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Mandibular bone structure indicates future loss of stature, study says

GOTHENBURG, Sweden: Older age is a major predictor of various health issues, including cognitive and cardiovascular disease, hearing loss and progressive ...

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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 ...

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Growing new teeth: Researchers pursue “every dentist’s dream”

OSAKA, Japan: By 2030, a simple medicine may help patients with anodontia to grow their missing teeth. A pioneering researcher in Japan has been studying ...

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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 ...

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ITI awards 2023 André Schroeder Research Prizes

BASEL, Switzerland: At the 2023 annual conference of the International Team for Implantology (ITI) held in Lisbon in Portugal on 6 May, Drs Dorien Van Hede ...

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Young US dentists more likely to practise in groups

CHICAGO, US: New research from the American Dental Association (ADA) shows that the model of dental practice in the country is continuing to change. The ...

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Study finds cleft lip caused by genes and environment

LONDON, UK: The craniofacial malformations cleft lip or palate affect one in 700 live births and can lead to severe dental problems. A study by researchers ...

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Clear aligners: Study examines anchorage loss during maxillary molar distalisation

ROME, Italy: Seeking to address a gap in the literature, researchers have analysed premolar and canine anchorage loss occurring during maxillary molar ...

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Dentists express limitations in treating patients with disabilities

AJMAN, UAE: A study by researchers in Iraq and the UAE has found that dentists working in these countries feel ill-equipped to provide optimal oral care to ...

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ADA reveals new insights into expanding use of intra‑oral appliances

CHICAGO, US: Expanded applications for intra-oral appliances have led to many US dentists providing them to their patients on a regular basis. Fresh ...

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Harnessing “positive stress” to boost tooth tissue regeneration

HONG KONG: Dentists are all too familiar with the negative effects that stress can have on the oral cavity; however, a recent study by a team of researchers...

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Poor periodontal health and tooth loss linked with cognitive decline and dementia

KUOPIO, Finland: Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have added to scientific evidence of a link between periodontal health problems and ...

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New Zealand researchers conduct successful trial of needle-free dental anaesthesia

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: Dental anxiety continues to be a significant impediment to patients receiving dental care, and minimally invasive approaches have ...

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Researchers develop customised 3D-printed toothbrush handle for patients with limited dexterity

SANGAREDDY, India: A team of researchers from universities in India has developed a method of fabricating a customised, interchangeable handle for tooth ...

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Scoping review finds dentists lacked infection control training during pandemic

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: A study led by researchers at Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University in Islamabad has examined the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 ...

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Researchers using 3D-printing technology to create biofilms

BOZEMAN, Mont., US: Montana State University (MSU) researchers have developed a 3D-printing device that is able to replicate microbial mosaics and thereby ...

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Artificial intelligence shows promise for detecting periodontal status in bitewing radiographs

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Researchers in Turkey have examined the extent to which deep learning artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms are able to identify ...

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4D-printed clear aligners found to show promise

BONN, Germany: A study led by researchers at the University Hospital Bonn has found that 4D-printed orthodontic clear aligners can apply biocompatible ...

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Enlisting dentists to help tackle obesity

LOUGHBOROUGH, UK: Most of the UK population visit their dentist annually, and researchers from Loughborough University think that this primary care health ...

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“There must be academic proof that[…]digital dental tools are really reliable”

HELSINKI, Finland: Dr Janos Vág became a dentist out of necessity, but he would have preferred to have become a computer science engineer. However, when it...

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Dentist taps potential of cannabinoids in oral health with new products, research

MORTSEL, Belgium: After two decades of practising dentistry, Dr Veronica Stahl became frustrated about the lack of consumer products that combat dental ...

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Study indicates 16% of UK dental professionals may have had COVID-19

BIRMINGHAM, UK: Across the UK, local lockdowns are proliferating as SARS-CoV-2 case numbers continue to increase. Though the initial nationwide lockdown ...

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Researchers discover which dental traits reveal genetic relationships

TÜBINGEN, Germany: Given that teeth are often the best-preserved part of human skeletons, researchers across many disciplines frequently rely on them to ...

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Prof. Anton Sculean receives top periodontal research award

BERN, Switzerland: The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) has presented its top accolade, the Distinguished Scientist Award for Research ...

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Eklund Foundation dental research grant applications open for 2020

MALMÖ, Sweden: For the fifth year running, the Eklund Foundation for Odontological Research and Education is offering a number of grants to help fund ...

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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 ...

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Television watching habits may influence oral health, study finds

BELÉM, Brazil: Television can often play a key role in determining what foods people purchase, thanks to its high concentration of food product ...

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New research shows teething products may have side effects

LONDON, UK: Though teething is a difficult experience for both parents and their babies, a judicious decision-making process should be employed when ...

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Research suggests human dairy consumption has longer history than previously thought

YORK, UK: The history of dairy consumption among European populations is a surprisingly contentious subject. Lactase persistence—the ability to digest the...

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Research indicates mouthwash may impede benefits of exercise

PLYMOUTH, UK: The systemic health benefits of regular exercise are myriad and well documented, and much the same could be said about the use of mouthwash. ...

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