Countries agreed Friday to phase out the use of mercury-based dental amalgams in tooth fillings by 2034, in a move that will change dentistry around the world.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A new study from King’s College London has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) automatic speech recognition (ASR) tools could dramatically improve how dental professionals record patient information—saving time and reducing administrative burden.This article was originally […]
Over-the-counter pain medications work as well or better than opioids after wisdom tooth extraction for both men and women, according to a Rutgers Health-led follow-up to a landmark paper on comparative pain relief.This article was […]
Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term risk of developing cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease and stroke, according to a […]
Scientists from the University of Nottingham’s School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, in collaboration with an international team of researchers, have developed a bio-inspired material that has the potential to regenerate […]
Multiple countries including the United States called Monday for a worldwide ban on mercury-based dental amalgams by 2030, at a meeting of signatories to a treaty on limiting the toxic metal.This article was originally published […]
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children’s teeth, the latest action by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his deputies against a […]
They may make your lips pucker, but sour candies can do more than surprise your taste buds—they can seriously damage your teeth, experts warn.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Sometimes, in a quiet moment between appointments, Dr. Carson Cruise runs the financial numbers through his head. They make a cold but compelling case: If he dropped all of the Medicaid patients from his small-town […]
In older adults, tooth loss may be linked to serious health risks. A team of Chinese researchers analyzed data from 8,073 older participants and found that people who lost their teeth more quickly had a […]
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