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Dental News
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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,...
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 ...
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...
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...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...