https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/dentistry/ Latest research on periodontal diseases. Information on a broad range of dental health topics, including dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and general dental health. en-us Sun, 12 Mar 2017 13:09:50 EDT Sun, 12 Mar 2017 13:09:50 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/dentistry/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170301132021.htm Unavoidable vibrations, such as those on airplanes, cause rigid structures to age and crack, but researchers may have an answer for that -- design them more like tooth enamel, which could lead to more resilient flight computers, for instance. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 13:20:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170301132021.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170301091446.htm A tailored preventive oral health intervention significantly improved the cleanliness of teeth and dentures among elderly home care clients. In addition, functional ability and cognitive function were strongly associated with better oral hygiene, according to a new study. Wed, 01 Mar 2017 09:14:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170301091446.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170227121255.htm Children receiving early preventive dental care from a dentist had more frequent tooth decay-related treatment, a higher rate of visits and higher annual dental expenditures, a new study concludes. Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:12:55 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170227121255.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170222082320.htm Estrogen therapy has already been credited with helping women manage an array of menopause-related issues, including reducing hot flashes, improving heart health and bone density, and maintaining levels of sexual satisfaction. Now a new study suggests that the same estrogen therapy used to treat osteoporosis can actually lead to healthier teeth and gums. Wed, 22 Feb 2017 08:23:20 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170222082320.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170220085129.htm Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by sharp, lancinating pain in the teeth or facial area. The standard treatment for this chronic nerve pain can cause burdening side effects. A novel substance inhibits the pain effectively and is well tolerated, as documented by the initial results of an international study. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 08:51:29 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170220085129.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170219165121.htm Dentists aren't the only people who influence how we take care of our teeth; our friends and family play a big role, too. Sun, 19 Feb 2017 16:51:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170219165121.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170207142659.htm The human mouth can harbor more than 700 different species of bacteria. Under normal circumstances these microbes co-exist with us as part of our resident oral microbiota. But when bacteria spread to other tissues via the blood stream, the results can be catastrophic. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:26:59 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170207142659.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170207142621.htm Bacteria are not the sole cause of cavities; tooth resistance also plays an instrumental role. Researchers demonstrate that mutated genes lead to defects in the tooth enamel and can therefore encourage the development of cavities. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 14:26:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/02/170207142621.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170125120147.htm The acculturation variable - length of stay in the US - had the strongest association with having a dental visit in the previous twelve months among Asian immigrants, results of a new study have indicated. This finding remained significant even after controlling for family income level and dental care insurance status, further suggesting its important impact. Wed, 25 Jan 2017 12:01:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170125120147.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170118103902.htm A multidisciplinary team of researchers has developed a dental implant that gradually releases drugs from a built-in reservoir. This helps prevent and fight infections, they say. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:39:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170118103902.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170118103822.htm Two unique molecules have been discovered by researchers in a species of lichen growing in northern Quebec. A number of compounds with interesting antibacterial properties have also been isolated from the lichen, according to an article. Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:38:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170118103822.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170109191553.htm When anthropologists of the future find our fossilized teeth, what will they be able to conclude about our lives? One researcher has an idea. Mon, 09 Jan 2017 19:15:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170109191553.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170109092624.htm A new method of stimulating the renewal of living stem cells in tooth pulp using an Alzheimer's drug has been discovered by a team of researchers. Mon, 09 Jan 2017 09:26:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/01/170109092624.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161226175346.htm Scientists are developing coatings for dental implants to help ensure successful implantation. Mon, 26 Dec 2016 17:53:46 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161226175346.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161222130403.htm 41 percent of scuba divers experienced dental symptoms in the water, research shows. Recreational divers should consider consulting with their dentist before diving if they recently received dental care. Thu, 22 Dec 2016 13:04:03 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161222130403.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161219120115.htm Delivery of stem cells to damaged tooth roots using a collagen-derived biomaterial is effective at regenerating dental pulp-like tissue and shows promise as a potential therapy for restoring natural tooth function in a rodent model. Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:01:15 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161219120115.