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Researchers to develop novel antibiotic delivery system to treat aggressive periodontitis

BETHLEHEM, Pa., US: Aggressive forms of periodontitis associated with Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans are often difficult to treat with traditional ...

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EFP publishes report on needed collaboration between dental professionals and general practitioners

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Close collaboration between general practitioners, periodontists and other oral health professionals is necessary for effective ...

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Researchers develop novel cytokine indices that reflect severity of periodontal inflammation

NEW YORK, US: Seeking to better characterise the inflammatory consequences of periodontal inflammation, researchers have recently developed two scores to ...

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FDI celebrates World Oral Health Day

GENEVA, Switzerland: Every year on 20 March, people around the globe unite to celebrate World Oral Health Day (WOHD) and put the spotlight on the immense ...

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“We aim to revolutionise the way people do self-care”

COLOGNE, Germany: Steffen Müller is a managing director for the US and head of international sales at Curaden. At the 2023 International Dental Show (IDS),...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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New study looks at factors that influence willingness to attend dental check-ups

OKAYAMA, Japan: According to the Pan American Health Organization, nine out of ten people are at risk for any type of oral disease, which can be mitigated ...

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New evidence suggests possible link between brain function and oral health

DALLAS, US: An increased burden of cerebrovascular disease could be connected to a genetic predisposition for poor oral health, according to a new study ...

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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 ...

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New WHO report unveils alarming state of global oral health

GENEVA, Switzerland: The World Health Organization (WHO) published the latest Global Oral Health Status Report on 18 November, almost 20 years after its ...

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Intoxicated at dental appointment: Can marijuana use hinder dental treatment?

CHICAGO, US: State legalisation of marijuana began to be introduced in 2012, and the use of personal and medical marijuana is on the increase in the US. ...

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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 ...

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Gender diversity in dentistry is improving access to care, study finds

NEW YORK, US: The Oral Health Workforce Research Center (OHWRC) is responsible for providing research on the oral health workforce in the US and assisting ...

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Study links social isolation to having fewer teeth in older adults

NEW YORK, US/SHANGHAI, China: Ample evidence shows that social isolation and loneliness can affect overall health and well-being. In a new study, ...

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Opioid use: FDA warns about dental problems with orally dissolving buprenorphine medication

SILVER SPRING, Md., US: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently announced that medicines containing buprenorphine that are dissolved under ...

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Interview: What will the future of dentistry look like?

For Dr Victoria Sampson, the connection between oral and systemic health is of central concern when dealing with her dental patients. She employs biomarkers...

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Danes’ oral health has improved significantly but social inequalities persist, study says

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: In a recent study, researchers examined the dentate status and the frequency of preventive dental visits of Danish adults over a period...

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General Dental Council commits to improving its services

LONDON, UK: In 2020, UK regulator the General Dental Council (GDC) commissioned a survey by DJS Research to identify and better understand the perceptions ...

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Maintaining good oral health may reduce premature birth risk, study finds

SYDNEY, Australia: For some women, hormonal changes that occur owing to pregnancy can lead to oral health problems such as dental caries and periodontal ...

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COVID-19: Vaccines to be mandatory for frontline dental staff

LONDON, UK: Last week, UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid announced that frontline healthcare workers in England—including ...

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Research finds link between competitive swimming and tooth staining

PERTH, Australia: Regular swimming can deliver a myriad of benefits that are important for cardiovascular and systemic health. One unintentional side effect...

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Interview: "Many patients look to us for guidance"

A practicing dentist in Toronto, Canada, Dr. Uche Odiatu is also a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor, boot camp instructor and the author of The ...

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UK chief medical officers endorse water fluoridation

LONDON, UK: Though the benefits of fluoride in drinking water for oral health are firmly established, it is estimated that just six million UK residents ...

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GC readies itself for fifth International Dental Symposium

TOKYO, Japan: On 11 February, GC Corp. celebrated its 100th anniversary. As part of the continued celebrations surrounding this milestone, the company is ...

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Sustainable health: A global concern

COLOGNE, Germany: We all know what a healthy mouth means to people’s well-being and quality of life. Current research highlights the complex connection ...

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Prof. Liz Kay assumes role of BDA president

LONDON, UK: On 7 September, renowned academic and dental public health specialist Prof. Liz Kay was inaugurated as the British Dental Association’s (BDA) ...

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COVID-19 jab for oral health care workers: Protection against virus or condition of employment?

ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: Months into the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, it is clear that, although millions of vaccines doses have been administered and ...

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Partnership seeks to improve Indigenous representation in dental workforce

SYDNEY, Australia: Though an estimated 3.3% of the Australian population identifies as Indigenous, statistics collated by the Australian Institute of Health...

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Better habits for better health—how changing ourselves could change prevention

KRIENS, Switzerland: Stable routines lie at the heart of habits. Lately, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has shown us the challenge of fostering habits in ...

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