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Researchers conduct genome analysis for link between dental caries and periodontitis

UMEÅ, Sweden: In the largest study of its kind, researchers from the Institute of Odontology at Umeå University in Sweden and the Bristol Dental School in...

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Call for stories giving opinions and experiences of rural health workers in Australia

MELBOURNE, Australia: In Australia, some of the most at-risk dental patients are those living in the remote areas of the continent. Access, education and ...

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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 ...

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Australians seek diversity and inclusion in dentistry

SYDNEY, Australia: The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has recently published an article on diversity in Australian dentistry. According to the article,...

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Sugar industry exploited dietitians to influence dentists, study shows

SAN FRANCISCO, U.S./VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada: In 1975, the U.S. Sugar Association (SA) created the Regional Nutritional Information Program ...

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Technology may help clinicians “see” a patient’s real-time pain

ANN ARBOR, Mich., U.S.: Management of a patient’s pain during even the simplest of procedures can be difficult. In a development that may one day simplify...

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Researchers examine composition of oral microbiome in children

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada/COLUMBUS, Ohio, U.S.: The composition of the oral microbiome is critically important in oral health and disease, but the...

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Salivary microbiomes of children show sex-specific differences

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada: Dental caries represents one of the most common chronic diseases in young children and is a multifactorial disease. ...

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Journal of Dental Research editor-in-chief stepping down

ALEXANDRIA, Va., U.S.: Founded in 1919, the Journal of Dental Research (JDR) is a multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the dissemination of new knowledge ...

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Researchers investigate how tongue reacts to different textures in food

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., U.S.: For a long time, people have known that individual differences in taste and smell can have an influence on liking or disliking a ...

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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...

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New study focuses on dentists’ occupational health

MORGANTOWN, W.Va., U.S.: Something often overlooked in dentistry is the occupational health risks to practitioners. In a new study, researchers from West ...

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Study grants announced for Indigenous oral health students

MELBOURNE, Australia: Offering dental professionals who are in the midst of further education assistance with their journey is something that can only be ...

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Webinar to focus on soft-tissue management

NEW YORK. U.S.: Minimally invasive dentistry has well and truly become a mainstream idea, and dental professionals around the world are dedicating countless...

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Organized Dentistry Coalition supports raising tobacco purchasing age to 21

WASHINGTON, U.S.: The Organized Dentistry Coalition (ODC), which encompasses the efforts of the American Dental Association (ADA) members, staff and ...

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Dental journalism recognised by Australian Dental Association

SYDNEY, Australia: Journalism plays a key role as a catalyst for change within society and journalists have been pivotal in bringing stories about some of ...

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Review shows distraction techniques may reduce dental anxiety

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil: Dental anxiety is globally regarded as a public health concern owing to its effects on an individual’s oral health and quality of ...

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American Academy of Pediatrics updates sedation guidelines

WASHINGTON, U.S.: The death of a 4-year-old boy while under sedation at an Oklahoma dental office last month has brought into question the guidelines around...

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Primary teeth reveal unknown group of ancient people

CAMBRIDGE, UK: Scientists have recently found two primary teeth buried deep in a remote archaeological site in north-eastern Siberia. The discovery has ...

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New Zealand government faces growing criticism over limited access to dental care

DUNEDIN, New Zealand: The University of Otago in New Zealand has recently reopened its multimillion-dollar dental school, the only one in the country. The ...

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Throat cancer study compares treatments for improved swallowing

LONDON, Ontario, Canada: With the rise of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cases of oropharyngeal cancer doubling since the 1990s, treatment methods are ...

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Children with autism often overlooked for dental care

CHARLESTON, S.C., U.S.: Autism affects a child’s social skills. Even simple tasks, such as scheduling an appointment at a dentist’s office, may often be...

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Dentists express their concerns over DIY dentistry

FARMINGTON, Conn., U.S.: With the growth of direct-to-consumer marketing, there has been a trend towards do-it-yourself (DIY) dentistry, which encourages ...

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Scientists link childhood trauma to tooth loss later in life

ANN ARBOR, Mich. U.S.: In a recent study, a researcher from the University of Michigan has assessed the impact of adverse childhood events, such as ...

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Low numbers of UK children visiting dentist before first birthday, study finds

BIRMINGHAM, UK: The importance of instilling positive oral health habits in children is well known. In a new study, research led by the University of ...

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Changes to the European Social Fund could keep health high on the agenda

BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Social Fund (ESF) is geared towards supporting employment, helping people improve their work situation and ensuring fairer ...

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Scientists find a link between improved oral care and substance abuse recovery

SALT LAKE CITY, U.S.: Research indicates that people who suffer from substance use disorder (SUD) generally have poor oral health, which also damages ...

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New research could prevent jaw damage for cancer patients in need of oral surgery

LOS ANGELES, U.S.: To this day, there is no clinical procedure to treat or stop loss of jawbone tissue, a potentially deadly side effect that can occur ...

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New study offers insights into development of complex microbial communities in oral cavity

MINNEAPOLIS, U.S.: University of Minnesota researchers have studied how oral bacteria adhere to surfaces and develop biofilms in the oral cavity. In the ...

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Australian Labor Party pledges billions to senior dental care

MELBOURNE, Australia: The standard of oral health in Australia is well below that in many parts of the Western world, with one report showing that 90 per ...

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