An army of micro robots can wipe out dental plaque
A visit to the dentist typically involves a time consuming and sometimes unpleasant scraping with mechanical tools to remove plaque from teeth.
A link between oral care and substance abuse recovery
A team of researchers at the University of Utah School of Dentistry, USA explored the effect of comprehensive oral care for a more holistic approach to substance use disorder treatment.
Simple exercise found to improve oral function in the elderly
Older adults frequently experience increased dry mouth, which may lead to oral soft-tissue disease, dental caries and gum disease.
Durable dental fillings
A team of researchers has created a filling material that is twice as resistant to breakage than conventional fillings.
Regenerating gum tissue
When left untreated, the consequences of gum disease can become irreversible. Now, a new procedure could treat the problem.
Customised bone implants
Patients who suffer loss of jaw bone are left with bony defects that are both aesthetically and functionally challenging.
Fighting tooth decay
Scientists have found that nutrients in cranberries and blueberries can be highly effective in protecting the teeth against a strand of bacteria responsible for accelerating tooth decay.
Lymph node ratio and oral cancer
Researchers from the University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) found that the lymph node ratio (LNR) provides an indication for the seriousness of oral cancer.
Study of medieval plaque
Recent studies have shown that dental calculus from archaeological samples could be a rich source for understanding the dental health of our ancestors.