DIY ortho poses a ‘critical’ danger to public health
DIY orthodontics is a one size fits all approach to reshaping and altering the appearance of your mouth.
New customisable, strontium-filled scaffold could improve dental implant healing
A team of University at Buffalo (UB) researchers in the US has developed a new strontium-loaded scaffold that can be personalised to fit any size dental implant and could help improve healing and tissue attachment in patients.
Removable partial dentures may improve mortality among partially edentulous adults
In a recent study, researchers reported that using removable partial dentures may have long-term benefits in reducing mortality among adults with a non-functional dentition, but cautioned that further research is needed.
Research identifies potential novel treatment for managing gum disease
A study from King’s College London has shed light on the role that a type of cell plays in the progression of periodontal (gum) disease and how it could provide an avenue for therapeutic intervention.
New hope for patients with severe bone loss
An innovative technology developed at Tel Aviv University (TAU), Israel will enable bone regeneration to correct large defects by means of a special hydrogel.
Using vapes may set the stage for dental decay
A vaping habit could lead to a tarnished smile, and more frequent dentist visits.
Harnessing “positive stress” to boost tooth tissue regeneration
A study by researchers from the University of Hong Kong has shown that “positive stress” can be utilised to enhance the therapeutic potential of tooth stem cells by increasing their resistance to injury and disease.
Researchers developing rapid test for periodontal disease
The link between periodontal disease and a range of systemic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis is well established.
No adverse effects of early fluoride exposure found on childhood development
An Australian study published in the Journal of Dental Research has provided evidence that exposure to fluoridated water is not negatively associated with child emotional and behavioural development.
Dentists across Scotland are testing AI programme that can identify dental cavities
A pioneering study is being carried out across dental practices in Scotland, in which software-driven by artificial intelligence (AI) is helping practitioners locate caries (cavities) more effectively.