Ancient Mayan tooth glue prevented tooth decay
2022-08-24
Credit: Wikimedia Commons A new study has found that the glue used by ancient Mayans to stick gemstones to their teeth could have prevented tooth
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3 Things That Will Accelerate Tooth Decay
2022-06-16
Some health conditions are out of our complete control. We can’t prevent conditions like asthma or arthritis, but there are plenty of conditions we can
Scientists invent artificial enamel that is tougher than the real thing
2022-02-16
Scientists have discovered how to make artificial enamel to help fix fillings and tooth decay. And researchers say that the material is tougher and more durable
One in 10 three-year-olds already suffer from tooth decay
2021-05-05
More than 10% of England’s three year olds are suffering from tooth decay, a new report reveals. The survey – carried out by PHE– found
Tooth decay remains most common reason for hospital admission in five to nine year olds
2020-09-24
According to new figures, tooth decay remains the number one reason for hospital admission among five to nine year olds. However, there has also been
How accurate are artificial intelligence systems at identifying tooth decay?
2020-09-04
Artificial intelligence systems are able to identify tooth decay more accurately than human dentists, new research suggests. The study, carried out by Pearl, compares the
Researchers create mouthguard that reveals early signs of tooth decay
2020-04-28
Researchers in China have developed a mouthguard that detects early signs of tooth decay and periodontitis. Made from nanocomposite, it reacts with the sulfur compounds
Almost one quarter of five year olds in UK experience tooth decay
2020-03-26
New government data reveals one in four five year olds have experienced dental decay in the UK, prompting calls from a charity. New statistics released
Tooth decay should be used as a measure of poverty
2015-07-08
Tooth decay should be one of the Government’s measures of child poverty Tooth decay should be one of the Government’s promised new measures of child
Tooth decay affecting billions worldwide
2015-03-13
Untreated tooth decay is affecting billions of people worldwide Untreated tooth decay is affecting billions of people according to research published in the Journal of
