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Can the critters in your mouth cause or cure disease?
No matter how much you brush, floss and rinse, there's a zoo colonizing your teeth, gums and tongue.
Mar 8, 2026
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Prediabetes or diabetes found in 1 in 3 patients during dental appointment
A new King's College London study has revealed how a simple chairside test helps to screen patients who have other risk factors for the diabetes, such as high BMI and gum disease. The research addresses the large overlap ...
Mar 3, 2026
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A gentler way to treat aggressive gum disease may be in our future
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics that kill bacteria indiscriminately. While newer therapies can regenerate lost tissue, doctors still lack ...
Mar 3, 2026
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Children with poor oral health more often develop cardiovascular disease as adults, new study suggests
A tooth cavity and bleeding gums is a common scenario among Danish children—and one that researchers now connect to health problems long after the last baby tooth has left the mouth. Children who have multiple tooth cavities ...
Mar 2, 2026
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Study reveals urgent need for dental coverage reform for oral cancer patients
Older Americans with oropharyngeal and oral cancers face high medical costs but are missing out on needed dental care, according to a new study by Associate Professor Onur Baser and colleagues. The study, published in Cancer ...
Mar 1, 2026
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Call for dentists to reduce unnecessary nitrous oxide use
Nitrous oxide used for sedating patients during dental appointments has a significant environmental impact, with wide variation in use and wastage across the UK, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) ...
Feb 27, 2026
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Dental guidelines call for more judicious use of X-rays
Everyone who's had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that's draped across your body before taking X-rays of your teeth.
Feb 20, 2026
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Uneasy at the dentist? You're not alone
Settling into a cushy reclining chair and closing your eyes while soft music plays is appealing, except perhaps at the dentist's office. According to a recent report in the Journal of the American Dental Association, 72% ...
Feb 20, 2026
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What a zinc gradient in dentin could mean for fillings and tooth health
Teeth are composites of mineral and protein, with a bulk of bony dentin that is highly porous. This structure allows teeth to be both strong and sensitive. Besides calcium and phosphate, teeth contain trace elements such ...
Feb 19, 2026
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Indian Health Service to phase out use of dental fillings containing mercury by 2027
The federal agency that provides health care to Native Americans and Alaska Natives has announced it will phase out the use of dental fillings containing mercury.
Feb 16, 2026
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A patch that sticks inside your mouth could spot inflammation early
Detecting gum disease currently requires a dentist chair and a visual exam, often catching problems only after tissue damage has started. To shift care from reactive to proactive, researchers at Texas A&M University have ...
Feb 14, 2026
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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 the mouth is closed. It can arise from a variety of factors, including tooth position and jaw relationships. ...
Feb 9, 2026
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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.
Feb 6, 2026
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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 saliva samples and cognitive test scores from patients with schizophrenia and ...
Jan 29, 2026
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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 local health center warning about their loss of effectiveness, and with good reason—bacterial resistance to ...
Jan 29, 2026
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Gene behind delayed, softer teeth found in zebrafish study
A research team at the Korea University College of Medicine has uncovered a genetic mechanism responsible for delayed tooth development and impaired mineralization. The team, led by Professor Hae-chul Park (Department of ...
Jan 29, 2026
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How genes influence the microbes in our mouths to shape dental health
No matter how much they brush their teeth, some people still get more cavities than others, in part because of differences in genetics and the make-up of the microbes in their mouths. A new study has found human genetic factors ...
Jan 28, 2026
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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 in the United States, potentially enabling earlier detection of oral ...
Jan 26, 2026
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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 published an editorial exploring the benefits of open data in the Journal ...
Jan 22, 2026
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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, scar-like tissue. Researchers are using cutting-edge single-cell technology to map every individual ...
Jan 21, 2026
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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 study, was that the two churn through a vicious cycle, feeding off each other and triggering ...
Jan 20, 2026
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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 three questions to ask yourself.
Jan 20, 2026
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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 to (finally) lose weight, drink less alcohol, hit the gym regularly or generally adopt healthier habits. When making such resolutions ...
Jan 19, 2026
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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 fragmented, confusing, and at times outdated.
Jan 14, 2026
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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. Drawing on recent epidemiologic research, the team highlights how eating and speaking ...
Jan 13, 2026
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