High-Sugar Diet Linked to Periodontal Disease
2020-02-01
As sweet soft drinks and excessive sugar increase the risk of dental caries and periodontal disease, healthy eating habits need to be prioritized more, according
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Antimicrobial Composites Get FDA Approval
2020-01-28
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Nobio’s Infinix Flowable Composite and Bulk Fill Flow Composite for marketing. According to the company, they are
Peptide Coats Teeth and Prevents Cavities
2020-01-22
Researchers with the Department of Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Dentistry have developed a bioactive peptide that coats tooth surfaces to
Experimental Vaccine Defeats S Aureus Infections
2020-01-10
Janette Harro, PhD, has developed an experimental vaccine that protects up to 80% of mice against Staphylococcus aureus, which accounts for a third of the
“Father of Oral Science” Dr. Robert J. Genco Posthumously Named NAI Fellow
2019-12-23
The National Academy of Inventors (NAI) has posthumously named Robert J. Genco, DDS, PhD, a State University of New York Distinguished Professor of Oral Biology,
It’s Time to Stop Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Patients with Breast Implants
2019-12-03
“We screwed up, and we ought to say so and apologise. Doctors were handed the wonderful gift of antibiotics but are destroying them through indiscriminate
Frequent Toothbrushing Linked With Less Heart Failure
2019-12-03
Frequent toothbrushing is frequently linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to researchers at the Ewha Woman’s University in Seoul, Korea. Previous
Biodegradable Rods Directly Deliver Antibiotics to Halt Periodontal Disease
2019-11-26
Researchers at the Institute of Pharmacy at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) have developed biodegradable rods that promise better treatment for periodontal disease while sparing
Bioactive Nanosystem Promotes Regeneration After Root Canals
2019-11-07
A nanosystem developed by University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry professor Anil Kishen, BDS, MDS, PhD, shows promising results in promoting healing and regeneration by
Burning Incense May Harm Oral Health
2019-11-06
People who burn incense may see a greater probability of oral infections and systemic diseases as the incense changes the composition of oral microbiota, according
Sensory Cells in the Gums Guard Against Periodontitis
2019-11-06
Chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by guarding against infections that damage soft tissue and destroy the bone that supports the teeth, according
Research to Explore Possible Link Between Periodontitis and Oral Cancer
2019-11-05
Researchers at the University of Plymouth’s Institute of Translational and Stratified Medicine Oral Microbiome Research Group and Peninsula Dental School are exploring possible links between
