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 […]
If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests keeping your mouth healthy might also protect your brain and heart.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Tooth development is a dynamic process that involves the stages of the bud, the cap, and the bell, followed by root development and subsequent tooth formation. Processes such as the bud-to-cap transition are mediated by […]
Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain’s white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a study published in Neurology Open […]
Oral cancer remains a serious health concern, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment, even though the mouth is easily accessible for routine examination. Dentists and dental hygienists are frequently the first to spot suspicious […]
Orthodontic treatment is most effective when timed to coincide with a child’s growth peak. Traditionally, clinicians estimate growth by examining X-ray images of the cervical vertebrae—the neck bones visible in routine dental radiographs. However, this […]
A new perspective article jointly published in the Journal of Dental Research and JADA Foundational Science highlights the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in dental, oral, and craniofacial research while cautioning against its […]
University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed a technology that enables same-day, 3D-printed dental restorations made of zirconia, the gold-standard material for permanent dental work.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Experts from the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health underscore the safety, effectiveness, and enduring public health benefits of community water fluoridation in a commentary published in The Journal of the American Dental […]
Do your gums look red and often bleed when you brush them, but they’re not painful? If so, you could have the gum disease gingivitis.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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