What ever-growing incisors can teach us about genetic disease

July 18, 2025 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Teeth may seem like static fixtures, but a new collaboration between engineers and clinicians is proving just how dynamic, informative and medically significant our teeth can

New technology shows promise for accelerating healing and managing pain in dentistry

July 17, 2025 0 Comments 0 tags

Schematic diagram of plate design and experimental flow for light irradiation experiments. Credit: Journal of Biophotonics (2025). DOI: 10.1002/jbio.70015 New Griffith University research investigated how the Nuralyte device, similar in

Uncovering the relationship between oral function and lifestyle-related diseases

July 10, 2025 0 Comments 0 tags

Researchers reveal that a decline in oral health may increase the risk of developing lifestyle-related diseases. Credit: U.S Pacific Fleet via Openverse repository. openverse.org/image/c8aff06c-ab24-42bf-ba0f-5006df5681cc?q=Japanese+dentists&p=16 The term “oral health” refers to

Online toolkit to help parents of autistic children improve dental health

July 10, 2025 0 Comments 0 tags

Fredi Kilgallon, aged 11, brushing teeth. Credit: Anne-Marie Kilgallon. A new, free, online support package aims to empower parents of young autistic children to look after their dental health—and reduce

New study identifies key ingredients to expanding dental care in the safety net

July 9, 2025 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are a crucial component of the dental safety net and provide oral health services to those who might not otherwise have

Exploring safer energy drink recipes to protect dental enamel

July 9, 2025 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Adding specific calcium compounds to a popular energy drink reduced dental enamel erosion in vitro, with a calcium/phosphorus/potassium complex offering the strongest protection, according to Universidade

Dental clinic brings confidence and smiles to underserved communities

July 7, 2025 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When Cheryl Martinez enrolled in an addiction recovery program last May, one of her first orders of business was calling Ms. Darlene. Martinez had just spent

Microscopic plant stones can cause permanent damage to tooth enamel

July 7, 2025 0 Comments 0 tags

Profilometry measurements of biocomposite 1 (A), biocomposite 2 (B), and biocomposite 3 (C). Credit: Journal of The Royal Society Interface DOI: doi.org/10.1098/rsif.2025.0175 Tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human

Finding the root of tooth decay in kids

July 3, 2025 0 Comments 0 tags

Credit: Kampus Production/Pexels A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has

Why is mental illness linked to poorer oral health?

July 2, 2025 0 Comments 0 tags

by Bonnie Clough, Amanda Wheeler, Caroline Victoria Robertson, Santosh Tadakamadla, Steve Kisely, The Conversation Credit: Ông Ngọc Dư from Pexels People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that’s