Half of dentists say patients are high at dental appointments

by American Dental AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from using m

World medicine November 28,2023

Half of dentists say patients are high at dental appointments

by American Dental AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from using m

World medicine November 28,2023

Haptics-enhanced virtual reality can boost learning in dental education

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandStudents practicing tooth preparation with Simodont Dental Trainers. Credit: University of Eastern FinlandCombining VR haptics with conventional tooth preparation

World medicine November 28,2023

Haptics-enhanced virtual reality can boost learning in dental education

byUniversity of Eastern FinlandStudents practicing tooth preparation with Simodont Dental Trainers. Credit: University of Eastern FinlandCombining VR haptics with conventional tooth preparation

World medicine November 28,2023

Regenerative drug restores bone in preclinical study

by Main Line HealthDegeneration of the mouse jawbone in the presence of ligature followed by regeneration of the jawbone post-ligature and post-drug. (Aab) The ligature-induced periodontitis model. 5–

World medicine November 28,2023

Regenerative drug restores bone in preclinical study

by Main Line HealthDegeneration of the mouse jawbone in the presence of ligature followed by regeneration of the jawbone post-ligature and post-drug. (Aab) The ligature-induced periodontitis model. 5–

World medicine November 28,2023

Expensive dental care worsens inequality in Australia. Is it time for a Medicare-style 'Denticare' scheme?

by Lesley Russell,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere'sgrowing awarenesspublic dental programs are unable to meet the demand for services. Private dental care

World medicine November 28,2023

Expensive dental care worsens inequality in Australia. Is it time for a Medicare-style 'Denticare' scheme?

by Lesley Russell,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere'sgrowing awarenesspublic dental programs are unable to meet the demand for services. Private dental care

World medicine November 28,2023

Black women suffer most from tooth loss, Brazilian study finds

by José Tadeu Arantes,FAPESPDirected acyclic graphs, with the variables and implications tested, for tooth loss according to race/skin color and sex. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1

Stomatology November 28,2023

Black women suffer most from tooth loss, Brazilian study finds

by José Tadeu Arantes,FAPESPDirected acyclic graphs, with the variables and implications tested, for tooth loss according to race/skin color and sex. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1

Stomatology November 28,2023

Study sheds new light on benefits of water fluoridation to children

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: National Institute for Health ResearchFluoridation of the water supply may confer a modest benefit to the dental health of children, a seven-y

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Study sheds new light on benefits of water fluoridation to children

by Michael Addelman,University of ManchesterCredit: National Institute for Health ResearchFluoridation of the water supply may confer a modest benefit to the dental health of children, a seven-y

World medicine November 28,2023

New research identifies potential treatment to manage effects of periodontitis

byKing's College LondonCd34creERT2lineage tracing showing limited contribution of telocytes to periodontal ligament (PDL) homeostasis in adulthood. In the adult stage,Cd34creERT2

World medicine November 28,2023

New research identifies potential treatment to manage effects of periodontitis

byKing's College LondonCd34creERT2lineage tracing showing limited contribution of telocytes to periodontal ligament (PDL) homeostasis in adulthood. In the adult stage,Cd34creERT2

World medicine November 28,2023

Gum infection may be a risk factor for heart arrhythmia, researchers find

byHiroshima UniversityCredit:JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2022.08.018Periodontitis, a gum disease, can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad brea

World medicine November 28,2023

Gum infection may be a risk factor for heart arrhythmia, researchers find

byHiroshima UniversityCredit:JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology(2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2022.08.018Periodontitis, a gum disease, can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad brea

World medicine November 28,2023

Researchers induce bone regeneration with a special hydrogel that mimics the bone's natural environment

byTel-Aviv UniversityRheological and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) analyses of FmocFF/hyaluronic acid (HA) composite hydrogel. (a) FTIR spectra of FmocFF/HA, FmocFF and HA. (b) In situ time-

World medicine November 28,2023

Researchers induce bone regeneration with a special hydrogel that mimics the bone's natural environment

byTel-Aviv UniversityRheological and Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) analyses of FmocFF/hyaluronic acid (HA) composite hydrogel. (a) FTIR spectra of FmocFF/HA, FmocFF and HA. (b) In situ time-

World medicine November 28,2023

Study reveals that soft gums are more prone to inflammation

byTohoku UniversitySoft gingiva is prone to inflammation. Credit: Tohoku UniversityThe tissue area that surrounds our teeth is known as the gingiva, and healthy teeth will nestle firmly into the

World medicine November 28,2023

Study reveals that soft gums are more prone to inflammation

byTohoku UniversitySoft gingiva is prone to inflammation. Credit: Tohoku UniversityThe tissue area that surrounds our teeth is known as the gingiva, and healthy teeth will nestle firmly into the

World medicine November 28,2023