Dentistry during COVID-19: Engineering analysis offers guidelines to reduce exposure

by James Lynch,University of MichiganA high speed imaging of the aerosolization of particles. Credit: Joseph Xu/Michigan EngineeringThe close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office

Updated on: November 21,2023

Dentistry during COVID-19: Engineering analysis offers guidelines to reduce exposure

by James Lynch,University of MichiganA high speed imaging of the aerosolization of particles. Credit: Joseph Xu/Michigan EngineeringThe close proximities and confined spaces of the dental office

Updated on:November 21,2023

Study finds using electric toothbrushes significantly improves children's dental health

byHebrew University of JerusalemTuresky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TMQHPI) % change from baseline for oscillating–rotating (O–R) and manual brush in 3- to 10-year-old children. *Change

Updated on: November 30,2023

Study finds using electric toothbrushes significantly improves children's dental health

byHebrew University of JerusalemTuresky Modified Quigley-Hein Plaque Index (TMQHPI) % change from baseline for oscillating–rotating (O–R) and manual brush in 3- to 10-year-old children. *Change

Updated on:November 30,2023

New bacterial species involved in tooth decay discovered

byUniversity of PennsylvaniaS. sputigena cells form a honeycomb-like structure that encapsulates S. mutans to greatly increase and concenntrate acid production that boost caries development and

Updated on: November 21,2023

New bacterial species involved in tooth decay discovered

byUniversity of PennsylvaniaS. sputigena cells form a honeycomb-like structure that encapsulates S. mutans to greatly increase and concenntrate acid production that boost caries development and

Updated on:November 21,2023

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

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

Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic

by Michael CaseyClayton Warner holds a mirror as dental hygienist Mary Davis examines his teeth at the Christa McAuliffe School in Concord, N.H., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Robert F. B

Updated on: April 06,2024

Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic

by Michael CaseyClayton Warner holds a mirror as dental hygienist Mary Davis examines his teeth at the Christa McAuliffe School in Concord, N.H., Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Credit: AP Photo/Robert F. B

Updated on:April 06,2024

UK dentists forced to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics for toothache in pandemic

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 restrictions preventing dentists in England from providing face-to-face treatment required some to unnec

Updated on: November 28,2023

UK dentists forced to prescribe unnecessary antibiotics for toothache in pandemic

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe COVID-19 restrictions preventing dentists in England from providing face-to-face treatment required some to unnec

Updated on:November 28,2023

Evaluating homelessness empathy through virtual reality among dental students

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to determine experiential impact on student-empathy in relation to timing of wh

Updated on: March 28,2024

Evaluating homelessness empathy through virtual reality among dental students

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA study aiming to determine experiential impact on student-empathy in relation to timing of wh

Updated on:March 28,2024

How to prevent 'wine teeth' this holiday

by Patti Zielinski, Rutgers University-New BrunswickThe study finds wine menus with robust descriptions and pairing suggestions fare better than vintages and prices alone. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public D

Updated on: November 28,2023

How to prevent 'wine teeth' this holiday

by Patti Zielinski, Rutgers University-New BrunswickThe study finds wine menus with robust descriptions and pairing suggestions fare better than vintages and prices alone. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public D

Updated on:November 28,2023

Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageIn some cases, a trip to the dentist for tooth sensitivity may indeed turn out to be the dreaded cavity, but in others, the sha

Updated on: November 29,2023

Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageIn some cases, a trip to the dentist for tooth sensitivity may indeed turn out to be the dreaded cavity, but in others, the sha

Updated on:November 29,2023

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

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

First US study analyzing tooth survival after root canal in general population finds 11.1 year average

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeeth survive about 11 years after a root canal, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of De

Updated on: November 13,2023

First US study analyzing tooth survival after root canal in general population finds 11.1 year average

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeeth survive about 11 years after a root canal, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of De

Updated on:November 13,2023

Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were 'significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery a

Updated on: November 21,2023

Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were 'significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery a

Updated on:November 21,2023