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Root canal treatment may reduce heart disease and diabetes risk
Successful root canal treatment could reduce inflammation linked to heart disease and improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.... Read more -
Disrupting bacterial 'chatter' could tip the balance for better oral health
Like all living things, bacteria adapt to survive. Over time, bacteria have been developing resistance to common antibiotics and disinfectants,... Read more -
Inflammasome found to drive male-specific bone loss in gum disease
A study out of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has unveiled new insights into the inflammatory processes... Read more -
Countries agree to end mercury tooth fillings by 2034
Countries agreed Friday to phase out the use of mercury-based dental amalgams in tooth fillings by 2034, in a move... Read more -
AI speech tools could revolutionize dental record-keeping—but caution is needed
A new study from King's College London has revealed that artificial intelligence (AI) automatic speech recognition (ASR) tools could dramatically... Read more -
Over-the-counter painkillers match or surpass opioids for dental surgery in all adults, analysis confirms
Over-the-counter pain medications work as well or better than opioids after wisdom tooth extraction for both men and women, according... Read more
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Treating gum disease could reduce risk of heart attacks and strokes
Intensive treatment of severe gum disease can help prevent arteries from becoming clogged, supporting heart health and reducing the long-term... Read more -
Protein-based gel restores dental enamel and could advance tooth repair
Scientists from the University of Nottingham's School of Pharmacy and Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, in collaboration with an... Read more -
Countries call for mercury dental fillings ban by 2030
Multiple countries including the United States called Monday for a worldwide ban on mercury-based dental amalgams by 2030, at a... Read more -
FDA restricts use of kids' fluoride supplements citing emerging health risks
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday moved to limit the use of fluoride supplements used to strengthen children's teeth,... Read more -
This common Halloween candy might be the scariest thing you eat
They may make your lips pucker, but sour candies can do more than surprise your taste buds—they can seriously damage... Read more -
In a small Alabama town, a dentist weighs whether to stop treating kids on Medicaid
Sometimes, in a quiet moment between appointments, Dr. Carson Cruise runs the financial numbers through his head. They make a... Read more -
Rapid tooth loss linked to higher risk of death in older people
In older adults, tooth loss may be linked to serious health risks. A team of Chinese researchers analyzed data from... Read more -
Gum disease may raise stroke risk, even damage the brain
If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests keeping your mouth healthy might also... Read more -
Scientists find cells that know when, where and how to grow teeth
Tooth development is a dynamic process that involves the stages of the bud, the cap, and the bell, followed by... Read more