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161215191602.htm Reducing sugar content of high and mid sugar drinks is likely to have the greatest impact on health, with fewer cases of obesity, diabetes and tooth decay. The UK soft drinks industry levy, due to be introduced in April 2018, is estimated to have significant health benefits, especially among children, according to the first study to estimate its health impact. Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:16:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161215191602.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161214145602.htm New evidence suggests that a bacterium known to cause chronic inflammatory gum infections also triggers the inflammatory “autoimmune” response characteristic of chronic, joint-destroying rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The new findings have important implications for prevention and treatment of RA, say the researchers. Wed, 14 Dec 2016 14:56:02 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161214145602.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161208094053.htm Dental problems commonly associated with cleft lip and palate may be caused by abnormalities in salivary glands and an imbalance of immune compounds in the mouth, report investigators. Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:40:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161208094053.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161206111728.htm An analysis of 2,000-year-old human remains from several regions across the Italian peninsula has confirmed the presence of malaria during the Roman Empire, addressing a longstanding debate about its pervasiveness in this ancient civilization. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:17:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161206111728.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161205113748.htm A world-first vaccine that could eliminate or at least reduce the need for surgery and antibiotics for severe gum disease has been validated by new research. Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:37:48 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161205113748.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161201120128.htm Researchers are increasingly skeptical about the validity of bite-mark identification as trial evidence. A new paper describes the legal basis for the rise of bite-mark identification and reviews relevant empirical research on bite-mark identification -- highlighting both the lack of research and the lack of support provided by what research does exist. Thu, 01 Dec 2016 12:01:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161201120128.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161125084242.htm A new analysis reveals that rates of mouth (oral) cancer have jumped by 68 per cent in the UK over the last 20 years. The figures reveal the cancer is on the rise for men and women, young and old, climbing from eight to 13 cases per 100,000 people over the last two decades. Fri, 25 Nov 2016 08:42:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161125084242.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161118131822.htm Small amounts of damage to salad leaves in bagged salads encourage the presence of Salmonella enterica, new research has found. Juices released from damaged leaves also enhance the pathogen’s ability to attach to the salad’s plastic container. Fri, 18 Nov 2016 13:18:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161118131822.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161116155511.htm Electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes, a new study proposes. The study provides the first scientific study to address e-cigarettes and their detrimental effect on oral health on cellular and molecular levels. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:55:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161116155511.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161116144701.htm Analysis of wear patterns on fossil teeth from East African hominins suggests the diets of Paranthropus aethiopicus and Paranthropus boisei were softer than had been thought, according to a study. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:47:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161116144701.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161116101821.htm A large number of mouth cells exposed to e-cigarette vapor in the laboratory die within a few days, according to a new study. Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:18:21 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/11/161116101821.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161027122221.htm That twice-yearly trip to the dentist could do more than keep teeth and gums healthy: It may decrease the risk of pneumonia by reducing bacteria in the mouth, suggests research. Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:22:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161027122221.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161026165939.htm School-based dental sealant programs, in which students receive preventative oral care while at school, are cost-effective in protecting at-risk children's permanent teeth from decay, new research findings demonstrate. Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:59:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161026165939.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161025220345.htm Two commonly-used drugs affect dental implant integration, investigators have found. They report that one helps, while the other hinders. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:03:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161025220345.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161025214813.htm Children who require both dental and non-dental medical procedures should have them completed under one general anesthesia session whenever possible, which is ideal for both the patient and family, suggests new research. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:48:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161025214813.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161025214654.htm The next time you brush your teeth, consider capturing the action on your cell phone -- and sharing it with your dentist. The results might provide you with a better shine and fewer cavities by helping you learn to brush more effectively, say researchers. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:46:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161025214654.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161020143529.htm Researchers have developed computer simulations showing how lasers attack oral bacterial colonies, suggesting that benefits of using lasers in oral debridement include killing bacteria and promoting better dental health. Thu, 20 Oct 2016 14:35:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161020143529.