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

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

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

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

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

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

VR-haptics-enhanced training holds potential to transform dental education

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: University of Eastern FinlandA new comprehensive literature review of the benefits and challenges of integrating haptics-enhanced virtual reality training,

Updated on: January 12,2025

VR-haptics-enhanced training holds potential to transform dental education

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandCredit: University of Eastern FinlandA new comprehensive literature review of the benefits and challenges of integrating haptics-enhanced virtual reality training,

Updated on:January 12,2025

Disrupting Wnt signaling in the junctional epithelium stem cell niche causes periodontitis, research finds

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study that evaluated how biochemical inhibition of endogenous Wnt signaling affects barrier functions

Updated on: March 27,2024

Disrupting Wnt signaling in the junctional epithelium stem cell niche causes periodontitis, research finds

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study that evaluated how biochemical inhibition of endogenous Wnt signaling affects barrier functions

Updated on:March 27,2024

Potential biomarkers for peri-implantitis discovered

byPusan National UniversityResearchers have identified unique genetic markers of peri-Implantitis in a breakthrough that may improve the diagnosis and treatment of the chronic inflammatory disea

Updated on: December 12,2024

Potential biomarkers for peri-implantitis discovered

byPusan National UniversityResearchers have identified unique genetic markers of peri-Implantitis in a breakthrough that may improve the diagnosis and treatment of the chronic inflammatory disea

Updated on:December 12,2024

Multi-quantifying maxillofacial traits via a demographic parity-based AI model

by BME FrontiersThe schematic of the challenges in highly variable maxillofacial traits versus generalized intelligent multi-quantifications. Credit:BME Frontiers(2024). DOI: 10.34133/bmef

Updated on: November 25,2024

Multi-quantifying maxillofacial traits via a demographic parity-based AI model

by BME FrontiersThe schematic of the challenges in highly variable maxillofacial traits versus generalized intelligent multi-quantifications. Credit:BME Frontiers(2024). DOI: 10.34133/bmef

Updated on:November 25,2024

Protecting teeth with fruit: Antimicrobial effects found in biomass compounds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityCompounds found in citrus and coconut could be the solution to oral disease in children and the elderly. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityPeriodontal disease i

Updated on: September 04,2024

Protecting teeth with fruit: Antimicrobial effects found in biomass compounds

byOsaka Metropolitan UniversityCompounds found in citrus and coconut could be the solution to oral disease in children and the elderly. Credit: Osaka Metropolitan UniversityPeriodontal disease i

Updated on:September 04,2024