What is posterior crossbite?

The human permanent teeth can be divided as front (anterior) teeth and back (posterior) teeth. The anterior teeth are namely the central incisors, lateral incisors and canines. The posterior teeth are

Updated on: November 02,2023 14

What is posterior crossbite?

The human permanent teeth can be divided as front (anterior) teeth and back (posterior) teeth. The anterior teeth are namely the central incisors, lateral incisors and canines. The posterior teeth are

Updated on:November 02,2023 14

Worried about your child's teeth? Focus on these three things

by Mihiri Silva, Elodie O'Connor, Rachelle Welti and Sharon Goldfeld,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne in three Australian childrenhave tooth decay by the time they start sc

Updated on: October 23,2023 49

Worried about your child's teeth? Focus on these three things

by Mihiri Silva, Elodie O'Connor, Rachelle Welti and Sharon Goldfeld,The ConversationCredit: CC0 Public DomainOne in three Australian childrenhave tooth decay by the time they start sc

Updated on:October 23,2023 49

Getting X-rays at the dentist It's safer than you realize

by Helene Ragovin,Tufts UniversityCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsSince dental X-rays became commonplace some seven decades ago, dentists and hygienists have been draping their patients w

Updated on: October 30,2023 23

Getting X-rays at the dentist It's safer than you realize

by Helene Ragovin,Tufts UniversityCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsSince dental X-rays became commonplace some seven decades ago, dentists and hygienists have been draping their patients w

Updated on:October 30,2023 23

Dentists identify new bacterial species involved in tooth decay

Large study in children reveals Selenomonas sputigena as a key partner of Streptococcus in cavity formation.Date:June 8, 2023Source:University of PennsylvaniaSummary:Large study in children reveals Se

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Dentists identify new bacterial species involved in tooth decay

Large study in children reveals Selenomonas sputigena as a key partner of Streptococcus in cavity formation.Date:June 8, 2023Source:University of PennsylvaniaSummary:Large study in children reveals Se

Updated on:October 08,2023 221

World Dental Federation Aims to Take Bite out of Gum Disease

Have you ever noticed trace amounts of blood in your saliva when brushing or flossing your teeth? This is suggestive of gum inflammation and is a telltale sign ofgingivitisandgum dis

Updated on: November 01,2023 18

World Dental Federation Aims to Take Bite out of Gum Disease

Have you ever noticed trace amounts of blood in your saliva when brushing or flossing your teeth? This is suggestive of gum inflammation and is a telltale sign ofgingivitisandgum dis

Updated on:November 01,2023 18

Dentistry study shows how 'positive stress' can boost tooth tissue regeneration

byThe University of Hong KongTooth stem cells modified to mimic a cellular state similar to that under low oxygen (PHD2KD) gave rise to tooth pulp tissue with a significantly increased amount of

Updated on: November 13,2023 10

Dentistry study shows how 'positive stress' can boost tooth tissue regeneration

byThe University of Hong KongTooth stem cells modified to mimic a cellular state similar to that under low oxygen (PHD2KD) gave rise to tooth pulp tissue with a significantly increased amount of

Updated on:November 13,2023 10

Invisalign London vs traditional braces for straightening your teeth

Fitness and Wellness| ByMaria Santos |April 8, 2023ShareThere are many different types of braces that are available for straightening your teeth. If you have orthodontic concerns, th

Updated on: October 10,2023 84

Invisalign London vs traditional braces for straightening your teeth

Fitness and Wellness| ByMaria Santos |April 8, 2023ShareThere are many different types of braces that are available for straightening your teeth. If you have orthodontic concerns, th

Updated on:October 10,2023 84

How pipeline programs can increase diversity in dentistry

byNew York University2018 graduates of NYU College of Dentistry's Saturday Academy. Credit: NYU College of DentistryThe field of dentistry has a diversity problem. Despite calls for a more d

Updated on: November 21,2023 7

How pipeline programs can increase diversity in dentistry

byNew York University2018 graduates of NYU College of Dentistry's Saturday Academy. Credit: NYU College of DentistryThe field of dentistry has a diversity problem. Despite calls for a more d

Updated on:November 21,2023 7

Researcher examines damaging effects of teeth-whitening products on dental cells

by Rachel Boutet,University of TorontoApplying carbamide peroxide gel on teeth in high concentrations can reduce the enamel protein content by up to 50 per cent. Credit: Bozec LabA study led by

Updated on: November 21,2023 9

Researcher examines damaging effects of teeth-whitening products on dental cells

by Rachel Boutet,University of TorontoApplying carbamide peroxide gel on teeth in high concentrations can reduce the enamel protein content by up to 50 per cent. Credit: Bozec LabA study led by

Updated on:November 21,2023 9

Practicing Good Dental Habits Will Keep Away a Dentist and Other Health Issues

Practicing Good Dental Habits Will Keep Away a Dentist and Other Health Issues23rd November 2018Dental HealthIdeally, your mouth is one of the prime sources of diseases which many people s

Updated on: October 26,2023 3

Practicing Good Dental Habits Will Keep Away a Dentist and Other Health Issues

Practicing Good Dental Habits Will Keep Away a Dentist and Other Health Issues23rd November 2018Dental HealthIdeally, your mouth is one of the prime sources of diseases which many people s

Updated on:October 26,2023 3

Stem Cells Might Someday Create New Tooth Enamel or 'Living Fillings'

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Damaged teeth could one day be repaired with “living fillings” created from stem cells, a new study reports.In the lab, r

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Stem Cells Might Someday Create New Tooth Enamel or 'Living Fillings'

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Damaged teeth could one day be repaired with “living fillings” created from stem cells, a new study reports.In the lab, r

Updated on:October 12,2023 50

Inadequate saliva and fluoride can contribute to tooth decay

Tooth enamel is tough, harder even than skeletal bone. But even with good dental hygiene, the enamel protecting teeth may show signs of decay in older adults. The January issue ofMayo Clinic Hea

Updated on: October 26,2023 36

Inadequate saliva and fluoride can contribute to tooth decay

Tooth enamel is tough, harder even than skeletal bone. But even with good dental hygiene, the enamel protecting teeth may show signs of decay in older adults. The January issue ofMayo Clinic Hea

Updated on:October 26,2023 36