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Multi-quantifying maxillofacial traits via a demographic parity-based AI model
A study published in BME Frontiers has unveiled a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of multi-quantifying maxillofacial traits with... Read more -
Unclear routines risk the oral health of older adults in nursing homes
Health care workers at nursing homes face a major challenge when helping older adults to maintain their oral hygiene. This... Read more -
Oral diseases cost the world $710 billion annually, study says
Caries, periodontitis and tooth loss cost billions of dollars worldwide every year. This is the result of a recent study... Read more -
What would happen if fluoride were removed from the water supply?
Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that if President-elect Donald Trump appointed him to a health leadership position,... Read more -
Eliminating fluoride in water would create health problems beyond oral health, experts say
In the wake of Donald Trump's presidential election win, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the former presidential candidate and Trump ally,... Read more -
Hormones in flux: The unseen force affecting oral health
If you've suddenly noticed that your gums feel tender or they bleed a little when you brush your teeth, a... Read more -
Dentists are pulling 'healthy' and treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Becky Carroll was missing a few teeth, and others were stained or crooked. Ashamed, she smiled with lips pressed closed.... Read more -
Interactive mouthpiece opens new opportunities for health data, assistive technology, hands-free interactions
When you think about hands-free devices, you might picture Alexa and other voice-activated in-home assistants, Bluetooth earpieces, or asking Siri... Read more -
Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers
Text message reminders can help to improve tooth-brushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a new study has... Read more -
Are dental practices out of control in the United States?
A series of recently published opinions and letters in JAMA Internal Medicine present varying perspectives on the current state of... Read more -
Artificial mouth mimics human tongue movements to understand the oral processing of soft foods
Researchers at INRAE have developed an artificial mouth to reproduce and better understand the processing of soft foods. The device... Read more -
Exploring dental health sensing using a sonic toothbrush
Dental hygiene is an important component to the overall health of a person. Early detection of dental disease is crucial... Read more -
Smokers have a higher level of harmful oral bacteria, study finds
A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications.... Read more -
Water fluoridation found to be less effective now than in past
The dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be smaller now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely... Read more -
Immunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise
Targeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodontal disease (PD), a common but serious disease of the gums, according... Read more
