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 0

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 0

Toothache sufferers turn to antibiotics for 'cure' on social media

by Nigel Barlow,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media is used extensively to seek antibiotics, avoid dental treatment and provide support to people with toothache

Updated on: November 13,2023 14

Toothache sufferers turn to antibiotics for 'cure' on social media

by Nigel Barlow,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media is used extensively to seek antibiotics, avoid dental treatment and provide support to people with toothache

Updated on:November 13,2023 14

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

Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride

by Charlotte Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in

Updated on: October 12,2024 0

Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride

by Charlotte Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in

Updated on:October 12,2024 0

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 10

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 10

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 0

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 0

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

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 0

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 0

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 0

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 0

Oil pulling for oral health: To swish or not to swish?

byTufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter scrolling social media, you might be tempted to ditch your typical oral care regimen in favor of melted coconut oil, or other similar oils, for a

Updated on: August 31,2024 0

Oil pulling for oral health: To swish or not to swish?

byTufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter scrolling social media, you might be tempted to ditch your typical oral care regimen in favor of melted coconut oil, or other similar oils, for a

Updated on:August 31,2024 0

Examining family out-of-pocket expenditure on dental care

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study aimed at determining if poorer families pay more for dental care as a proportion of the

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Examining family out-of-pocket expenditure on dental care

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study aimed at determining if poorer families pay more for dental care as a proportion of the

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

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