Changes in Chewing Habits Can Deteriorate Dental Implants
2020-11-20
A change in the dominant side of chewing can lead to the early deterioration of dental implants, according to researchers at RUDN University. Such a
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked With Periodontal and Cardiovascular Disease
2020-11-19
Rates of both periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease are elevated in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a multi-institution team of researchers. Also, the researchers
Oral Health and COVID-19: A Two-Way Relationship
2020-11-16
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus transmitted from person to person via droplets in the air or by contact with contaminated
Dental Professor Bridges the Gap Between Research and Application
2020-11-16
University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry biomaterials expert and newly appointed assistant professor Bo Huang, DMD, MS, PhD, has long known that there is a
The Oral Gateway Microbiome: Implications for Systemic Diseases Including COVID-19
2020-11-06
The oral microbiome is considered a gateway to the body that rapidly adjusts to environmental and dietary changes to protect the host and further process
Nitrate Prebiotics Could Improve Oral Health
2020-11-04
The Oral Microbiome Research Group of the Foundation for the Promotion of Health and Biomedical Research of Valencia Region has patented one prebiotic compound and
The Body’s Own Immune System Damages Teeth and Resins in Restorations
2020-10-28
In the mouth, acids and stimulants from bacteria as well as neutrophils from the immune system destroy the bond adhesives commonly used in resin composite
Endowed Professorship to Support Pathogen-Defense Research
2020-10-27
The Maryland Department of Commerce E-Nnovation Initiative Fund (MEIF), in combination with matching funds from private philanthropy, has awarded the University of Maryland School of
Celebrate Global Handwashing Day on October 15
2020-10-01
With infection control dominating today’s dental protocols, the Global Handwashing Partnership invites everyone to celebrate Global Handwashing Day on October 15. The annual event promotes
Delayed Dental Treatment Negates the Mouth-Body Connection
2020-09-28
As the COVID-19 pandemic tragically unfolds in the United States and other countries, regulatory bodies around the world are trying to provide specific guidelines for
Nano-Coating Inactivates 100% of Bacteria on Implants
2020-09-15
Researchers at the National University of Science and Technology Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys State Technological University (NUST MISIS) say they have developed a
Stopping Tooth Decay Before it Starts – Cerium Oxide
2020-08-27
Main Content Oral bacteria are ready to act as soon as the dental hygienist has finished removing plaque from the patient’s teeth. Eating sugar or
