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Dentistry News
August 2, 2023

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Gum Disease Linked to Buildup of Alzheimer's Plaque Formation

Although most people don't associate oral disease with serious health problems, increasing evidence shows that oral bacteria play a significant role in systemic diseases like colon cancer and heart disease. Now, new research shows a link between periodontal (gum) disease and the formation of ...

Taking Good Care of Your Teeth May Be Good for Your Brain

Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a new study. The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer's disease. The study does not prove that gum disease or tooth ...

AI for Early Detection of Gum Inflammation

Researchers have successfully demonstrated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting gum inflammation, also known as gingivitis, from intraoral ...

Dentists Identify New Bacterial Species Involved in Tooth Decay

Large study in children reveals Selenomonas sputigena as a key partner of Streptococcus in cavity ...
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Gum Inflammation Parallels Novel 'Cytokine Score'

Researchers have developed a single score to describe the level of cytokines in the saliva, and this score is linked with the severity of clinical gum ...

New Hope for Patients With Severe Bone Loss

An innovative technology has been developed to enable bone regeneration to correct large bone defects by means of a special hydrogel. Following successful tests in an animal model, the researchers ...

No Adverse Effects of Early Fluoride Exposure Found on Childhood Development

A new study has provided evidence that exposure to fluoridated water by young children was not negatively associated with child emotional, behavioral development and executive functioning in their ...

Gel Treats Gum Disease by Fighting Inflammation

A topical gel that blocks the receptor for a metabolic byproduct called succinate treats gum disease by suppressing inflammation and changing the makeup of bacteria in the mouth, according to a new ...

People Who Receive Periodontal Care Have Better Outcomes After Heart Attack, Study Finds

Researchers studied patients receiving periodontal care, dental cleanings or no dental care during 2016-2018 and who had acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) in 2017. They found that patients ...

Water Fluoridation: Effective Prevention for Tooth Decay and a Win for the Environment, Research Shows

研究人员对朱元璋ed the low environmental footprint of water fluoridation compared to other preventive measures for tooth decay. Research findings also strengthen the case internationally ...

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Microbial Food Chain: Nutritional Interactions Promoting Periodontitis

Researchers led by Osaka University shed light on a metabolic network integrated by an oral microbe Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum). Analysis of co-cultures of F. nucleatum with other ...

Dental Biorhythm Is Associated With Adolescent Weight Gain, Study Finds

New research has discovered evidence of a biorhythm in human primary teeth that is associated with weight gain during ...

Microrobotics in Endodontic Treatment, Diagnostics

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers have shown that microrobots can access the difficult to reach surfaces of the root canal with controlled precision, treating and disrupting biofilms and even ...

AI Tech to Automate Process of Denture Design and Enhance Treatment Efficiency Without Compromising Accuracy

Researchers developed a new approach using artificial intelligence to automate the design of individualised dentures, in order to enhance the treatment efficiency and improve patient ...

Shapeshifting Microrobots Can Brush and Floss Teeth

A robotic microswarm may one day automate the routine of rinsing, brushing, and flossing teeth. A multidisciplinary team developed the technology, which employs a magnetic field to direct the iron ...

Diabetes May Weaken Teeth and Promote Tooth Decay

Inducing Type 1 diabetes in mice significantly reduced enamel and dentin ...

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U.S. Study Analyzing Tooth Survival After Root Canal in General Population

口服health is a public health issue that significantly affects people's overall health. A ground-breaking study of root canal longevity using electronic dental record data from 46,000 root ...

How One Inflammatory Disorder Exacerbates Another

People with severe gum disease are at a higher risk of other inflammatory conditions, such as heart disease and arthritis, and the reverse is true as well. New research unpacks the mechanism ...

Could Blocking or Deleting a Protein Help Prevent Common Oral Cancers?

Around one-third of people with oral squamous cell carcinoma don't survive it, but dental researchers have found deleting or inhibiting a protein in the tongue might stall tumor ...

Wearing Dentures May Affect a Person's Nutrition

Dentures may have a potentially negative impact on a person's overall nutrition, according to new research. The research team leveraged electronic dental and health records of 10,000+ patients ...

Researchers Take Important Step Towards Development of Biological Dental Enamel

To this day, cavities and damage to enamel are repaired by dentists with the help of synthetic white filling materials. There is no natural alternative to this. But a new 3D model with human dental ...

Study Helps Explain How Xanthan Gum, a Common Food Additive, Is Processed in the Gut

A new study examines the ability of the human gut microbiome to digest xanthan gum, a relatively recently introduced food ingredient found in many processed ...

Newly Identified Cell Type Could Be the Key to Restoring Damaged Salivary Glands

Scientists have discovered a special type of cell that resides in salivary glands and is likely crucial for oral ...

Carbs, Sugary Foods May Influence Poor Oral Health

New research on postmenopausal women identifies associations between commonly eaten foods and the diversity and composition of oral ...

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