by University of Sharjah Salivary levels of a macrophage activating factor (MAF), b macrophage chemotactic factor (MCF) and c macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) among healthy and gingivitis cases. ns not significant, *p < 0.05 and ***p < 0.001. Credit: BMC Oral Health (2023). DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-02787-5 Scientists have determined the main causes of gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums attributed to bacterial infection which is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. If left untreated, the bacterial infection may lead to periodontitis, a serious

Credit: Kristin Vogt from Pexels A Tennessee dentist who has been sued by multiple temporomandibular joint disorder and sleep apnea patients over an unproven dental device he invented has said under oath that he never taught dentists to use the device for those ailments—contradicting video footage of him telling dentists how to use it. Steve Galella, the inventor of the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance, or “AGGA,” has said in court

Credit: CC0 Public Domain It’s very common for babies and young children to have what dentists call “non-nutritive sucking” behaviors in which they regularly suck on a pacifier, thumb, finger(s) or other objects. These habits can be beneficial for infants but, if continued over time, can impact your child’s oral health and development. It is recommended to work with your dentist or oral health care provider to end these habits

by University of Oslo My Tien Diep. Credit: University of Oslo As the proportion of elderly individuals in the population continues to grow, the demand for various medical treatments may also increase. This includes the need for dental health services. But what kind of dental care will the elderly population require in the future? “To be able to make predictions about the future, we must know something about the present,” says

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain About 1 in 5 children in the U.S. between the ages of 2 and 5 will develop at least one cavity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—and the rate of tooth decay only becomes higher as children get older. The results are far more than cosmetic: Poor oral health affects children’s nutrition, speech, and ability to learn, among other things. The good news

Credit: Anna Shvets from Pexels The use of lead abdominal aprons or thyroid collars on patients when conducting dental X-rays is no longer recommended, according to an expert panel established by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs. Additionally, dentists should take into consideration the diagnostic information needed from X-rays to benefit patient care or substantially improve clinical outcomes. The Journal of the American Dental Association published the new recommendations today,

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) taken alone or along with acetaminophen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in adults and adolescents aged 12 or older, according to a new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Dental Association (ADA), the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine and the Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental

Daily mechanical teeth cleaning was replicated in a toothbrushing simulator during the in-vitro study. Credit: Fraunhofer IMWS Antiseptic mouth rinses containing the active ingredient chlorhexidine (CHX) are widely used in dentistry. For many decades, CHX has set the gold standard for the management of oral diseases. During the treatment, however, tooth discoloration may occur after eating or drinking. A comprehensive in-vitro study conducted by the Fraunhofer IMWS has investigated the

by Forsyth Institute Want to avoid a root canal? In the future, you might be able to opt for tissue regeneration instead. ADA Forsyth scientists are testing a novel technology to treat endodontic diseases (diseases of the soft tissue or pulp in your teeth) more effectively. The study, “RvE1 Promotes Axin2+Cell Regeneration and Reduces Bacterial Invasion,” which appeared in The Journal of Dental Research, demonstrates regenerative properties of resolvins, specifically Resolvin E1 (RvE1),

by University of Oslo (A) Schematic illustration showing construction of 3D model. (B) Representative example of 3D models consisting of oral cancer cells showing reduction of epithelial thickness after siRNA mediated silencing of the CTTN gene in cancer cells. Epithelial thickness was calculated by dividing the area of the epithelium by its length (Figure adopted from SB Toközlü et al, European Journal of Oral Sciences, 2023). (C) 3D models of NOK (left)