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Novel drilling plate shows promise in preclinical dental training
A novel drilling plate simulating the tactile and structural properties of natural human dental tissues may provide dental students with... Read more -
Arginine dentifrices significantly reduce childhood caries, clinical trial finds
A study in JDR Clinical & Translational Research demonstrates that arginine dentifrices reduce dental caries in children with active caries... Read more -
Toothpaste made from hair provides natural coating to repair teeth
Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth.... Read more -
In-mouth hydrogel releases artificial saliva to treat dry mouth
Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and... Read more -
Maternal periodontal disease linked to infant gut inflammation and long-term disease risk
A new study demonstrates that maternal oral dysbiosis increases the risk of intestinal inflammation in offspring. Specifically, periodontal disease promotes... Read more -
Magnetically guided nanobots offer lasting relief for tooth sensitivity
Sensitive teeth need tough toothpaste, but technology can also help. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in collaboration... Read more -
Natural maple polyphenol found to inhibit tooth decay bacteria in new study
A new study in the journal Microbiology Spectrum highlights the potential of using a natural compound from maple to combat... Read more -
Kids need to floss too, even their baby teeth. But how do you actually get them to do it?
A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth,... Read more -
Early challenges to the immune system disrupt oral health
Modupe O. Coker from the School of Dental Medicine and a collaborative team of researchers identified changes over time in... Read more -
Tooth nerves that serve as pain detectors have another purpose: Tooth protectors
Until now, the sensory neurons inside the tooth were primarily thought to send pain signals to the brain, but a... Read more -
Chronic kidney disease may be tied to higher risk for tooth loss
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) appears to be associated with a higher risk of tooth loss, with a higher prevalence of... Read more -
Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by changing oral microbiome, study shows
The blood pressure-lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral... Read more -
Exploring the adverse effects of antipsychotic medications on oral health
A research group in the Department of Pharmacology of the University of the Basque Country has investigated the adverse reactions... Read more -
What ever-growing incisors can teach us about genetic disease
Teeth may seem like static fixtures, but a new collaboration between engineers and clinicians is proving just how dynamic, informative... Read more -
New technology shows promise for accelerating healing and managing pain in dentistry
New Griffith University research investigated how the Nuralyte device, similar in size to an electric toothbrush, enhanced mitochondrial respiration and... Read more
