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Dental News
Artificial intelligence-based analysis of dental radiographs saves time in patient care
BERLIN, Germany: Dentists at Charité—Universitätsmedizin Berlin, together with data scientists and programmers, have developed dentalXrai Pro—a ...
Interview: Young entrepreneur creates healthy sugar-free substitute to satisfy sweet tooth
It is a well-known fact that diets high in sugar contribute to childhood obesity and the formation of dental caries. Fortunately, it is now possible to ...
Chinese pickles could help prevent dental caries
CHENGDU, China: An increasing number of probiotic solutions are being found to be effective in the treatment of dental caries. In a recent study, ...
Bioactive tooth surface protective against dental caries
HEFEI/HONG KONG, China: Numerous methods have been investigated to manage dental caries, which is, along with other oral diseases, the most widespread ...
Dental caries prevalence continues to affect Australian adults, study says
ADELAIDE, Australia: A recent study, led by the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH) at the University of Adelaide, aimed to ...
Study shows fillings may not be best treatment for childhood dental caries
LEEDS, UK: Though dental fillings are an established method of treating the presence of dental caries in permanent dentition, their usefulness for treating ...
Study finds chewing gum could help fight dental caries
LONDON, UK: Though the relative benefits of chewing gum are often subject to debate, a number of studies have shown that the sugar-free varieties can ...
Researchers use tooth matrix biomarkers to study children’s metabolic cycles
NEW YORK, U.S.: Few studies have examined the association between elemental exposures and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). New research has ...
Study examines effectiveness of fluoride varnish in preschoolers
SEATTLE, U.S.: Owing to its easy application, its affordable price and the low risk of swallowing the product, fluoride varnish (FV) has become a popular ...
Children with clefts to receive improved oral healthcare
GENEVA, Switzerland/NEW YORK, US: Orofacial clefts are the most common birth defects in the US. Children with orofacial clefts can be at an increased risk ...
Collaboration between healthcare professionals may help reduce caries
LIMA, Peru: In a recent study, researchers have developed an integrated intervention programme to reduce the prevalence and severity of early childhood ...
Interview: Oral health and intellectual disability
People with intellectual disabilities often have difficulty accessing dental care and maintaining good oral health. As part of the Your Dental Health ...
Improving oral health of people with intellectual disability
MELBOURNE, Victoria, Australia: People with intellectual disability face various social, conceptual and other challenges that affect their overall health ...
Sealed primary molars reduce caries risk
BOSTON, U.S.: In a recent study, researchers have examined the association between light-polymerized, resin-based and fluoride-releasing sealants and the ...
New antibacterial fillings may combat recurring dental caries
TEL AVIV, Israel: Dental caries is among the costliest and most widespread bacterial diseases worldwide. In a new study, researchers have developed novel ...
Queensland government removes sugary drinks from its facilities
QUEENSLAND, Australia: After having made a commitment to ban the promotion of unhealthy food and drinks from the advertising spaces it owns, the Queensland ...
Poor brushing habits affect performance in school
GHANA, Africa: Dentists in Ghana are planning to adopt a new approach to handling oral health, in response to research funded by Pepsodent, a Unilever oral ...
Study examines mother’s perception of her child’s oral health status
PITTSBURGH, U.S.: Mothers play a primary role in the health of their children. This function may be particularly important for children in Appalachia, a ...
Sugary drink taxes decrease consumption of beverages, study finds
WELLINGTON, New Zealand: Increased intake of sugar‐sweetened beverages (SSBs) is associated with a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease,...
Poor oral hygiene may impair training and athletic performance
GENEVA, Switzerland: With the summer sports season in full swing, FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) has partnered with Sunstar to release a series of sports...
CPAG calls for free dental care and healthcare for all youth
AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Early childhood dental caries is the most common chronic disease seen in children and a leading cause of hospital admissions for New ...
Fluoride reduces dental risk from minimal and extended breastfeeding, study says
ADELAIDE, Australia: A recent study has examined the interaction between fluoridated water consumption and breastfeeding duration in relation to dental ...
Dental caries experience continues to decline
COLOGNE, Germany: A recent study has assessed trends in dental caries experience in permanent dentition in Germany. The findings show that dental caries in ...
FDA proposes new fluoride standard for bottled water
SILVER SPRING, Md., U.S.: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently proposed the lowering of the allowable level of fluoride in bottled water when...
Dentists continue their push for a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
AUCKLAND, New Zealand: The results of a recently published study have indicated that the introduction of a tax on sugar-laden beverages could reduce the ...
Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future holds summit at FDI 2018
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: The Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) held its ninth annual summit on 7 September during the recent FDI World Dental ...
Anglo-Saxon teeth could help identify modern health issues, study finds
BRADFORD, UK: Unlike bones, children’s teeth continue to grow during periods of undernourishment and record high nitrogen values, providing a kind of ...
Researchers sequence rare bacterium that causes rampant dental caries
URBANA, Ill., U.S.: Among the most prevalent chronic diseases in both children and adults is dental caries, which occurs when the mouth is in a state of ...
Interview: Concerted action can lead us towards a cavity-free future
It is a curious truth of modern dentistry that, despite growing awareness of the importance of oral health, the prevalence of dental caries remains at an ...
British government publishes part two of childhood obesity action plan
LONDON, UK: Two years after the British government published part one of their plan of action to combat childhood obesity, part two has been published. The ...