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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Bacteria involved in gum disease linked to increased risk of head and neck cancer
More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective... Read more
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Yes, you do need to clean your tongue. Here's how and why
Has your doctor asked you to stick out your tongue and say "aaah"? While the GP assesses your throat, they're... Read more
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Reviews shows tooth decay still plagues California kids nearly a decade after Medi-Cal promised change
Eight years after an independent state watchdog agency harshly criticized the state for failing to provide dental care to low-income... Read more
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Engineers' invention improves dental safety
UIC Distinguished Professor Alexander Yarin and a team of researchers at UIC invented a product that helped the dental industry... Read more
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Government urged to expand sugar tax, ban energy drinks to tackle children's tooth decay crisis
Banning the sale of energy drinks to under 16s, expanding sugar taxes and rolling out a toothbrushing program are among... Read more
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Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause maladies. But you might want to pay attention to... Read more
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Collaboration leads to culturally safe oral health care
A new collaborative project has highlighted the importance of accessible and culturally safe health care for First Nations people.... Read more