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From fear to trust: How music is transforming dental care
Treating patients who have spent years—sometimes decades—avoiding dental care because of fear, disability, trauma or painful past experiences can be... Read more -
Maternal antibodies in pregnancy may shape lifelong defenses against gum disease
A study from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has identified a significant link between maternal care and lifelong oral health.... Read more -
Early disadvantage linked to fewer preventive dental visits into adulthood
People who experienced early socioeconomic disadvantage (SED) were 12–16% less likely to go for preventive dental visits during both adolescence... Read more -
We studied the bacteria on kids' sports mouthguards—the results were eye‑opening
Many young Australians are beginning their winter sports season, gearing up for sports such as football, hockey, and rugby. Apart... Read more -
Intralesional nivolumab may be effective against precancerous oral lesions, Phase I trial results indicate
Injecting nivolumab (Opdivo) directly into precancerous oral lesions led to a reduction in lesion size and allowed some patients to... Read more -
This bioengineered chewing gum wipes out cancer-linked mouth microbes while sparing healthy bacteria
Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine have shown that extracts from bioengineered chewing gum reduce... Read more -
Rural patients face triple the drive for dental specialists, nationwide analyses show
For millions of Americans living in rural communities, getting specialized dental care can mean driving an hour, or more, just... Read more -
Is mouthwash bad for the heart? Here's what the research actually says
Social media videos are claiming that mouthwash can raise the risk of blood pressure—and potentially damage heart health.... Read more -
Keeping your teeth could add years of independent living, study finds
A study led by the National Dental Centre Singapore (NDCS), in collaboration with researchers from Duke-NUS Medical School, has found... Read more -
Adoption of immersive technologies in dental education remains limited on a global scale
Recent advancements in digital and immersive technologies underscore the need for transformation in dental education; however, a new international study... Read more -
Fluoride and kids' IQ: What a decades-long analysis shows
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Many municipalities add fluoride... Read more -
Visualizing the global burden of facial pain
Facial pain is one of the most common forms of chronic pain. Despite this, there has previously been no standardized... Read more -
Kids most in need of dental care are least likely to benefit from school programs
Children who don't go to the dentist are less likely to participate in school-based cavity prevention programs, according to research... Read more -
Study finds people who can't afford dental care may be at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, dementia
Being unable to afford dental care may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease or dementia, according to a... Read more -
A stiff defense: Physical rigidity of healthy gum tissue found to shield against chronic periodontal inflammation
Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth loss... Read more
