Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible

by Katharine Gammon,University of Southern CaliforniaThe synthetic tooth enamel (pictured here) was two times harder than the softened control enamel. Credit: Janet Moradian-OldakDental cavities

Updated on: November 13,2023

Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible

by Katharine Gammon,University of Southern CaliforniaThe synthetic tooth enamel (pictured here) was two times harder than the softened control enamel. Credit: Janet Moradian-OldakDental cavities

Updated on:November 13,2023

Studies show strong link between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease

by Malmö UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease often coexists with periodontal disease. This is shown in new publications from a European research project that explored

Updated on: November 29,2023

Studies show strong link between tooth loss and inflammatory bowel disease

by Malmö UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainInflammatory bowel disease often coexists with periodontal disease. This is shown in new publications from a European research project that explored

Updated on:November 29,2023

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research showsDental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significan

Updated on: October 27,2023

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research shows

Dental fillings contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, research showsDental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significan

Updated on:October 27,2023

Scientist uses stem cells derived from dental pulp to return hearing to deaf people

Deafness is a condition in which the hearing diminishes or disappears; currently there are few procedures to treat because it often is irreversible. Also, according to the World Health Organization (W

Updated on: October 28,2023

Scientist uses stem cells derived from dental pulp to return hearing to deaf people

Deafness is a condition in which the hearing diminishes or disappears; currently there are few procedures to treat because it often is irreversible. Also, according to the World Health Organization (W

Updated on:October 28,2023

Eating leafy greens could be better for oral health than using mouthwash

by Mia Cousins Burleigh and Siobhan Paula Moran,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver half the adult population in theUK and UShave gum disease. Typical treatments in

Updated on: March 15,2024

Eating leafy greens could be better for oral health than using mouthwash

by Mia Cousins Burleigh and Siobhan Paula Moran,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOver half the adult population in theUK and UShave gum disease. Typical treatments in

Updated on:March 15,2024

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.Gingivitis, the earlie

Updated on: November 12,2023

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.Gingivitis, the earlie

Updated on:November 12,2023

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygieneMost of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop th

Updated on: October 27,2023

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygieneMost of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop th

Updated on:October 27,2023

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

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

Special issue highlights research at UM Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineNew research by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UM SOD), is hi

Updated on: November 11,2023

Special issue highlights research at UM Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineNew research by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UM SOD), is hi

Updated on:November 11,2023

Dentistry team uses artificial intelligence for early detection of gum inflammation

byThe University of Hong KongThree cases illustrating dentist's visual examination (b) and AI's detection (c) of gum problems (a) Intraoral photograph (b) Health status labeled by a cali

Updated on: November 13,2023

Dentistry team uses artificial intelligence for early detection of gum inflammation

byThe University of Hong KongThree cases illustrating dentist's visual examination (b) and AI's detection (c) of gum problems (a) Intraoral photograph (b) Health status labeled by a cali

Updated on:November 13,2023

Different methods of cooking vegetables could vary their effects on dental erosion

Different methods of cooking vegetables could vary their effects on dental erosion, a study by researchers at theUniversity of Dundeehas found.A research team led by Dr Graham Chadwick in

Updated on: October 27,2023

Different methods of cooking vegetables could vary their effects on dental erosion

Different methods of cooking vegetables could vary their effects on dental erosion, a study by researchers at theUniversity of Dundeehas found.A research team led by Dr Graham Chadwick in

Updated on:October 27,2023

Cavity prevention approach effectively reduces tooth decay

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA scientifically based approach that includes a tooth-decay risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative res

Updated on: November 13,2023

Cavity prevention approach effectively reduces tooth decay

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainA scientifically based approach that includes a tooth-decay risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative res

Updated on:November 13,2023