Viewing dentistry in a new light

by Ker Than,University of California, San FranciscoDaniel Fried, PhD, speaks with Leon Chung, a dental research fellow in his lab. Credit: Susan MerrellDental X-rays expose patients to radiation

Updated on: November 13,2023 23

Viewing dentistry in a new light

by Ker Than,University of California, San FranciscoDaniel Fried, PhD, speaks with Leon Chung, a dental research fellow in his lab. Credit: Susan MerrellDental X-rays expose patients to radiation

Updated on:November 13,2023 23

Improved mineralized material can restore tooth enamel

byUral Federal UniversityScientists tested the effectiveness of the new enamel coating on real healthy teeth. Credit: Anastasia Kurshpel / UrFUScientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a materia

Updated on: November 29,2023 5

Improved mineralized material can restore tooth enamel

byUral Federal UniversityScientists tested the effectiveness of the new enamel coating on real healthy teeth. Credit: Anastasia Kurshpel / UrFUScientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a materia

Updated on:November 29,2023 5

Slower drill rotation during dental procedures can reduce COVID-19 spread

Slower drill rotation during dental procedures can reduce COVID-19 spreadental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because the tools that are used often produce aerosols, which can c

Updated on: October 27,2023 12

Slower drill rotation during dental procedures can reduce COVID-19 spread

Slower drill rotation during dental procedures can reduce COVID-19 spreadental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because the tools that are used often produce aerosols, which can c

Updated on:October 27,2023 12

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 10

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 10

Proposing an oral health benefit package under the national health insurance program of the Philippines

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to determine a set of oral health care services to be delivered within the compr

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Proposing an oral health benefit package under the national health insurance program of the Philippines

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to determine a set of oral health care services to be delivered within the compr

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Dental pulp stem cell transplants can contribute to peripheral nerve regeneration

Peripheral nerve injuries often are caused by trauma or surgical complications and can result in considerable disabilities. Regeneration of peripheral nerves can be accomplished effectively using auto

Updated on: October 28,2023 1

Dental pulp stem cell transplants can contribute to peripheral nerve regeneration

Peripheral nerve injuries often are caused by trauma or surgical complications and can result in considerable disabilities. Regeneration of peripheral nerves can be accomplished effectively using auto

Updated on:October 28,2023 1

Straightening teeth? AI can help

by Michael Skov Jensen,University of CopenhagenA digital twin of a patient's jaw created through the integration of AI solutions and computational modeling, enabling precise simulation of an

Updated on: March 20,2024 17

Straightening teeth? AI can help

by Michael Skov Jensen,University of CopenhagenA digital twin of a patient's jaw created through the integration of AI solutions and computational modeling, enabling precise simulation of an

Updated on:March 20,2024 17

Ditching the toothbrush for whiter teeth, fewer cavities

byAmerican Chemical SocietyA new hydrogel treatment breaks apart cavity-forming biofilms and whitens teeth without damaging enamel. Credit: American Chemical SocietyThe first thing people notice

Updated on: November 29,2023 8

Ditching the toothbrush for whiter teeth, fewer cavities

byAmerican Chemical SocietyA new hydrogel treatment breaks apart cavity-forming biofilms and whitens teeth without damaging enamel. Credit: American Chemical SocietyThe first thing people notice

Updated on:November 29,2023 8

Gingival sulcus of the tooth

The tooth is supported by a complex of tissues called the periodontium. There are four tissues that makeup the periodontium - the alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, cementum and the gingiva. The alv

Updated on: November 04,2023 10

Gingival sulcus of the tooth

The tooth is supported by a complex of tissues called the periodontium. There are four tissues that makeup the periodontium - the alveolar bone, periodontal ligament, cementum and the gingiva. The alv

Updated on:November 04,2023 10

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 22

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 22

Study compares pharmacologic treatments for managing tooth extraction pain

by International Association for Dental ResearchStudy identification and selection flowchart. Credit:Journal of Dental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1177/00220345221139230A recent study publishe

Updated on: November 29,2023 11

Study compares pharmacologic treatments for managing tooth extraction pain

by International Association for Dental ResearchStudy identification and selection flowchart. Credit:Journal of Dental Research(2023). DOI: 10.1177/00220345221139230A recent study publishe

Updated on:November 29,2023 11

Academia-Industry Partnership Leads Innovative New Approach to Alternative Dental Filling Material

A medical device case study: UCL researchers and dental materials manufacturer collaborate to speed up the development of a new dental filling material for children.The phase out of mercur

Updated on: October 27,2023 21

Academia-Industry Partnership Leads Innovative New Approach to Alternative Dental Filling Material

A medical device case study: UCL researchers and dental materials manufacturer collaborate to speed up the development of a new dental filling material for children.The phase out of mercur

Updated on:October 27,2023 21