Botulinum toxin in dentistry: study shows trends in applications
The use of botulinum toxin (BT), commonly referred to as Botox, is gaining traction in the dental field, offering both therapeutic and cosmetic uses.
Romania tops EU list of dental graduates
High educational standards and affordable tuition fees make Romania an attractive destination for aspiring dental professionals from around the world.
Half skip toothbrushing once a week, finds charity census
New data collected by the Oral Health Foundation shows over half of adults (54%) admit to skipping brushing their teeth at least once a week.
Major contributors revitalise WHO global strategy for oral health
The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a new global oral health action plan, seeking to improve oral health outcomes and reduce the burden of oral disease worldwide by 2030.
Matcha mouthwash inhibits bacteria that causes periodontitis
Periodontitis is an inflammatory gum disease driven by bacterial infection and left untreated it can lead to complications including tooth loss. The disease has also been associated with diabetes, preterm birth, cardiovascular disease, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer.
Hidden challenges of tooth loss and dentures revealed in new study
Improvements in dental care, more people living longer and the social value placed on having a healthy smile has led to people keeping their own teeth longer, but it has also led to an increasing number of people needing some kind of restoration work, including crowns, bridges and implants.
Low-cost liquid tames tooth decay
An inexpensive, cavity-fighting liquid called silver diamine fluoride (SDF) works as well as dental sealants to keep tooth decay at bay in a school cavity prevention and treatment programme, according to a new study by researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry.
New method to test for oral cancer
A team of researchers, led by a clinician scientist at the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Dental Medicine in Ohio in the United States, has discovered a non-invasive, low-cost test to detect oral cancer, monitor precancerous lesions and determine when a biopsy is warranted.
Dublin scientists extract genetic secrets from 4,000-year-old teeth to illuminate the impact of changing human diets over the centuries
The study, carried out in collaboration with archaeologists from the Atlantic Technological University and the University of Edinburgh, was published Molecular Biology and Evolution.
When it comes to bad breath, some bacterial interactions really stink
In a study published last month in mSystems, researchers from Osaka University revealed that the interaction between two common types of oral bacteria leads to the production of a chemical compound that is a major cause of bad breath.