Researcher examines the relationship between gum disease and arthritis

by Science in Public3D images of mouse paws created using live micro CT scanning. The image on the right highlights evidence of bone loss in the joints of a mouse with gum disease. Credit: Melissa Can

Updated on: March 24,2024

Researcher examines the relationship between gum disease and arthritis

by Science in Public3D images of mouse paws created using live micro CT scanning. The image on the right highlights evidence of bone loss in the joints of a mouse with gum disease. Credit: Melissa Can

Updated on:March 24,2024

DIY dentistry—It's a don't

by Courtney Chandler,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs direct-to-consumer marketing becomes pervasive, there's a growing trend of Do-It-Yourself or DIY dentistry—prompting

Updated on: November 13,2023

DIY dentistry—It's a don't

by Courtney Chandler,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs direct-to-consumer marketing becomes pervasive, there's a growing trend of Do-It-Yourself or DIY dentistry—prompting

Updated on:November 13,2023

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

Ulcers, cracks and sores—what your mouth can tell you about your health

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Greek philosopher Zeno of Citiumonce saidthat we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much

Updated on: September 11,2024

Ulcers, cracks and sores—what your mouth can tell you about your health

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Greek philosopher Zeno of Citiumonce saidthat we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much

Updated on:September 11,2024

Immunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise

byUniversity of PittsburghMicroparticles containing the immune-modulating compound CCL2. Credit: Julie Kobyra, University of PittsburghTargeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodon

Updated on: October 11,2024

Immunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise

byUniversity of PittsburghMicroparticles containing the immune-modulating compound CCL2. Credit: Julie Kobyra, University of PittsburghTargeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodon

Updated on:October 11,2024

Redefining dentistry through 'salivaomics'

by Brianna Deane,University of California, Los AngelesDr. David Wong(Medical Xpress)—Scientists from the UCLA School of Dentistry have been at the vanguard of research on human saliva in recent

Updated on: November 13,2023

Redefining dentistry through 'salivaomics'

by Brianna Deane,University of California, Los AngelesDr. David Wong(Medical Xpress)—Scientists from the UCLA School of Dentistry have been at the vanguard of research on human saliva in recent

Updated on:November 13,2023

Why antibiotics are overused in dentistry

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBroad-spectrum antibiotics are overused in dentistry because many patients mistakenly believe they have a penicillin allergy.

Updated on: November 13,2023

Why antibiotics are overused in dentistry

by Annika Lund,Karolinska InstitutetCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBroad-spectrum antibiotics are overused in dentistry because many patients mistakenly believe they have a penicillin allergy.

Updated on:November 13,2023

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

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

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

Exploring the impact of teledentistry on kids' wellness

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioViews on the usefulness of teledentistry in clinical settings. The participant’s ranking of procedures where teledentistry could be useful in clini

Updated on: November 13,2023

Exploring the impact of teledentistry on kids' wellness

by Prabhjot Sohal,University of Western OntarioViews on the usefulness of teledentistry in clinical settings. The participant’s ranking of procedures where teledentistry could be useful in clini

Updated on:November 13,2023

Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven if children grow up to overcome childhood adversity, the trauma they experience in early life causes them to be at greater

Updated on: November 13,2023

Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven if children grow up to overcome childhood adversity, the trauma they experience in early life causes them to be at greater

Updated on:November 13,2023

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

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