Dentistry/Periodontal Disease

Findings have implications for studying evolution of menopause, birth patterns, and offspring rearing of earlier humansCredit: Image courtesy of Paola Cerrito Teeth constitute a permanent and faithful biological archive of the entirety…

Oral care coverage acts as a strong draw for enrolling in Medicare Advantage plansCredit: University of Michigan Nearly all older Americans support adding a dental benefit to the Medicare program that covers most people over age 65,…

The first study looking at the effect of chlorhexidine mouthwash on the entire oral microbiome has found its use significantly increases the abundance of lactate-producing bacteria that lower saliva pH, and may increase the risk of tooth…

Credit: Institute of Oral Biology, University of Zurich Stem cells can generate a variety of specific tissues and are increasingly used for clinical applications such as the replacement of bone or cartilage. However, stem cells are also…

New research from the University of Pennsylvania's School of Dental Medicine gives a satellite-level view of how biofilms grow and expand on a surfaceCredit: Geelsu Hwang/University of Pennsylvania Microbiologists have long adopted the…

Pain researchers around the world have agreed to classify pain in the mouth, jaw and face according to the same system; according to a Danish participant, this means more precise diagnoses and improved treatment For the first time, an…

Arlington Heights, Ill., March 10, 2020 - The Academy of Osseointegration's (AO) Board of Directors and staff sincerely appreciate the understanding shown by members and the global implant dentistry community in response to last week's…

Dental teams could play an integral role in identifying people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes as well as in the early detection of the condition in those who are undiagnosed, new research suggests. The systematic review,…

Oral microbiome was subject of crowd-sourced study by CSU, Denver museumCredit: Denver Museum of Nature & Science Most people know that good oral hygiene - brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits - is linked to good health.…

Study shows Plaque HD® significantly reduces inflammation throughout the bodyCredit: Plaque HD® For decades, researchers have suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart…

Cooral® system on track with US De Novo 510 k process for market registration in the USCredit: BrainCool AB LUND, Sweden--February 11, 2020--BrainCool AB, a Swedish medical device innovator, and a world leader in medical…

Alexandria, VA, USA - The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) and American Association for Dental Research (AADR) are pleased to announce that Nicholas Jakubovics, Newcastle University, England, has been selected as the…

Credit: Aira Burkhart/West Virginia University Children with higher concentrations of a certain chemical in their blood are more likely to get cavities, according to a new study by West Virginia University School of Dentistry…

PORTLAND, Ore. - A new study suggests that roughly half of the opioid prescriptions written by dentists in the United States exceed the three-day supply recommended by federal dental pain-management guidelines. The research also showed…

The threat of antimicrobial resistance to medication is a global health issue. Recent years have seen a surge in our awareness of resistance genes; and as a result of the prevalence of these genes, antibiotics are becoming less effective…

New largescale study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found overprescription of opioids by dentists common, particularly to patients at high risk for substance abuse, and that almost 1/3 of patients received more powerful…

Sweet soft drinks and lots of sugar increase the risk of both dental cavities and inflammation of the gums -- known as periodontal diseases Sweet soft drinks and lots of sugar increase the risk of both dental cavities and inflammation…

Cavities, or dental caries, are the most widespread non-communicable disease globally, according to the World Health Organization. Having a cavity drilled and filled at the dentist's office can be painful, but untreated caries could lead…

Effectiveness of anti-inflammatories following surgery depends on when you take them If you have just had knee, shoulder or hip surgery, you may want to take anti-inflammatories in the morning or at noon, but not at night. A McGill-led…

Study shows human ancestors could have consumed hard plant tissues without damaging their teeth Go ahead, take a big bite. Hard plant foods may have made up a larger part of early human ancestors' diet than currently presumed,…