A novel drilling plate simulating the tactile and structural properties of natural human dental tissues may provide dental students with increasingly realistic training opportunities in the preclinical phase. The new drilling plate was assessed by […]
A study in JDR Clinical & Translational Research demonstrates that arginine dentifrices reduce dental caries in children with active caries as effectively as or more effectively than a sodium fluoride dentifrice, depending on the arginine […]
Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and digestive properties. However, certain conditions or medical treatments, such as hemodialysis, chemotherapy and radiation therapy, […]
A new study demonstrates that maternal oral dysbiosis increases the risk of intestinal inflammation in offspring. Specifically, periodontal disease promotes the growth of oral pathobionts (e.g., Klebsiella aerogenes), which are then transmitted to the infant […]
Sensitive teeth need tough toothpaste, but technology can also help. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in collaboration with deep-tech startup Theranautilus have now engineered CalBots—magnetic nanobots that can penetrate deep into dentinal […]
A new study in the journal Microbiology Spectrum highlights the potential of using a natural compound from maple to combat the bacteria responsible for tooth decay: Streptococcus mutans.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A survey from the Australian Dental Association out this week shows about 3 in 4 children never floss their teeth, or have adults do it for them. Many of the survey respondents thought it wasn’t […]
Modupe O. Coker from the School of Dental Medicine and a collaborative team of researchers identified changes over time in the oral microbiome of children living with HIV, offering insights into how early immune challenges […]
Until now, the sensory neurons inside the tooth were primarily thought to send pain signals to the brain, but a new study shows those neurons are multitaskers that also trigger a jaw-opening reflex that almost […]
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