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Largest study to date of electronic dental records reviews understudied populations

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Largest study to date of electronic dental records reviews understudied populations

The largest study to date of electronic dental records delves into both previously inaccessible data and data from understudied populations with the ultimate goal of improving oral treatment outcomes. The work presents a ...

16 hours ago

Health

Tooth loss more prevalent in adults with chronic disease

(HealthDay)—Adults with severe chronic disease or with fair or poor general health have a higher prevalence of edentulism and severe tooth loss, according to research published in the May 29 issue of the U.S. Centers for ...

May 29, 2020

Dentistry

Virus lockdown forces Brits to become own dentists

When Dominic Price's dentist told him in late March to replace a lost filling himself, the Briton was left in disbelief.

May 29, 2020

Health

A few months of vaping puts healthy people on the brink of oral disease

Scientists who've taken the first look at bacteria in young and healthy vapers' mouths say that the potential for future disease lies just below the surface.

May 27, 2020

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Dentistry

Turning to wine during lockdown? Here's how to protect your teeth

(HealthDay)—Weathering the coronavirus pandemic might include imbibing a few glasses of red wine on occasion, but one expert says you don't have to wind up with stained teeth because of it.

May 22, 2020

Medications

Pain doesn't take a holiday: Dental opioids study points to need for better prescribing

As dentists and their teams across America get back to their regular schedules after a sharp COVID-19-related reduction, a new study shows a key opportunity to reduce the use of opioid painkillers by their patients.

May 22, 2020

Dentistry

Cavity-causing bacteria assemble an army of protective microbes on human teeth

Studying bacteria in a petri dish or test tube has yielded insights into how they function and, in some cases, contribute to disease. But this approach leaves out crucial details about how bacteria act in the real world.

May 18, 2020

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Medical research

New bone-graft biomaterial gives patients a nicer smile and less pain

A new recipe for a bone-graft biomaterial that is supercooled before application should make it easier to meet dental patients' expectation of a good-looking smile while eliminating the pain associated with harvesting bone ...

May 15, 2020

Oncology & Cancer

Fluoridation is not associated with increase in osteosarcoma

The Journal of Dental Research published today the results of a study that demonstrated that community water fluoridation is not associated with increased risk of osteosarcoma.

May 12, 2020

Dentistry

Dental care and oral health under the clouds of COVID-19

JDR Clinical & Translational Research has published an invited commentary by researchers at the University of Rochester, Eastman Institute for Oral Health, N.Y., USA on dental care and the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), ...

Apr 29, 2020

Immunology

Immune-regulating drug improves gum disease in mice

A drug that has life-extending effects on mice also reverses age-related dental problems in the animals, according to a new study published today in eLife.

Apr 28, 2020

Dentistry

Do you need to floss your teeth? It depends

As a dentist, my patients often ask whether they still need to floss even though they brush their teeth. The answer is—that depends.

Apr 28, 2020

Dentistry

AI makes dentists' work easier: New model helps localize the mandibular canals

In order to plan a dental implant operation and the implant size and position, dentists need to know the exact location of the mandibular canal, a canal located in both sides of the lower jaw that contains the alveolar nerve.

Apr 21, 2020

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Dentistry

Improving the treatment of periodontitis

For the first time, researchers from Charité–Universitätsmedizin Berlin have shown that a unicellular parasite commonly found in the mouth plays a role in both severe tissue inflammation and tissue destruction. Most patients ...

Apr 15, 2020

Dentistry

Researchers unraveling role of fungi in early childhood dental health

Although mostly preventable, tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases in children worldwide, particularly in developing countries. If left untreated, cavities can be painful and may negatively affect a young ...

Apr 06, 2020

Dentistry

Dental pain? Reach for the anti-inflammatories, not the antibiotics

Dental pain can be very serious and sometimes people need urgent pain relief before they can get to a dentist.

Apr 06, 2020

Dentistry

How coronavirus is changing the way we look after our teeth

The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way we access health care, and dental care is no exception.

Apr 02, 2020

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

What dental offices are doing to prevent coronavirus infection

Dentists, hygienists and other dental professionals are at high risk for work-related exposure to coronavirus, but they can take steps to protect themselves.

Mar 30, 2020

Immunology

Study shows commonly used mouthwash could make saliva significantly more acidic

The first study looking at the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the entire oral microbiome has found its use significantly increases the abundance of lactate-producing bacteria that lower saliva pH, and may increase the ...

Mar 24, 2020

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Dentistry

Half of 65+ adults lack dental insurance; poll finds strong support for Medicare coverage

Nearly all older Americans support adding a dental benefit to the Medicare program that covers most people over age 65, according to a new national poll that also reveals how often costs get in the way of oral health for ...

Mar 24, 2020