Dentistry/Periodontal Disease

Gum disease (gingivitis) that goes untreated can become periodontitis. When this happens, the infection that affected your gums causes loss in the bone that supports your teeth. Periodontitis is the main cause of tooth loss in…

The presence of oral bacteria in so-called cystic pancreatic tumours is associated with the severity of the tumour, a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Gut reports. It is hoped that the…

Explosive growth in the dental implant marketCredit: Image Navigation Image Navigation is announcing the world's most advanced image guided implant dentistry system. This new image guided implant (IGI) system extends the use of…

UB researchers receive grant to develop online intervention to improve oral health in dental patients BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Brush your teeth twice per day and floss regularly are habits most people know of, but despite the pleas of dentists…

Increased dust loads result in decreased chewing efficiency in chimpanzeesCredit: © Ellen Schulz-Kornas, Roman Wittig In their study, the researchers collected feces from chimpanzees living at Taï National Park, Ivory Coast, and…

In a Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology study, poor cognitive function in older adults was associated with poorer oral health and higher risk of tooth loss in later life. The study included 4,416 UK adults aged 50 years or…

Scientists identify genes associated with mouth ulcers A large breakthrough has been made in the genetic understanding of mouth ulcers which could provide potential for a new drug to prevent or heal the painful lesions. Mouth ulcers affect…

New material could mean fewer trips to the dentist's office, OHSU scientist reportCredit: OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff A compound used to make car bumpers strong and protect wood decks could prevent return visits to the dentist's…

Findings may help predict aggressive colon cancer and identify new treatment targets NEW YORK, NY (March 4, 2019)--Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have determined how F. nucleatum -- a common oral bacteria…

Bottom Line: This study looked at whether long-term opioid use by one or more family members was associated with long-term opioid use by adolescents and young adults prescribed opioids for the first time after common surgical or dental…