Baby's first tooth? Time for a visit to the dentist

by Helene Ragovin,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout 1 in 5 children in the U.S. between the ages of 2 and 5 will develop at least one cavity, according to the Centers for D

Updated on: March 05,2024 16

Baby's first tooth? Time for a visit to the dentist

by Helene Ragovin,Tufts UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAbout 1 in 5 children in the U.S. between the ages of 2 and 5 will develop at least one cavity, according to the Centers for D

Updated on:March 05,2024 16

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 17

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 17

Lack of fluoridated water a health risk for disadvantaged Queenslanders

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found Queenslanders from lower socio-economic areas are at higher risk of dental disease due to a lack of fluoridated

Updated on: March 05,2024 8

Lack of fluoridated water a health risk for disadvantaged Queenslanders

by University of QueenslandCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers have found Queenslanders from lower socio-economic areas are at higher risk of dental disease due to a lack of fluoridated

Updated on:March 05,2024 8

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 7

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 7

Breaking detrimental oral habits in young kids

by Courtney Chandler,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's very common for babies and young children to have what dentists call "non-nutritive sucking" behaviors i

Updated on: March 05,2024 9

Breaking detrimental oral habits in young kids

by Courtney Chandler,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainIt's very common for babies and young children to have what dentists call "non-nutritive sucking" behaviors i

Updated on:March 05,2024 9

Future dental health needs among the elderly

by University of OsloMy Tien Diep. Credit: University of OsloAs the proportion of elderly individuals in the population continues to grow, the demand for various medical treatments may also incre

Updated on: March 05,2024 17

Future dental health needs among the elderly

by University of OsloMy Tien Diep. Credit: University of OsloAs the proportion of elderly individuals in the population continues to grow, the demand for various medical treatments may also incre

Updated on:March 05,2024 17

'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 7

'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 7

Physical traits of gingivitis identified: Discovery holds hope for combating gum inflammation

byUniversity of SharjahSalivary levels ofamacrophage activating factor (MAF),bmacrophage chemotactic factor (MCF) andcmacrophage migration inhibitory factor (

Updated on: March 05,2024 18

Physical traits of gingivitis identified: Discovery holds hope for combating gum inflammation

byUniversity of SharjahSalivary levels ofamacrophage activating factor (MAF),bmacrophage chemotactic factor (MCF) andcmacrophage migration inhibitory factor (

Updated on:March 05,2024 18

Researchers develop 'game-changing' dental implant technology

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesTakahiro Ogawa. Credit: University of California, Los AngelesA team of UCLA School of Dentistry researchers led by Takahiro Ogawa, D.D.S., Ph.D., has culmi

Updated on: January 04,2024 12

Researchers develop 'game-changing' dental implant technology

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesTakahiro Ogawa. Credit: University of California, Los AngelesA team of UCLA School of Dentistry researchers led by Takahiro Ogawa, D.D.S., Ph.D., has culmi

Updated on:January 04,2024 12

Tips for maintaining good oral health when it's easy to be tempted by sweet treats and drinks

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: Tim Douglas from PexelsWhether it's a cup of punch at a New Year's party or a slice of cake at another holiday gathering, sweet treats ca

Updated on: December 26,2023 10

Tips for maintaining good oral health when it's easy to be tempted by sweet treats and drinks

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: Tim Douglas from PexelsWhether it's a cup of punch at a New Year's party or a slice of cake at another holiday gathering, sweet treats ca

Updated on:December 26,2023 10

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

How can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed

by Amy KingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll areas of life are fighting back post-lockdown—but dentistry, with long NHS waiting lists and limited access to emergency care even before the pandemic,

Updated on: November 30,2023 25

How can dentistry recover from COVID-19? New study suggests top-down reform is needed

by Amy KingCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAll areas of life are fighting back post-lockdown—but dentistry, with long NHS waiting lists and limited access to emergency care even before the pandemic,

Updated on:November 30,2023 25