Seven in 10 elite athletes have periodontal disease
2026-02-20
Elite athletes have significantly worse dental health than their peers, a study has found – with 70% presenting with periodontal disease and 46% with active
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Low vitamin D in pregnancy linked to childhood caries
2025-12-04
Lower levels of maternal vitamin D during pregnancy were associated with increased odds of early childhood caries in babies in a new study. Researchers from
A revolution in managing enamel caries with guided regeneration
2025-09-15
Join Nik Sethi on 22 September at 7pm as he explains the benefits of guided enamel regeneration for managing early caries. This webinar will introduce
Biomimetic, non-invasive caries management: case studies
2025-09-02
vVARDIS presents two case reports demonstrating guided enamel regeneration as an effective clinical solution for early caries management. Traditional management of early carious lesions often
Maple compound used to fight tooth decay
2025-08-09
A compound derived from maple trees and naturally occurring in maple syrup was found to prevent caries-causing biofilm from adhering to teeth in a new
How much do genes influence caries development?
2025-08-03
Variations in several different genes can influence the risk of developing dental caries according to a new literature review. Firstly, researchers identified two genes that
Regenerate, don’t restore: Victoria Sampson on early caries treatment with peptides
2025-07-25
Victoria Sampson explores the benefits of guided enamel regeneration, a non-invasive peptide treatment for early caries. Many people are familiar with professional remineralising agents, such
Target childhood caries with Sugar Acid Neutraliser
2025-07-11
Colgate discusses some of the causative and protective factors contributing to the prevalence of childhood caries. Improving the oral health of children is a priority
Tooth Bleaching Effects on Colour Matching of Single-Shade Composite Restorations
2025-01-27
Abstract Background: Tooth bleaching is a common cosmetic procedure, but it can result in colour mismatches with existing resin composite restorations. However, single-shade composite
No more ‘watch and wait’ with Curodont Repair
2024-12-09
vVARDIS explains why early intervention for caries with Curodont Repair is an untapped opportunity, especially in paediatric dentistry. Despite advancements in preventative oral care in
Trends in Teaching Posterior Restorations in North American Dental Schools: A Comparative Study
2024-10-10
Abstract Objectives: To compare trends in teaching and placement of composite resin versus amalgam in posterior restorations in Canadian dental schools with those in
Exploring the Role of Corticosteroids in Dental Pulp Regeneration: A New Frontier in Restorative Dentistry
2024-10-08
Main Content Dental caries remains one of the most common and challenging diseases in modern dentistry, posing significant threats to both enamel and dentin and
