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Opioid Alternative: Rutgers Research Reveals Cannabidiol (CBD) Effectively Treats Dental Pain

Rutgers University — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:44:10 +0000

Rutgers researchers report that CBD effectively reduces dental pain, offering a potential alternative to opioids. Further research is planned to confirm these findings and explore...

90% Reduction: Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Eradicates Plaques and Cavities

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:59:44 +0000

3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) decreased the Streptococcus mutans biofilm, a leading contributor to plaque and cavities, by 90%. A significant portion of the global population experiences persistent...

“Gates of Heaven” – The Protein Fueling Oral Cancer’s Pain and Progression

New York University — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 18:47:55 +0000

Protein ORAI1 fuels oral cancers—and may provide a promising therapeutic target. An essential protein that acts as a gatekeeper for calcium entering cells promotes the...

No More Cavities? Organoids Pave the Way for Enamel Regeneration

University of Washington School of Medicine — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:29:54 +0000

This advance is viewed as a pivotal initial step toward innovative therapies for the repair and regeneration of teeth. Stem cells have been used to...

New Fluoride-Free Toothpaste Is Just As Effective at Cavity Prevention

Frontiers — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:17:30 +0000

Patients using a toothpaste that contains a mineral crucial to bone formation were not more likely to develop cavities than patients using a fluoride toothpaste....

Tooth Decay Surprise: New Bacterial Culprit Discovered

SciTechDaily — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:17:29 +0000

A large study in children reveals Selenomonas sputigena’s crucial role as a collaborative partner of Streptococcus in the development of dental cavities. A collaborative study...

Shocking Revelation: Half of Dentists Say Patients Are High at Dental Appointments

American Dental Association — Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:04:04 +0000

Marijuana use may affect oral health and treatment. As personal and medical marijuana use increases nationwide, the American Dental Association (ADA) suggests patients refrain from...

Using Vapes May Increase Risk of Developing Dental Cavities

Tufts University — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 02:48:15 +0000

Researchers say e-cigarettes and similar vaping devices are associated with a higher risk for cavities. A vaping habit could end up leading to a tarnished...

A New Promising Alternative to Opioids for Dental Pain

University of Rochester Medical Center — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:05:19 +0000

A recent University of Rochester research demonstrates a possible substitute for opioids for post-dental extraction pain. Research from the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Eastman...

Scientists Have Created Microrobots That Can Automatically Brush and Floss Your Teeth

University of Pennsylvania — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 09:38:10 +0000

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania demonstrated in a proof-of-concept study that a hands-free device could successfully automate the treatment and removal of dental plaque...

Artificial Intelligence Takes the Guesswork Out of Dental Care

Zach Winn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 12:22:01 +0000

MIT alumni-founded company analyzes and annotates dental X-rays to help dentists offer more comprehensive care. A hospital radiologist is often pictured as a specialist who...

New Consequences of Diabetes Identified

Rutgers University — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 11:23:10 +0000

Diabetes may cause tooth decay and weaken teeth. Recent Rutgers University research may help to explain why people with both Type 1 and Type 2...

7 Worst Habits for Your Dental Health

SciTechDaily.com — Sat, 23 Jul 2022 11:50:41 +0000

It’s easy to forget about your teeth when you’re busy with other things, but taking care of your mouth can help you save money. That’s...

6 Ingredients in Toothpaste to Avoid

SciTechDaily.com — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 13:13:53 +0000

Do you use toothpaste every day? Of course, you do! But do you know what’s in that minty tube of tooth gel? Here’s the reality....

Salivary Immune Signature of COVID Infection – Different Than Other Flu-Like Illnesses

International & American Associations for Dental Research — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:02:44 +0000

Frank A. Boksa, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, Iowa City, IA, presented “Salivary Immune Signature of SARS-nCoV2 Infection” at the hybrid 51st Annual Meeting...

More Evidence That Vaping E-Cigarettes Contributes to Gum Disease

New York University — Tue, 22 Feb 2022 11:00:44 +0000

Research confirms unique community of bacteria and immune responses among people who use e-cigarettes. A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of...

At Last: New Synthetic Tooth Enamel Is Harder and Stronger Than the Real Thing

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:14:07 +0000

Delivering what has been so challenging to produce, researchers present an engineered analog of tooth enamel – an ideal model for designing biomimetic materials –...

Disarming a Blood-Clotting Protein Prevents Periodontal (Gum) Disease in Mice

National Institutes of Health (NIH) — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 11:17:07 +0000

Human and animal study offers insight into treating periodontal disease and other inflammatory disorders. Blocking function of a blood-clotting protein prevented bone loss from periodontal...

DentalSlim Diet Control: Researchers Develop World-First Weight Loss Device

University of Otago — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 19:14:39 +0000

University of Otago and UK researchers have developed a world-first weight-loss device to help fight the global obesity epidemic. DentalSlim Diet Control is an intra-oral...

100-Year-Old Mystery of Children’s “Chalky Teeth” Explained – Affects 1 in 5 Children

Science in Public — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 16:00:17 +0000

A blood protein blocks hardening of enamel on teeth growing inside the jaw. Australian and Chilean researchers solve a 100-year-old mystery and call for education...

New Dental Bleaching Gel: Whiter Teeth, Without the Burn

American Chemical Society — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 16:58:19 +0000

Most people would like to flash a smile of pearly whites, but over time teeth can become stained by foods, beverages, and some medications. Unfortunately,...

Bleeding Gums Can Be a Sign You Need More Vitamin C

University of Washington — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:45:24 +0000

Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing twice a day because...

Research Shows Extensive Damage Caused by Common Teeth-Whitening Products

University of Toronto — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 17:49:51 +0000

A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto highlights the extensive damage that can be caused by common teeth-whitening agents. Published recently in...

“Phantom Head” Used To Devise Strategies To Reduce Aerosolization of SARS-CoV-2 During Dental Procedures

International & American Associations for Dental Research — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 12:00:44 +0000

Limiting infection transmission is central to the safety of all in dentistry, particularly during the current SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, yet many dental procedures unavoidably generate aerosols....