Dentistry News

Posted February 25, 2010:

• Late Baby Teeth May Mean More Orthodontic Visits: Genes Associated With Early Tooth Development Identified

Posted February 23, 2010:

• New Dinosaur Discovered Head First, for a Change
• SIBLING Proteins May Predict Oral Cancer

Posted February 16, 2010:

• Researchers Find Biomarkers in Saliva for Detection of Early-Stage Pancreatic Cancer

Posted February 8, 2010:

• Psychosocial Problems Are Common in Children With Dental Fear

Posted February 5, 2010:

• Biofilms: Discovery of a New Mechanism of Virus Propagation

Posted February 4, 2010:

• Ancient Human Teeth Show That Stress Early in Development Can Shorten Life Span

Posted February 1, 2010:

• Children More Likely to Visit the Dentist If Their Parents Do, Too

Posted January 21, 2010:

• First Oral Bacteria Found Linking a Mother and Her Stillborn Baby

Posted January 20, 2010:

• Parents Should Use Toothpastes That Contain Fluoride With a Minimum Concentration of 1,000 Parts Per Million, Study Suggests

Posted January 19, 2010:

• Painless Plasma Jets Could Replace Dentist's Drill

Posted January 13, 2010:

• One in Four Patients Have Lost Bone Around Their Implants, Swedish Study Finds

Posted January 7, 2010:

• 30,000-Year-Old Child's Teeth Shed New Light on Human Evolution

Posted December 28, 2009:

• First Molars Provide Insight Into Evolution of Great Apes, Humans

Posted December 23, 2009:

• Genetic Study Reveals the Origins of Cavity-Causing Bacteria

Posted December 22, 2009:

• Dental Delight: Tooth of Sea Urchin Shows Formation of Biominerals

Posted December 21, 2009:

• Poisonous Prehistoric 'Raptor' Discovered in China
• Proline Repeats Help Protein Grow Tooth Enamel

Posted December 18, 2009:

• Added Sugar in Raisin Cereals Increases Acidity of Dental Plaque

Posted December 17, 2009:

• Among Apes, Teeth Are Made for the Toughest Times

Posted December 15, 2009:

• Researchers Find Formula for Selling 'but-It's-Good-for-You' Products

Posted December 14, 2009:

• More Than 90 Percent of People With Gum Disease Are at Risk for Diabetes, Study Finds

Posted December 9, 2009:

• Older Dental Fillings Contain Form of Mercury Unlikely to Be Toxic, Study Finds

Posted December 7, 2009:

• Nearly One Third of Human Genome Is Involved in Gingivitis, Study Shows

Posted December 1, 2009:

• Can Cleft Palate Be Healed Before Birth?

Posted November 23, 2009:

• Factors from Common Human Bacteria May Trigger Multiple Sclerosis

Posted November 19, 2009:

• Tooth-Binding Micelles Containing Antimicrobials May Provide Long-Term Cavity Protection

Posted November 16, 2009:

• Study Pits Man Versus Machine in Piecing Together 425-Million-Year-Old Jigsaw

Posted November 13, 2009:

• Mouth Is Indicator of Overall Health, Says Dental School Professor

Posted November 9, 2009:

• Look Ma, No Mercury in Fillings!

Posted November 5, 2009:

• Dentists Can Identify Patients At Risk For Fatal Cardiovascular Event, Study Suggests
• Male Sabertoothed Cats Were Pussycats Compared To Macho Lions

Posted November 4, 2009:

• Hybrid Composite For Root Canal Treatment

Posted November 2, 2009:

• Teeth Grinding Linked To Sleep Apnea; Bruxism Prevalent In Caucasians With Sleep Disorders

Posted October 29, 2009:

• Scientists Build First 'Frequency Comb' To Display Visible 'Teeth'

Posted October 27, 2009:

• Exposure To Alkaline Substances Can Result In Damaged Teeth

Posted October 19, 2009:

• Mercury Levels In Children With Autism And Those Developing Typically Are The Same, Study Finds

Posted October 6, 2009:

• Rare Evidence Of Dinosaur Cannibalism: Meat-Eater Tooth Found In Gorgosaurus Jawbone

Posted September 29, 2009:

• Training Clinicians Helps Reduce Rates Of Early Childhood Cavities

Posted September 25, 2009:

• Body's Immune System Response To Dental Plaque Varies By Gender And Race

Posted September 16, 2009:

• Bitemark Evidence And Analysis Should Be Approached With Caution, According To Study

Posted September 8, 2009:

• Prevent Periodontitis To Reduce The Risk Of Head And Neck Cancer

Posted September 4, 2009:

• Molecular Decay Of Enamel-Specific Gene In Toothless Mammals Supports Theory Of Evolution

Posted August 30, 2009:

• Protein Involved In Causing Gum Disease, Osteoporosis, Arthritis Identified

Posted August 25, 2009:

• MicroRNA In Human Saliva May Help Diagnose Oral Cancer

Posted August 24, 2009:

• Shark Teeth Provide Key To North Sea’s Climatic Past

Posted August 19, 2009:

• Flying By The Skin Of Our Teeth
• Dentists Urged To Take A Role In Identifying Children Suffering From Neglect
• Need For Improved Toy Safety, New Research Shows

Posted August 18, 2009:

• Open Wide And Say 'Zap': New Way To Clinically Assess Condition Of Tooth Enamel Using Lasers

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