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Battery-free dental brace reveals crucial health data via smartphone
The human mouth holds a wealth of information about overall health. From body temperature to head and jaw movements during... Read more -
Photodynamic therapy with annatto colorant found to be effective against bad breath
A study by researchers working in Brazil shows that antimicrobial photodynamic therapy in which blue light targets annatto colorant is... Read more -
Q&A: Dental expert discusses what to know about your temporomandibular joint
In recognition of National Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Awareness Month, Dr. Seema Kurup, associate professor and division chair of Oral Medicine... Read more -
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
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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
