Mutations in a certain molecule result in severe damage in the structure and mineral composition of tooth enamel in mice, according to a study conducted at the UZH Center of Dental Medicine. The researchers combined genetic, ...
Sep 26, 2022
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Researchers at the School of Dentistry, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) were the first to report the link between gum disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Sep 22, 2022
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Research shows that common chronic diseases and problems associated with oral health have a detrimental and long-term reciprocal effect on each other. To achieve the best possible treatment outcomes, the general and oral ...
Sep 21, 2022
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A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth, according to a new study led by researchers ...
Sep 20, 2022
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Scientists have perfected hydroxyapatite, a material for mineralizing bones and teeth. By adding a complex of amino acids to hydroxyapatite, they were able to form a dental coating that replicates the composition and microstructure ...
Sep 16, 2022
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The conventional wisdom is that medical and dental care are related, but less is known about how dental care relates to health outcomes after acute incidents like heart attacks.
Sep 15, 2022
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A recent study from Indiana University School of Dentistry and Regenstrief Institute presents and validates a new brief screening tool to measure patient-reported symptoms of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). The TMD-7 is ...
Sep 15, 2022
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If you're planning to have oral surgery, be prepared, not scared, an expert suggests—and stay off YouTube.
Sep 5, 2022
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Stress is typically thought of as a negative phenomenon, but researchers at HKU Dentistry found "positive stress" that can induce good changes in tooth stem cells to make them more resistant to injury and disease.
Sep 1, 2022
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Trinity College Dublin researchers collaborating with University College London have demonstrated for the first time the low environmental footprint of water fluoridation compared to other preventive measures for tooth decay. ...
Aug 29, 2022
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