Urgent and radical change is needed to address the declining dental health of Aotearoa's children, but the problem is too huge to be tackled by just one service, a group of oral specialists say.
Jul 6, 2022
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Dentists could soon be giving your teeth a mild 'time warp' to encourage them to self-repair, thanks to a new device being developed by dental researchers. Reminova Ltd, a new spin-out company from King's College London, ...
Jun 16, 2014
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A new way to preserve caries-infected teeth and prolong the life of dental fillings has been developed at the University of Otago.
Sep 9, 2015
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Rotting teeth, swollen gums and oral cancers: nearly half the world's population suffer from mouth diseases, the World Health Organization said Thursday.
Nov 17, 2022
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A vaping habit could end up leading to a tarnished smile, and more frequent visits to the dentist.
Nov 23, 2022
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A new review of existing studies points toward a potential role for vitamin D in helping to prevent dental caries, or tooth decay.
Nov 27, 2012
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Diamonds are precious stones used for jewelry and industrial purposes. But in the not-too-distant future, diamond nanoparticles, or nanodiamonds (NDs), may contribute to oral health.
Sep 22, 2021
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The pain of invasive skin infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and possibly other serious, painful infections, appear to be induced by the invading bacteria themselves, and not by the body's immune ...
Aug 21, 2013
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Sugars in the diet should make up no more than 3% of total energy intake to reduce the significant financial and social burdens of tooth decay, finds new research from UCL (University College London) and the London School ...
Sep 15, 2014
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A University of Saskatchewan (USask) dentistry research team has proved the usefulness of a method of simulating tooth decay that can allow researchers to test new treatment options without a large expense.
Dec 1, 2021
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