Diving deep into the fluoride debate: Q&A
Fluoride in drinking water has become a highly charged topic in recent weeks. In March, Utah became the first state to prohibit the addition of fluoride to the state's public water systems, a move praised by U.S. Health Secretary ...
Apr 11, 2025
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VR-haptic simulators improve preclinical endodontic training, study finds
The use of virtual reality haptic simulators can enhance skill acquisition and reduce stress among dental students during preclinical endodontic training, according to a new study published in the International Endodontic ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Titanium microparticles prevalent in oral tissue around dental implants, study shows
Titanium micro-particles in the oral mucosa around dental implants are common. This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg and Uppsala University, which also identified 14 genes that may be affected by ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Firearm violence creates an impact on dental health
Higher firearm violence in neighborhoods is linked to lower rates of people going to the dentist and higher rates of total tooth loss, known as edentulism, according to Rutgers researchers.
Apr 9, 2025
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Poor oral health linked with body pain and migraines in women
New research from the University of Sydney has revealed poor oral health is significantly associated with higher instances of migraines, abdominal and body pain in women.
Apr 9, 2025
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Cross-disciplinary research reveals oral microbiota as promising screen for autism spectrum disorder
A cross-disciplinary research team from the Faculty of Dentistry and the Department of Psychology of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has found a promising connection between oral microbiota and autism spectrum disorder ...
Apr 8, 2025
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RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide. Kennedy said he's assembling a task force ...
Apr 8, 2025
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How dentists could help tackle obesity in children
As a specialty registrar in pediatric dentistry, I've seen first-hand the pain children experience because of poor oral health. Tooth decay happens when teeth are damaged by acids produced by oral bacteria breaking down sugar ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Research reveals a high prevalence of tooth and gum issues in teenage professional footballers in England
The prevalence of tooth and gum issues among teenage (academy) professional footballers in England is high, finds research published in the open-access journal BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine.
Apr 8, 2025
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Researchers combine 3D bioprinting with AI to personalize oral soft tissue grafts
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has developed a method to fabricate personalized gingival (gum) tissue grafts using an innovative combination of 3D bioprinting and artificial intelligence ...
Apr 4, 2025
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AI dental assistant reads X-rays with near-perfect accuracy
The Ateneo Laboratory for Intelligent Visual Environments (ALIVE) and international researchers have developed a deep learning model that aims to revolutionize dentistry, with the capability to identify tooth and sinus structures ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Utah becomes first state to ban community water fluoridation
With a new law, signed by Gov. Spencer Cox on March 27, Utah has become the first U.S. state to ban the addition of fluoride to public drinking water, The New York Times reported. The law will go into effect on May 7, 2025.
Mar 31, 2025
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With few dentists and fluoride under siege, rural America risks new surge of tooth decay
In the wooded highlands of northern Arkansas, where small towns have few dentists, water officials who serve more than 20,000 people have for more than a decade openly defied state law by refusing to add fluoride to the drinking ...
Mar 31, 2025
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Going to the dentist is expensive. Here are 3 things you can do to protect your oral health—and 3 things to avoid
Around 1 in 3 Australians delayed their visit to a dentist in the last financial year—or didn't go at all—due to cost.
Mar 26, 2025
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Fresh breath starts with healthy gums
Bad breath can be an unwelcome distraction in social and intimate moments. Whether you are on a first date, attending an important meeting or simply spending time with loved ones, fresh breath plays a crucial role in making ...
Mar 25, 2025
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Severe gum inflammation found after using white snus
Painful inflammation that takes months or up to a year to heal—this can be seen in the mouth after using white snus. Researchers in oral medicine at the University of Gothenburg will now look more closely at the effects ...
Mar 24, 2025
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Study links lack of oral health care with complications during pregnancy
For pregnant women in the U.S., the use of oral health services during pregnancy remains low, with fewer than 40% seeking preventive oral health care. So reports a study conducted by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center, ...
Mar 20, 2025
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Urgent action needed to address oral health in aged care, researchers say
New research from the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) research center based at SAHMRI has revealed one in five people living in Australian residential aged care (RAC) facilities has a significant oral health problem, ...
Mar 19, 2025
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Cannabidiol may be a promising agent for promoting dental biomineralization
In vitro tests indicate that cannabidiol can stimulate the biomineralization of teeth even under inflammatory conditions, thus promoting tissue repair.
Mar 18, 2025
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Bottle feeding to get a toddler to sleep comes with health risks, says study
Parents and caregivers should avoid using a bottle to put toddlers to sleep, say experts, after new research reveals the practice is linked to dental cavities and overweight in early childhood.
Mar 18, 2025
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Understanding dental implant failure: Key risk factors and future directions
Dental implants have revolutionized the treatment of missing teeth, providing a reliable and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional dentures and bridges. However, implant failure remains a concern, particularly ...
Mar 17, 2025
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Scientists use technology behind Forth Bridge paint to create dental treatment
Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have developed a new dental treatment to protect the teeth from decay and acid erosion, using cutting-edge civil engineering technology used to create the Forth Bridge paint. ...
Mar 13, 2025
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Pandemic dental office closures linked to increased burden on ERs from kids with dental issues
Dental office closures early in the COVID-19 pandemic were associated with a 62% increase in the share of emergency department visits from toothaches, abscesses, and other painful dental issues among children covered by Medicaid, ...
Mar 11, 2025
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