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Hybrid Composite For Root Canal Treatment
A dentist carrying out root
canal treatment will need to
use a variety of compounds.
These do not always bond
together properly and
sometimes expensive
follow-up treatment has to
... > full story
Flying By The Skin Of Our Teeth
A new study looks at the
highly sophisticated
structure of teeth and how
this structure could be
applied to aircraft and
space vehicles of the
future. ... > full story
How To Manage Dental Erosion Caused By Everyday Beverages
Researchers have outlined
the acidic content of
beverages, such as soda;
lemon, grapefruit and orange
juice; green and black tea;
and revealed three steps to
... > full story
Mercury Released By Dental Amalgam Fillings Are Not High Enough To Cause Harm, FDA Finds
The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration has issued a
final regulation classifying
dental amalgam and its
component parts -- elemental
... > full story
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Factors from Common Human Bacteria May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis
November 24, 2009 — New research suggests that a common oral bacterium may exacerbate autoimmune disease. Multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease where the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord, affects nearly 1 in ... > full story -
Tooth-Binding Micelles Containing Antimicrobials May Provide Long-Term Cavity Protection
November 22, 2009 — A new study suggests that tooth-binding micelles (or particles) may provide long-term cavity protection by adhering to tooth surfaces and gradually releasing encapsulated antimicrobials. Formulation ... > full story -
Mouth Is Indicator of Overall Health, Says Dental School Professor
November 14, 2009 — One day in medical clinics, the big picture of a patient's state of health may be found in little pictures from the mouth, says an ... > full story -
Dentists Can Identify Patients At Risk For Fatal Cardiovascular Event, Study Suggests
November 12, 2009 — A new study indicates dentists can play a potentially life-saving role in health care by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks and referring them to physicians for further ... > full story -
Look Ma, No Mercury In Fillings!
November 9, 2009 — Tooth enamel is hardest material in the human body because it's made almost entirely of minerals. As tough as it may be, however, enamel can be broken down by bacteria, forming cavities and ... > full story -
Teeth Grinding Linked To Sleep Apnea; Bruxism Prevalent In Caucasians With Sleep Disorders
November 5, 2009 — New research has found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with OSA suffers from nighttime teeth grinding. This seems to be especially more prevalent in men and in Caucasians compared with other ethnic ... > full story -
Exposure To Alkaline Substances Can Result In Damaged Teeth
October 27, 2009 — It has long been known that acids can erode tooth enamel but a new Swedish study shows that strong alkaline substances can damage teeth too -- substances with high pH values can destroy parts of the ... > full story -
Body's Immune System Response To Dental Plaque Varies By Gender And Race
September 28, 2009 — In a study of healthy men and women, dentistry researchers found that dental plaque accumulation did not result in a change in total white blood count, a known risk factor for adverse cardiac events. ... > full story -
Prevent Periodontitis To Reduce The Risk Of Head And Neck Cancer
September 8, 2009 — Chronic periodontitis, a form of gum disease, is an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. This suggests the need for increased efforts to prevent and treat periodontitis ... > full story -
Dentists Urged To Take A Role In Identifying Children Suffering From Neglect
August 31, 2009 — A new policy urging dentists to check for tell-tale signs of neglect when treating children with severe oral disease has been ... > full story
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