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Nanotechnology May Increase Longevity Of Dental Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings may
be more attractive than
silver ones, but the bonds
between the white filling
and the tooth quickly age
and degrade. Researchers
... > full story
Simulation Helps Students Learn Dental Implant Procedures
A realistic computer game
will soon be used to help
dental students worldwide
learn and reinforce dental
implant procedures. ... > full story
Dentures: 3D Digital Images Of Tooth Contours May Replace Plaster Models
Using current technology,
dental technicians can only
make dentures using a bite
impression. The silicone
template for this plaster
... > full story
Wiping Out Tooth Infections: Cool Plasma Packs Heat Against Biofilms
Miniature plasma -- silent
and cool to the touch --
wipes out tenacious
infections quickly and
easily in teeth. The
... > full story
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New Treatment For Receding Gums: No Pain, Lots Of Gain
July 4, 2009 — Dental researchers have demonstrated three-year success with a tissue regeneration application that reduces the pain and recovery time of gum grafting surgery. This specific treatment eliminates the ... > full story -
History Of Periodontitis Linked To Cerebrovascular Disease In Men
July 3, 2009 — The potential role of periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the gums, in the risk of cardiovascular disease, particularly ischemic stroke, has received growing attention during the last decade. A ... > full story -
Orange Juice Worse For Teeth Than Whitening Agents, Study Finds
July 1, 2009 — Researchers have determined that the effects of 6 percent hydrogen peroxide, the common ingredient in professional and over-the-counter whitening products, are insignificant compared to acidic fruit ... > full story -
Patients With Moderate To Severe Periodontitis Need Evaluation For Heart Disease Risk
June 30, 2009 — Patients with moderate to severe periodontitis should receive evaluation and possible treatment to reduce their risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to a special consensus ... > full story -
Over Half Of People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Periodontitis
June 12, 2009 — Over half (56 percent) of people with RA also have periodontitis, displaying fewer teeth than healthy matched controls, high prevalence of oral sites presenting dental plaque and advanced attachment ... > full story -
Newly Discovered Reactions From An Old Drug May Lead To New Antibiotics
June 6, 2009 — A mineral found at health food stores could be the key to developing a new line of antibiotics for bacteria that commonly cause diarrhea, tooth decay and, in some severe cases, death. Selenium is ... > full story -
Dental Researchers ID New Target In Fight Against Osteoporosis, Periodontitis
May 30, 2009 — Researchers have identified a promising new target in the fight against osteoporosis and periodontitis: inhibiting the activity of the NF-kB protein restores a healthy balance between bone formation ... > full story -
Treating Gum Disease Helps Rheumatoid Arthritis Sufferers
May 29, 2009 — Not yet convinced about keeping your teeth healthy, here's another reason. People who suffer from gum disease and also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis, reduced their arthritic pain, number ... > full story -
Is Vitamin D Deficiency Linked To Alzheimer's Disease And Vascular Dementia?
May 27, 2009 — There are several risk factors for the development of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Based on an increasing number of studies linking these risk factors with Vitamin D deficiency, a new ... > full story -
Stronger Material For Filling Dental Cavities Has Ingredients From Human Body
May 27, 2009 — Scientists are reporting development of a new dental filling material that substitutes natural ingredients from the human body for controversial ingredients in existing "composite," or plastic, ... > full story
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