Potential impact of bacteria on tooth decay

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: University of MinnesotaDental decay is a significant public health concern for children and adults. In fact, it is the most common childhood disease. In a new st

Updated on: November 13,2023

Potential impact of bacteria on tooth decay

byUniversity of MinnesotaCredit: University of MinnesotaDental decay is a significant public health concern for children and adults. In fact, it is the most common childhood disease. In a new st

Updated on:November 13,2023

Viewing dentistry in a new light

by Ker Than,University of California, San FranciscoDaniel Fried, PhD, speaks with Leon Chung, a dental research fellow in his lab. Credit: Susan MerrellDental X-rays expose patients to radiation

Updated on: November 13,2023

Viewing dentistry in a new light

by Ker Than,University of California, San FranciscoDaniel Fried, PhD, speaks with Leon Chung, a dental research fellow in his lab. Credit: Susan MerrellDental X-rays expose patients to radiation

Updated on:November 13,2023

Microneedles can increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia used in dentistry

byFAPESPHarvinder Gill, professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University. Credit: Karina Toledo / Agência FAPESPResearchers from Brazil and Texas have started human t

Updated on: November 13,2023

Microneedles can increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia used in dentistry

byFAPESPHarvinder Gill, professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University. Credit: Karina Toledo / Agência FAPESPResearchers from Brazil and Texas have started human t

Updated on:November 13,2023

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

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: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

byNew York UniversityTrajectories of cognitive decline over time by baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) and edentulism status. Solid line, with neither condition; dashed line, with DM only; dashed a

Updated on: November 28,2023

Study: Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

byNew York UniversityTrajectories of cognitive decline over time by baseline diabetes mellitus (DM) and edentulism status. Solid line, with neither condition; dashed line, with DM only; dashed a

Updated on:November 28,2023

Lack of dental care may have life-threatening implications

New research from theUniversity of Bristolshows that admissions for the surgical treatment of dental abscess have doubled in the last ten years despite the fact that these serious infectio

Updated on: October 27,2023

Lack of dental care may have life-threatening implications

New research from theUniversity of Bristolshows that admissions for the surgical treatment of dental abscess have doubled in the last ten years despite the fact that these serious infectio

Updated on:October 27,2023

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

Decay in state dental care leaves UK patients down in the mouth

JANUARY 18, 2024 Editors' notesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinding a state-funded dentist is becoming increasingly difficult in the UK, forcing those who can pay to the private sector, and th

Updated on: March 14,2024

Decay in state dental care leaves UK patients down in the mouth

JANUARY 18, 2024 Editors' notesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFinding a state-funded dentist is becoming increasingly difficult in the UK, forcing those who can pay to the private sector, and th

Updated on:March 14,2024

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

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

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