Poor Oral Health Impacts Athletic Performance
2021-06-23
Poor oral hygiene has a negative impact on athletic training and performance, according to Sunstar, which notes that maintaining a healthy mouth should be an
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Orange Juice Gets Reclassified for Its Sugar Content
2021-02-24
A decision by the Australian and New Zealand Ministerial Forum on Food Regulation has seen orange juice go from a five-star designation under the Health
COVID-19 Impacts Oral Health—Even If You Don’t Acquire the Viral Infection
2021-02-08
Only history will be able to fully measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But many dental professionals are already seeing a direct or indirect
The Top 10 News Stories of 2020
2020-12-30
Though COVID-19 dominated the headlines, dentistry saw other significant developments in 2020 that will impact the way you practice long after the pandemic is over.
Researchers Identify New Bacterial Suspects Behind Dental Caries
2020-08-22
Streptococcus mutans typically gets the blame for producing most tooth decay. Using next-generation DNA sequencing, however, researchers at Okayama University have identified other members of
Nanoparticles Stop Plaque and Tooth Decay Before They Start
2020-08-17
A new type pf cerium nanoparticle formulation applied to teeth at the dentist’s office could stop plaque and cavities from forming in the first place,
Atomic Force Microscopy Reveals Nanoscale Dental Erosion from Beverages
2020-07-23
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a new method for using atomic force microscopy (AFM) to quantitatively evaluate
Mouthwash Leads the Pack in Breath Freshening Options!
2020-06-26
When it comes to fresh breath, 50% of consumers prefer mouthwash, according to DentaVox. Respondents to the recent survey indicated that oral rinses last longer
Penn Dental Student Takes Top Prize for Aa Research
2020-05-25
Third-year Penn Dental Medicine student Grace Huang took first place in the junior category of the 2020 American Association for Dental Research (AADR) Hatton Competition
Lockdown Leads to More Snacking
2020-05-20
The lockdown could be having a negative effect on oral health, as 38% of adults in England say they are snacking more throughout the day,
Partnership Launches Campaign Against Erosive Tooth Wear
2019-08-15
The King’s College London Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences is joining with the Erosive Tooth Wear Foundation, the Faculty of General Dental Practice
Appliance Fights Apnea and Acidosis by Improving Oxygen Flow
2019-07-08
Sleep apnea results in oxygen deficiencies, leading to greater acidic content in the body. Yet new data and techniques enable dentists to make meaningful changes
