Researchers at the University of Toronto have received a five-year Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) grant worth $939,040 to develop new restorative materials for
While Olympic and professional athletes have better oral hygiene habits than the rest of the population, their reliance on energy drinks and gels is cause
An international team of researchers has uncovered how a molecular gene called Dlk1 enhances stem cell activation and tissue regeneration in healing damaged teeth. The
Though tooth decay and periodontitis are among the most common diseases in the world, little is known about the role of genetics in their development.
Dental caries represents one of the most common chronic diseases found in young children, and the multi-factoral disease involves complex interactions of microbiological, genetic, and
Dentists have long warned their patients about the role of sugar in causing tooth decay. In the 1970s, however, the sugar industry in the United
Dental fillings have been successfully employed since the 1800s as an expedient method for repairing the damage done by tooth decay. In fact, according to
Electric toothbrushes help prevent tooth loss, according to researchers at the University of Greifswald in Germany. “Electric toothbrushes have become increasingly popular among all age
Only 3% of children in England visit the dentist before their first birthday and 12% visit by their second birthday, according to researchers from the
Many of your patients aren’t familiar with key terminology that you use every day in your practice, which may lead to unease and even anxiety
GreenMark Biomedical has secured $670,000 in equity funding to further develop and commercialize its patented nanoparticle-based dental technology, which identifies early dental pre-cavities that can
Children won’t be at an increased risk of tooth decay if they can’t breastfeed or if their mothers want to breastfeed them for longer, as
