Dentistry/Periodontal Disease

Alexandria, VA, USA - 2019 marks the Centennial of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR). Over the last century the JDR has been dedicated to the dissemination of new knowledge and information on all sciences relevant to dentistry and to…

Alexandria, VA, USA - On September 14, 2018 AADR held the "Oral Health Effects of Tobacco Products: Science and Regulatory Policy" meeting in Bethesda, Maryland, USA. The papers resulting from this conference are published in the latest…

Fluoride varnish has become a popular anti-cavity treatment for children, and it isn't hard to see why. It's relatively easy to apply, and not just for dentists or dental hygienists. Pediatricians can do it as well, with minimal…

New technology to improve dental implant bridges invented by Dr. Avinash Bidra, associate professor at the UConn School of Dental Medicine, recently received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This is Bidra's…

Study shows NYU College of Dentistry's Saturday Academy boosts underrepresented high school students' interest in health professionsCredit: NYU College of Dentistry The field of dentistry has a diversity problem. Despite…

Credit: Photo by Niclas Lofgren In a group of internationally adopted children with cleft lip and/or palate, speech at age five is impaired compared to a corresponding group of children born in Sweden, a study shows. The adopted…

Studies examine the role of psychosocial factors in oral health among older Chinese Americans Oral health is an essential part of psychological well-being and overall health in older adults. Poor oral health is associated with decreased…

This is a peer-reviewed, randomized, double-blind crossover study conducted in humans Exercise is known to reduce blood pressure - but the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to…

New research published in the Journal of Dental Research has shed light on the science behind the formation of the periodontal ligamentCredit: University of Plymouth Our teeth take thousands of bites per day, and understanding…

Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, finds a new UCL study. The findings, published in the British Dental Journal, highlight potential for improvement as most of…