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Exploring safer energy drink recipes to protect dental enamel
Adding specific calcium compounds to a popular energy drink reduced dental enamel erosion in vitro, with a calcium/phosphorus/potassium complex offering the strongest protection, according to Universidade do Estado do Rio ...
New study identifies key ingredients to expanding dental care in the safety net
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are a crucial component of the dental safety net and provide oral health services to those who might not otherwise have access to needed care, including low-income individuals, the ...
Jul 8, 2025
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Microscopic plant stones can cause permanent damage to tooth enamel
Tooth enamel, the hardest substance in the human body, may be at risk of gradual and permanent wear from chewing vegetables.
Dental clinic brings confidence and smiles to underserved communities
When Cheryl Martinez enrolled in an addiction recovery program last May, one of her first orders of business was calling Ms. Darlene.
Jul 7, 2025
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Finding the root of tooth decay in kids
A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has confirmed, with early childhood tooth decay affecting nearly ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Gum disease, decay, missing teeth: Why is mental illness linked to poorer oral health?
People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that's perhaps lesser known is that they're more likely than the overall population to have poor oral health.
Jul 2, 2025
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Fluoride has greater benefits for vulnerable children
Water fluoridation is effective in preventing tooth decay overall, but there are greater benefits for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, University of Queensland research has found.
Jul 2, 2025
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Herbal mouthwash targets gum germs while letting helpful bacteria flourish
Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9% of germs in your mouth, but Rutgers Health researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral health by eliminating beneficial bacteria along with the bad.
Jul 1, 2025
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One in three Florida third graders have untreated cavities: How parents can protect their children's teeth
"He hides his smile in every school photo," Jayden's mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son.
Jun 30, 2025
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Systematic review explores geographic barriers to dental care, recommends access policies
A systematic review from King's College London sets out to explore the geographic barriers to dental care and makes dental access recommendations for health policy.
Jun 27, 2025
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More than half of US teens have had at least one cavity, but fluoride programs in schools help prevent them
Programs delivering fluoride varnish in schools significantly reduce cavities in children. That is a key finding of our recently published study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Jun 25, 2025
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AI system predicts early childhood cavities in individual teeth with high accuracy
Early childhood caries (ECC)—the world's most prevalent chronic childhood disease—disproportionately targets specific teeth, a mystery that has remained unresolved until now.
Jun 23, 2025
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Open technique is best surgical approach for exposing impacted canines in children, study finds
A new study has gained international attention for providing clear, research-based answers to a question dentists worldwide have debated for years: Should an open or closed surgical technique be used when children have canine ...
Jun 19, 2025
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Redefining dentistry in primary care a must, say researchers
By weaving oral health into primary care education, research, and community practice, recent studies demonstrate that prevention-driven, patient-centered care is imperative for a healthy population.
Jun 18, 2025
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Space conditions can cause gum inflammation and bone loss, say scientists
Living in zero gravity can lead to periodontitis, a common and serious condition where the gums become inflamed and the bone that supports teeth starts to break down, eventually leading to tooth loss, scientists reveal in ...
Jun 16, 2025
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Eco-friendly coatings boost strength and biocompatibility of titanium dental implants
New research from SUNY Polytechnic Institute introduces an innovative, eco-friendly method to enhance the performance and longevity of titanium-based dental implants, focusing on improving the biocompatibility and mechanical ...
Jun 12, 2025
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Depression linked to a less diverse oral microbiome
A rich and varied mix of microbes in the mouth, particularly bacteria, is not only important for our oral health, but may hold clues for other conditions.
Jun 12, 2025
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A combination of exercise and omega-3 can reduce the severity of tooth root infections
A study published in the journal Scientific Reports indicates that physical exercise combined with omega-3 supplementation considerably improves the immune response and reduces the severity of chronic apical periodontitis.
Jun 12, 2025
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'Smart' dental implants developed that feel and function like natural teeth
Each year, millions of people in the U.S. get dental implants as a long-term, natural-looking fix for missing teeth. But traditional implants don't fully mimic real teeth.
Jun 11, 2025
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School dental treatments stop kids' tooth decay in its tracks
Two topical treatments applied to kids' cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a study led by NYU College of Dentistry and published in JAMA Network Open.
Jun 9, 2025
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Three ways to make dental care kinder for anxious patients
For many, a visit to the dentist brings fear, anxiety, or memories of uncomfortable experiences. But dentistry is changing—and it's becoming much kinder.
Jun 4, 2025
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Common bone medications linked to serious jaw disease
Certain medications used in the treatment of bone conditions, particularly when combined with corticosteroids, may significantly increase the risk of a rare but serious jaw disease. This finding comes from a study by the ...
Jun 3, 2025
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Patients say 'yes..ish' to the use of AI in dentistry
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be integrated into health care, a new multinational study involving Aarhus University sheds light on how dental patients really feel about its growing role in diagnostics. The ...
Jun 2, 2025
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