Gum disease may raise stroke risk, even damage the brain
If you need another reason to brush and floss, here it is: Research suggests keeping your mouth healthy might also protect your brain and heart.
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Scientists find cells that know when, where and how to grow teeth
Tooth development is a dynamic process that involves the stages of the bud, the cap, and the bell, followed by root development and subsequent tooth formation. Processes such as the bud-to-cap transition are mediated by epithelial-mesenchymal ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Antidepressants show promise for alleviating jaw pain
Certain antidepressants can help alleviate chronic jaw pain caused by temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), according to a research review by a team of researchers with expertise in dentistry and pharmacy published in the Journal ...
Oct 23, 2025
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Gum disease associated with changes in the brain, increased stroke risk
Adults with gum disease may be more likely to have signs of damage to the brain's white matter, called white matter hyperintensities, than people without gum disease, according to a study published in Neurology Open Access.
Oct 22, 2025
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Open-source mobile network for controlling robotic arms could enable remote medical procedures
A new development in affordable, open-source mobile networks that enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come.
Oct 21, 2025
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Smartphone imaging system shows promise for early oral cancer detection in dental clinics
Oral cancer remains a serious health concern, often diagnosed too late for effective treatment, even though the mouth is easily accessible for routine examination. Dentists and dental hygienists are frequently the first to ...
Oct 16, 2025
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AI-assisted growth prediction advances orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment is most effective when timed to coincide with a child's growth peak. Traditionally, clinicians estimate growth by examining X-ray images of the cervical vertebrae—the neck bones visible in routine dental ...
Oct 16, 2025
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Crown jewel of dental restoration technology may be in sight with 3D printing
University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed a technology that enables same-day, 3D-printed dental restorations made of zirconia, the gold-standard material for permanent dental work.
Oct 15, 2025
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Generative artificial intelligence: Opportunities, risks, and responsibilities for oral sciences
A new perspective article jointly published in the Journal of Dental Research and JADA Foundational Science highlights the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in dental, oral, and craniofacial ...
Oct 15, 2025
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Community water fluoridation works: Experts debunk myths, highlight lifelong benefits
Experts from the University of Rochester's Eastman Institute for Oral Health underscore the safety, effectiveness, and enduring public health benefits of community water fluoridation in a commentary published in The Journal ...
Oct 14, 2025
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