,000-year-old birch tar samples from Mesolithic Scandinavia indicates that hunter-gatherers likely had poor oral health, with a high probability of gum disease and…
A study from Tokyo Medical and Dental University reveals that the oral pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis can hinder heart muscle repair after a heart attack, suggesting…
A Rutgers study has found that CBD, a non-addictive marijuana derivative, significantly reduces dental pain, presenting a safer alternative to opioids. The research, which involved…
A recent survey conducted by the American Dental Association (ADA) has found that over half of dentists (52%) have treated patients who arrived at their…
New research has found that people who use vaping devices have a higher risk of developing cavities. Researchers say e-cigarettes and similar vaping devices are…
For individuals who cannot take ibuprofen or acetaminophen, Eastman Institute for Oral Health researchers investigated the use of a gabapentin combination as a non-opioid replacement. A…
The MIT alumni-founded Overjet uses artificial intelligence to annotate dental X-rays for dentists. Credit: Courtesy of Overjet MITMIT is an acronym for the Massachusetts Institute…
It’s important to take care of your teeth, otherwise, you may be spending a lot of time and money at the dentist. It’s easy to…
Some of the ingredients in popular toothpaste may not be healthy. Do you use toothpaste every day? Of course, you do! But do you know…
Frank A. Boksa, University of IowaThe University of Iowa is a public research university in Iowa City, Iowa that is often abbreviated a U of…
Research confirms unique community of bacteria and immune responses among people who use e-cigarettes. A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of…
Delivering what has been so challenging to produce, researchers present an engineered analog of tooth enamel – an ideal model for designing biomimetic materials –…
Side of mouth: Early signs of chalky teeth include creamy-brown patches (pictured) or extra-white spots on the teeth. Credit: The D3 Group A blood protein…
A new bleaching gel whitened tooth samples by six shades, using a low level of hydrogen peroxide (12%). Credit: Adapted from ACS Applied Materials &…
Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because…
A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto highlights the extensive damage that can be caused by common teeth-whitening agents. Published recently in…
Limiting infection transmission is central to the safety of all in dentistry, particularly during the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, yet many dental procedures unavoidably generate aerosols.…
Good oral health, including dentures, may protect against cognitive decline. Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia–and with each tooth lost,…
Carolina clinical trial tests effectiveness of mouthwash to kill coronavirus. UNC-Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry clinical trial will answer critical questions about potential of…