New study on AI and ChatGPT outlines its role in shaping the future of dentistry

ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered language model, capable of generating human-like text based on context and past conversations.

By |2023-08-02T15:44:57+00:00August 2nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on New study on AI and ChatGPT outlines its role in shaping the future of dentistry

Toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride

Can we improve on the toothpaste we use to maintain clean teeth, preventing medical issues that spiral from poor dental health?

By |2023-08-02T15:44:04+00:00August 2nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Toothpaste containing synthetic tooth minerals can prevent cavities as effectively as fluoride

New tooth decay treatment guideline released

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with common restorative materials like fillings or caps.

By |2023-07-14T11:23:15+00:00July 14th, 2023|News|Comments Off on New tooth decay treatment guideline released

Dentistry team uses artificial intelligence for early detection of gum inflammation

A study has successfully demonstrated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting gum inflammation, also known as gingivitis, from intraoral photographs.

By |2023-07-14T11:22:21+00:00July 14th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Dentistry team uses artificial intelligence for early detection of gum inflammation

Dentists identify new bacterial species involved in tooth decay

Collaborating researchers have discovered that a bacterial species called Selenomonas sputigena (S. sputigena) can have a major role in causing tooth decay.

By |2023-07-14T11:25:01+00:00July 14th, 2023|News|Comments Off on Dentists identify new bacterial species involved in tooth decay

Study shows internal fixation surgery linked with improvement in long jaw patients’ quality of life

The correction of mandibular prognathism requires orthognathic surgery, which involves creating a split in the jawbone(s) and fixation in a planned position.

By |2023-06-22T11:19:09+00:00June 22nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Study shows internal fixation surgery linked with improvement in long jaw patients’ quality of life

Ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes

A study, published in PLOS ONE, demonstrates that patients with type 2 diabetes (T2B) who have full chewing function have a blood glucose level that is significantly lower than patients whose ability to chew effectively is impaired.

By |2023-06-22T11:18:38+00:00June 22nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Ability to chew properly may improve blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes

Researchers identify new metric to articulate relationship between nerve density and oral cancer

Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and the School of Dentistry have identified a new metric to articulate the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer.

By |2023-06-22T11:18:19+00:00June 22nd, 2023|News|Comments Off on Researchers identify new metric to articulate relationship between nerve density and oral cancer