Dentistry Articles & Stories

Our Modern Diet is at the Root of Tooth Decay

A study examining the evolution of our teeth over the last 7,500 years demonstrates that humans today have less diverse oral bacteria compared to historic populations. Scientists believe this has contributed to chronic oral diseases in post-industrial lifestyles. The research was conducted at ... Read More

Dental Anesthesia May Impact Development of Wisdom Teeth in Children

Scientists from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine have found a statistical association between the injection of local dental anesthesia administered to adolescents ages two to six and evidence of missing lower wisdom teeth. The results of this epidemiological study, published in the A... Read More

Fluoride in Drinking Water Decreases Risk of Tooth Decay in Adults

A new study carried out by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Adelaide, Australia has brought forth the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water provides dental health benefits to adults, even for those who had not received this t... Read More

Researchers Grow Teeth from Gum Cells

The day a new "biotooth" can be grown in the gap left by a missing tooth as an alternative to having a false one implanted is now one step closer to reality. UK researchers revealed that they have developed a means of bioengineering new teeth from a person's own gum cells. The report was publi... Read More

Reduced Dementia Risk Linked to Chewing Capacity

People who are able to maintain their ability to chew are possibly less likely to develop dementia, compared to individuals who cannot chew well anymore. This is according to researchers from the Karolinska Institute and Karlstad University. The authors report their findings in the October iss... Read More

Toothpaste Evaluated with New Method

There are numerous types of toothpaste available on the market. They come in several types of pastes and gels, there are some that defend against tooth decay or protect teeth from acid attack, while others are designed for sensitive teeth. But which kinds of toothpastes clean well? And which a... Read More

Research Suggests a New Approach to Stop Periodontal Disease

Periodontitis is a form of chronic gum disease that affects nearly half of the U.S. adult population. The disease occurs when the bacterial community within the mouth becomes unbalanced, causing inflammation and eventually bone loss. Affecting 8.5 percent of U.S. adults, severe periodontitis c... Read More

Males with Erection Issues Are Three Times More Likely to Have Gum Inflammation

Men in their thirties who had inflamed gums triggered by severe periodontal disease were three times more likely to encounter erection difficulties, according to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine. Read More

Vitamin D found to Reduce Incidence of Dental Cavities

A recent review of existing studies indicates a potential new role for vitamin D in helping to prevent tooth decay. Published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, this review included 24 controlled clinical trials, ranging from the 1920s to the 1980s. Read More

Pancreatic Cancer Risk Linked to Oral Bacteria

Pancreatic cancer and gum disease may have an association with one another, according to the British Dental Health Foundation. The study discovered that certain kinds of bacterium present in the formation of gum tissue are linked to a doubling of pancreatic cancer risk. However, they also disc... Read More

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