Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were 'significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery a

Updated on: November 21,2023 8

Patients more likely to accept robotic dentistry for non-invasive procedures

by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn an online survey of 502 individuals (260 female), participants were 'significantly less willing to undergo more invasive procedures, such as gum surgery a

Updated on:November 21,2023 8

Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageIn some cases, a trip to the dentist for tooth sensitivity may indeed turn out to be the dreaded cavity, but in others, the sha

Updated on: November 29,2023 7

Toothache bothering you? It may be something other than a cavity

by Emily Wright Brognano,Tufts UniversityCredit: AI-generated imageIn some cases, a trip to the dentist for tooth sensitivity may indeed turn out to be the dreaded cavity, but in others, the sha

Updated on:November 29,2023 7

Patients prescribed opioids after dental extraction report higher levels of pain

The use of opioids to soothe the pain of a pulled tooth could be drastically reduced or eliminated altogether from dentistry, say University of Michigan researchers.More than 325 dental patients who h

Updated on: October 27,2023 24

Patients prescribed opioids after dental extraction report higher levels of pain

The use of opioids to soothe the pain of a pulled tooth could be drastically reduced or eliminated altogether from dentistry, say University of Michigan researchers.More than 325 dental patients who h

Updated on:October 27,2023 24

Dentistry research team proves biofilm method can be used to inexpensively test new tooth decay treatments

byUniversity of SaskatchewanUSask College of Dentistry post-doctoral research fellow Dr. Lina Marin (PhD). Credit: University of SaskatchewanA University of Saskatchewan (USask) dentistry resear

Updated on: November 14,2023 8

Dentistry research team proves biofilm method can be used to inexpensively test new tooth decay treatments

byUniversity of SaskatchewanUSask College of Dentistry post-doctoral research fellow Dr. Lina Marin (PhD). Credit: University of SaskatchewanA University of Saskatchewan (USask) dentistry resear

Updated on:November 14,2023 8

Access to dental care has benefits beyond Canadians' mouths

by Noha Aziz-Ezzat Gomaa,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral diseases, particularly dental decay and periodontal (gum) diseases, are largely preventable, yet are some of the&n

Updated on: December 26,2023 14

Access to dental care has benefits beyond Canadians' mouths

by Noha Aziz-Ezzat Gomaa,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainOral diseases, particularly dental decay and periodontal (gum) diseases, are largely preventable, yet are some of the&n

Updated on:December 26,2023 14

Toothpastes alone cannot protect against dental erosion and hypersensitivity

The rising prevalence of dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity has led to the emergence of more and more toothpastes on the market that claim to treat these problems. While no such toothpaste exi

Updated on: October 27,2023 8

Toothpastes alone cannot protect against dental erosion and hypersensitivity

The rising prevalence of dental erosion and dentin hypersensitivity has led to the emergence of more and more toothpastes on the market that claim to treat these problems. While no such toothpaste exi

Updated on:October 27,2023 8

What is thegosis in dentistry?

Our teeth are structures that are subject to constant stress be it mechanical or chemical, physiological or pathological. The dentition of primates and non-primates have evolved morphologically based

Updated on: November 03,2023 10

What is thegosis in dentistry?

Our teeth are structures that are subject to constant stress be it mechanical or chemical, physiological or pathological. The dentition of primates and non-primates have evolved morphologically based

Updated on:November 03,2023 10

Dental amalgam: Anti-mercury movement pushes for shifts in dentistry

by Peter Frost And Alexia Elejalde-RuizSilver tooth fillings have been placed in the mouths of Americans since before the Civil War, an inexpensive, durable and reliable material that helped form the

Updated on: November 12,2023 12

Dental amalgam: Anti-mercury movement pushes for shifts in dentistry

by Peter Frost And Alexia Elejalde-RuizSilver tooth fillings have been placed in the mouths of Americans since before the Civil War, an inexpensive, durable and reliable material that helped form the

Updated on:November 12,2023 12

Special issue highlights research at UM Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineNew research by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UM SOD), is hi

Updated on: November 11,2023 15

Special issue highlights research at UM Schools of Medicine and Dentistry

byUniversity of Maryland School of MedicineNew research by scientists at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UM SOM) and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UM SOD), is hi

Updated on:November 11,2023 15

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.Gingivitis, the earlie

Updated on: November 12,2023 16

New device can warn about early risks of tooth decay from gingivitis and periodontitis

Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.Gingivitis, the earlie

Updated on:November 12,2023 16

Does Hydrogen Peroxide Whiten Teeth—and Is It Safe?

Products that contain hydrogen peroxide might help brighten your smile if you use them correctly.ByClaire GillespieUpdated on October 17, 2023Medically reviewed byEdmund

Updated on: November 19,2023 0

Does Hydrogen Peroxide Whiten Teeth—and Is It Safe?

Products that contain hydrogen peroxide might help brighten your smile if you use them correctly.ByClaire GillespieUpdated on October 17, 2023Medically reviewed byEdmund

Updated on:November 19,2023 0

Five Emergency Methods To Save A Knocked-Out Tooth

Losing a tooth or even having one knocked loose may be a terrifying experience. There is probably some accident or trauma to blame, and you may have to cope with other significant injuries.When there

Updated on: November 04,2023 12

Five Emergency Methods To Save A Knocked-Out Tooth

Losing a tooth or even having one knocked loose may be a terrifying experience. There is probably some accident or trauma to blame, and you may have to cope with other significant injuries.When there

Updated on:November 04,2023 12