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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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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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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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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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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Teeth are one of the most visible markers of poverty: structural circumstances that are individually borne.
Feb 6, 2026
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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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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 these ...
Jan 29, 2026
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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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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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