New technology shows promise for accelerating healing and managing pain in dentistry

Updated on: August 02,2025

New technology shows promise for accelerating healing and managing pain in dentistry

Updated on:August 02,2025

Individuals with complications of diabetes are at higher risk of gum disease, Danish study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the

Updated on: September 14,2024

Individuals with complications of diabetes are at higher risk of gum disease, Danish study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the

Updated on:September 14,2024

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

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

Eco-friendly coatings boost strength and biocompatibility of titanium dental implants

Updated on: July 02,2025

Eco-friendly coatings boost strength and biocompatibility of titanium dental implants

Updated on:July 02,2025

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

Water fluoridation found to be less effective now than in past

by CochraneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be smaller now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely available, an updated Cochran

Updated on: October 12,2024

Water fluoridation found to be less effective now than in past

by CochraneCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be smaller now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely available, an updated Cochran

Updated on:October 12,2024

First salivary gland regenerative biobank developed to combat chronic dry mouth

Updated on: June 18,2025

First salivary gland regenerative biobank developed to combat chronic dry mouth

Updated on:June 18,2025

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

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

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

A combination of exercise and omega-3 can reduce the severity of tooth root infections

Updated on: July 02,2025

A combination of exercise and omega-3 can reduce the severity of tooth root infections

Updated on:July 02,2025