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Underbite is associated with tooth loss risk
Malocclusions, or misaligned bites, refers to a condition in which the upper and lower teeth do not align properly when... Read more -
What our teeth reveal about the growing gap between rich and poor
Teeth are one of the most visible markers of poverty: structural circumstances that are individually borne.... Read more -
When should dentists prescribe antibiotics? Some countries don't even have guidelines to answer this question
We're all familiar with the idea that we have to use antibiotics wisely. You've probably seen a poster at your... Read more -
In schizophrenia, altered oral microbiome may signal cognitive impairment
An association between oral microbiota and cognitive performance in schizophrenia has been reported by researchers at Science Tokyo. By analyzing... Read more -
New screening tool adapted for US older adults to detect oral frailty
An international collaboration of researchers have successfully adapted a Japanese oral health screening tool for use among English-speaking older adults... Read more -
Nothing to hide: The merits of open data in dental research
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research have... Read more -
Research uses cutting-edge technology to map how gums become diseased
Millions of people worldwide suffer from gum disease, yet we still don't fully understand how healthy gums turn into damaged,... Read more -
Q&A: Vicious cycle? How gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis feed off one another
It's well established that gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are strongly linked. But what wasn't known, until a recent... Read more -
I think I'm grinding or clenching my teeth. Why? And can anything help?
Day or night, many of us grind or clench our teeth, and don't even realize we're doing it. Here are... Read more -
Q&A with expert in cariology: Resolutions for a healthier new year? Don't forget your oral health
When the calendar flips to a new year, many of us aim to use this blank slate as the time... Read more -
Digital medical device developed for jaw pain and TMD self-management
Jaw pain shouldn't be a mystery, yet for one in 15 people living with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), care can be... Read more -
Exploring the complex relationship between oral health and dementia
Poor oral health may increase dementia risk through both biological and social pathways, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo.... Read more -
Study links low lycopene intake to higher risk of severe gum disease in older adults
A new study has found that insufficient dietary lycopene intake is associated with a significantly higher risk of severe periodontitis... Read more -
Artificial saliva with sugarcane protein shields teeth after cancer treatment
An artificial saliva in the form of a mouthwash, produced with the CANECPI-5 protein extracted from sugarcane and modified in... Read more -
New toothpaste stops periodontal pathogens
Periodontitis is widespread and can have serious consequences for overall health. Researchers at Fraunhofer have identified a substance that selectively... Read more
