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Killer smile? An oral pathogen increases heart attack damage, study reveals

In a study published in September 2023 in the International Journal of Oral Science, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have revealed that a common oral pathogen can stop cardiac myocytes from repairing themselves after a heart attack caused by coronary heart disease.

By |2023-11-16T10:20:43+00:00November 16th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Killer smile? An oral pathogen increases heart attack damage, study reveals

Combined treatment takes a bite out of tooth decay

The sting of a toothache or the discovery of a cavity is a universal dread. Dental caries, more commonly known as tooth decay, is an insidious adversary, taking a toll on millions of mouths worldwide. Caries can lead to pain, tooth loss, infection, and in severe cases, even death.

By |2023-11-16T10:20:20+00:00November 16th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Combined treatment takes a bite out of tooth decay

Pandemic impact: decline in preventive oral health services raises concerns

New research from Delta Dental on oral healthcare during the Covid-19 pandemic, published recently by the Journal of the American Dental Association, reported a significant decrease in the provision of preventive oral healthcare services when compared to pre-pandemic levels.

By |2023-11-16T10:21:42+00:00November 16th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Pandemic impact: decline in preventive oral health services raises concerns

Student researchers turn to lotus plant to design fog-free personal protective equipment

Students at the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine created free face shields and comfort bands as a type of personal protective equipment (PPE) with 3D printers that were eventually used by some 3,000 dental professionals in university centres across the US.

By |2023-10-06T10:33:00+00:00October 6th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Student researchers turn to lotus plant to design fog-free personal protective equipment

Capsaicin drops – a new strategy for treating burning mouth syndrome

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a chronic condition characterised by a burning pain in the mouth, sometimes accompanied by numbness. 

By |2023-10-06T10:30:53+00:00October 6th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Capsaicin drops – a new strategy for treating burning mouth syndrome

Study finds stem-cell derived organoids that secrete tooth enamel proteins

Organoids have now been created from stem cells to secrete the proteins that form dental enamel, the substance that protects teeth from damage and decay.

By |2023-09-06T10:55:59+00:00September 6th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Study finds stem-cell derived organoids that secrete tooth enamel proteins

A simple mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk

A team of scientists from Canadian universities set out to study young, healthy people without diagnosed periodontal issues to determine whether lower levels of oral inflammation can be clinically relevant to cardiovascular health.

By |2023-09-06T10:54:45+00:00September 6th, 2023|News|Comments Off on A simple mouth rinse could spot early heart disease risk

Dietary restrictions could reduce periodontal disease

Since it has been evidenced that periodontitis results in local and systemic inflammation, researchers have recently examined the effects of dietary restrictions on both treatment response and inflammation in periodontal disease.

By |2023-08-02T15:45:26+00:00August 2nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Dietary restrictions could reduce periodontal disease