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Treponema denticola found to induce Alzheimer-like tau hyperphosphorylation in mice
A study investigating the role of Treponema denticola (T. denticola) in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis will be presented by Zhiqun... Read more
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Taking the guesswork out of dental care with artificial intelligence
When you picture a hospital radiologist, you might think of a specialist who sits in a dark room and spends... Read more -
Study examines the influence of dietary free sugar intake on dental caries
A study investigating the relationship between free sugar intake in early childhood and dental caries at age four to six... Read more -
Researchers propose new strategy for prevention and treatment of dental caries
One of the most common biofilm-related infections is dental caries which affects more than 60% of children and almost all... Read more -
Severe gum disease is associated with impaired lung function
Lung function declines with increasingly severe gum disease, according to research presented at EuroPerio10, a world congress in periodontology and... Read more -
Gum disease is linked with heart attacks and diabetes
A large study has found that people with a prior heart attack or diabetes are more likely to have gum... Read more -
Artificial intelligence shows promise for interpreting dental X-rays
A deep learning algorithm successfully detects periodontal disease from 2D bitewing radiographs, according to research presented at EuroPerio10, the world's... Read more -
Tongue and lip piercings may damage teeth and gums
Oral piercings should be removed to save teeth and gums, urged dental professionals displaying an e-poster at EuroPerio10, the world's... Read more -
Linking medical and dental records could improve dental patient safety, preventive care, and treatment outcomes
Dental professionals require access to each patient's complete electronic health record—including laboratory test results and current prescriptions—so they can provide... Read more -
Why antibiotics are overused in dentistry
Broad-spectrum antibiotics are overused in dentistry because many patients mistakenly believe they have a penicillin allergy. But such allergies are... Read more -
Why the war in Ukraine might make root canals more difficult
Russia's assault on Ukraine is being felt worldwide, and the U.S. health care system is not immune.... Read more -
Eating problems are common among older home care clients
Eating problems are common among older home care clients, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Nearly... Read more -
Researchers highlight crisis in dental care for people with severe mental illness
People with severe mental illnesses are falling through the cracks when it comes to oral health care, according to new... Read more -
First US study analyzing tooth survival after root canal in general population finds 11.1 year average
Teeth survive about 11 years after a root canal, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School... Read more -
How to choose a toothbrush and when to throw it out
The toothbrush is the most basic tool for maintaining healthy teeth, but many people give their toothbrush little thought and... Read more
