A new study led by the University of Portsmouth suggests our saliva is stronger than we thought. The research, published in PLOS One, is the first to examine how drinking apple juice affects saliva's lubricating properties ...
Sep 3, 2025
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Toothpaste made from your own hair may offer a sustainable and clinically effective way to protect and repair damaged teeth.
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Saliva is more than spit. It helps with chewing and swallowing, protects teeth and gums, and even has antimicrobial and digestive properties. However, certain conditions or medical treatments, such as hemodialysis, chemotherapy ...
Aug 13, 2025
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Sensitive teeth need tough toothpaste, but technology can also help. Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in collaboration with deep-tech startup Theranautilus have now engineered CalBots—magnetic nanobots ...
Aug 11, 2025
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Until now, the sensory neurons inside the tooth were primarily thought to send pain signals to the brain, but a new study shows those neurons are multitaskers that also trigger a jaw-opening reflex that almost instantaneously ...
Jul 28, 2025
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Teeth may seem like static fixtures, but a new collaboration between engineers and clinicians is proving just how dynamic, informative and medically significant our teeth can be.
Jul 18, 2025
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Dental hygienists play a critical role in delivering preventive oral health care, helping patients maintain good oral health and preventing more serious and costly dental problems. Yet in many states, laws and regulations ...
Nov 12, 2026
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An international team of researchers is leveraging artificial intelligence to predict who is at high risk for cavities. The findings, published in the journal Caries Research, could help identify population clusters most ...
Nov 9, 2026
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New research from Trinity College Dublin shows no link between exposure to community water fluoridation (CWF) and later-life cognitive function in older Irish adults. The research also found no evidence that exposure in early ...
Nov 9, 2026
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Natural, herbal and organic toothpastes are becoming familiar sights on store shelves, often promoted as healthier alternatives to conventional products. Some contain ingredients such as aloe vera, neem or green tea. But ...
Nov 6, 2026
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