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Dental News
Can dentists help patients experiencing food insecurity?
LIVERPOOL, UK: Food insecurity affects 17% of households in the UK, according to a 2023 government survey. This lack of consistent access to sufficient ...
EFP reveals stunning global cost of gingivitis, caries, tooth loss
BRUSSELS, Belgium: A white paper commissioned by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has found that 4.9% of global healthcare expenditure goes ...
Benefits of water fluoridation may have peaked in rich countries
MANCHESTER, UK: Researchers from the University of Manchester have conducted a pioneering study in the UK focusing on the oral health and economic impacts ...
Mothers with poor oral hygiene can pass on Candida albicans to their infants
NEW YORK, US/KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait: Research has demonstrated the link between Candida albicans and severe early childhood caries. However, although C. ...
Nicotine addiction among the youth: Australia introduces strict vaping restrictions
CANBERRA, Australia: Vaping poses significant risks to both general and oral health, a concern that has grown with the rapid increase in e-cigarette use, ...
Study shows worsened dental caries after bariatric surgery
GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Obesity is a medical concern that may lead to numerous health problems, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A recent study ...
Twenty-four-hour turnaround for in-house occlusal splint fabrication for a patient with parafunctional habits and premature wear
In traditional practice, occlusal splint fabrication was generally delegated to the dental laboratory. Common fabrication methods are printing and milling. ...
Combined treatment potentiates anti-biofilm and anti-cariogenic efficacy
PHILADELPHIA, US: According to research, dental caries is the most prevalent and costly biofilm-induced oral disease. Fluoride as the primary ...
“We are thinking beyond dentistry”: Study helps clinicians identify Sjögren’s syndrome
Indianapolis, US: Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect the entire body including the teeth. Since diagnosing the disease ...
Most children with special healthcare needs have caries and poor oral hygiene—study
JODHPUR, India: A study of the oral health of children with special healthcare needs in the Jodhpur district in Rajasthan province has found a high ...
Socio-economics and geography determine oral health disparities, not race and ethnicity
BOSTON, US: Astonishingly, ten million school days are missed owing to dental caries, the most common chronic disease of children in the US, and there are ...
New clinical practice guideline on caries restorations now available
CHICAGO, US: To improve the clinical decision-making of dentists, the American Dental Association (ADA) has recently released a new clinical practice ...
Researchers study link between dental agenesis and atopic dermatitis
SINGAPORE: The skin and teeth share ectodermal tissue origins, and a number of studies have demonstrated an association between atopic dermatitis and ...
Study identifies new bacterial species involved in dental caries formation
PHILADELPHIA, US: It was previously believed that Streptococcus mutans was the main microorganism responsible for dental caries. However, in a recent study,...
How to ensure clinical success in deep caries cases with Biodentine XP
COLOGNE, Germany: Deep caries is the most common reason patients visit the dentist, and one in three patients present with a deep cavity. Pulp exposure is ...
Dental caries is primary reason for hospital admissions in the UK
LONDON, UK: It is well established that dental caries is common in children. Now, new data from the UK on hospital tooth extractions among 0–19-year-olds ...
Short-wavelength-infrared imaging shows potential for detection of secondary carious lesions
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Accurate assessment of carious lesion activity, depth and severity is important for clinicians to decide whether intervention is ...
Study examines effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride and sealants in caries arrest and prevention
NEW YORK, US: In a recent study, researchers investigated the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride and dental sealants in the arrest and prevention of ...
Amalgam: Gone for good?
For about a century, dental amalgam has been the standard restorative material for posterior carious lesions. Given its ease of placement, its moisture ...
Blackened, broken, decayed teeth: Understanding and treating patients with substance use disorders
Dr Ronni Brown is an educator, researcher and dentist who treats patients who are in vulnerable circumstances and face enormous repercussions regarding ...
First-ever study finds link between vaping and dental caries incidence
BOSTON, US: Adding to existing evidence on the link between vaping and a deterioration in oral health, researchers from Tufts University School of Dental ...
Internet addiction linked with dental caries in Japanese teens
TOKYO, Japan: A study of Japanese high school students has found that those suffering from internet addiction are more likely to have dental caries or ...
Largest study to date on dental caries experience in Norwegian adult population
OSLO, Norway: Seeking to fill the gap on available epidemiological data on the present oral health situation in Norway, researchers have recently assessed ...
Root canal therapy of necrotic primary molars—using a single-file reciprocating system
Pulpectomy is a root canal procedure for pulp tissue that is irreversibly infected or necrotic owing to caries or trauma. The root canal pulp tissue is ...
New study identifies affluence as risk factor for tooth wear
GOLD COAST, Australia: High socio-economic status has often been linked to improved health outcomes. However, according to a global study of 30 countries, ...
BioMin F in Smile Revolution podcast
I recently recorded a podcast with Prof. Robert Hill and Richard Whatley (CEO at BioMin Technologies) on BioMin F toothpaste—an in-depth conversation on a...
Study offers new insights into dental caries development and prevention
HONG KONG, China/BERKELEY, Calif., US: A study led by researchers in China has recently examined the impact of the oral microbiota on overall health. The ...
Trial delivers promising results for oral health of Indigenous people
BRISBANE, Australia: In Australia, considerable oral health disparities exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations. Health reports indicate ...
Researchers gain new insight into mineralization of tooth enamel
CHICAGO, U.S.: Hydroxyapatite is an important component of hard tissue. Tooth enamel, for example, has the highest concentration of the mineral. Since ...
Interview: "SugarByHalf’s mission is for people to live better and healthier lives"
In recent years, numerous studies have established conclusively that there is a link between oral health and systemic disease. More than 50% of Australian ...