Having to pay for dental health care can put a considerable strain on household finances in many countries, according to an international study led by King’s College London.
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Natural reparative capacity of teeth elucidated
Researchers at Inserm and Paris Descartes University have just taken an important step in research on stem cells and dental repair.
Victorian baby teeth could help predict future health of children today
The team from the Universities of Bradford and Durham analysed the teeth of children and adults from two 19th century cemeteries, one at a Workhouse in Ireland where famine victims were buried and…
A novel way to apply drugs to dental plaque
Nanoparticles release drugs to reduce tooth decayTherapeutic agents intended to reduce dental plaque and prevent tooth decay are often removed by saliva and the act of swallowing before they can…
Physicists shed light on geographic tongue
Physicists from Israel have shed light on the intricate dynamics underpinning a mysterious tongue condition that has been puzzling the medical community for decades.
Treating a common gum condition could reduce risk of heart attacks in kidney disease patients
Treating a common gum condition in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients could significantly reduce their risk of potentially fatal heart disease, Aston University researchers say.
‘Insufficient evidence’ that natural sweetener xylitol prevents tooth decay
A new review of published studies found low-quality evidence that xylitol in toothpaste protects against cavities, and even less quality evidence of it doing so in other products.
New insight into tackling poor oral health in children around the globe
A new research project from the University of Copenhagen has established an effective model for the fight against the escalating burden of tooth decay among children in Asia.
The link between hair disorders and susceptibility to dental caries
At the 93rd General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, researcher Olivier Duverger, National Institutes of Health-National Institute of Neurological…
Distinct brain mechanisms related to dental pain relief
At the 93rd General Session and Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, researcher Michael L.