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161019082912.htm For decades, research has suggested a link between oral health and inflammatory diseases affecting the entire body -- in particular, heart attacks and strokes. Results from a randomized trial of a novel plaque identifying toothpaste, Plaque HD®, produced statistically significant reductions in dental plaque and inflammation throughout the body as measured by high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a sensitive marker for future heart attacks and strokes. Wed, 19 Oct 2016 08:29:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161019082912.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161017124015.htm Remember dropping your milk teeth? After a lot of wiggling the tooth finally dropped out. But in your hand was only the enamel-covered crown: the entire root of the tooth had somehow disappeared. Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:40:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161017124015.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161013111707.htm Psychology researchers have discovered evidence of a genetic basis for fearing dental treatment. The authors found that some of the genes that influence fear of pain likely also influence dental fear. This finding provides new information that clarifies how fear of pain may contribute to the development of dental fear. Thu, 13 Oct 2016 11:17:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161013111707.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161004103649.htm 41 master regulator genes have been identified that may cause gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. Identification of the genes represents a vital step toward developing compounds that can be used in targeted, individualized treatment of severe periodontitis, before loss of teeth and supportive bone occurs, say the researchers. Tue, 04 Oct 2016 10:36:49 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/10/161004103649.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160927143042.htm Dental surface restorations composed of dental amalgam, a mixture of mercury, silver, tin and other metals, significantly contribute to prolonged mercury levels in the body, according to new research. Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:30:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160927143042.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160926100014.htm The first data on dental fillings that can actively repair tooth decay has been presented by a researcher. This data, indicating smart repair of tooth decay, prolonging the life of composite fillings and reducing the need for mercury based amalgams indicates a significant step forward in tooth restorative materials. Mon, 26 Sep 2016 10:00:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160926100014.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160922161235.htm More than half of opioids prescribed to patients following surgical tooth extraction – such as the removal of impacted wisdom teeth – were left unused by patients, research shows. The authors say the surplus is troubling given the ongoing opioid epidemic and evidence showing that individuals who abuse prescription opioids often use leftover pills that were prescribed for friends or family members. Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:12:35 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160922161235.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160914090458.htm In recent years there has been increasing medical interest in correcting teeth that do not touch perfectly in order to prevent problems such as jaw pain, gaps between teeth and crowding. Now, a new study has concluded that dental occlusion is also related to the control of posture and balance. Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:04:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160914090458.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160913173321.htm New research suggests that it is essential for older adults to receive adequate dental care, as well as the support they need to maintain good oral health self-care. Tue, 13 Sep 2016 17:33:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160913173321.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160907143134.htm Some nanoscale elements that govern the behavior of our teeth have now been identified by scientists. Material and structures engineers worked with dentists and bioengineers to map the exact composition and structure of tooth enamel at the atomic scale. Wed, 07 Sep 2016 14:31:34 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160907143134.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160906085840.htm Researchers have isolated an enzyme from bacteria present in human saliva that has potential as a therapy for celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune disorder that causes severe digestive and other health problems among sufferers when they consume gluten. Tue, 06 Sep 2016 08:58:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160906085840.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160823103228.htm A research team combined a protein that stimulates bone formation with a peptide that promotes osteoblast differentiation, and delivered them into mouse jawbones by injection within a gelatin carrier. The technique induced formation of new bone, suggesting its potential as a non-invasive means of replacing lost jawbone. Tue, 23 Aug 2016 10:32:28 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160823103228.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160822215241.htm Patients with persistent face pain should be tested to ensure they get the best and most rapid treatment whilst also saving the healthcare system money, say experts from England. Mon, 22 Aug 2016 21:52:41 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160822215241.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160817132105.htm If you hate going to the dentist, here's some good news. New research shows that melanocortin agonism may effectively control the inflammation that often occurs in gum tissue. Wed, 17 Aug 2016 13:21:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160817132105.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160812151854.htm Gingivitis, a common and mild form of gum disease can progress to periodontitis, a more serious infection that damages the soft tissue of the gums and sometimes even destroys the bone supporting the teeth. An international team of researchers and clinicians has charted the microbial ecology of the mouth at all stages of this progression, in nearly 1,000 women in Malawi. This work is laying a foundation of knowledge that could lead to better oral health. Fri, 12 Aug 2016 15:18:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160812151854.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160810180646.htm Isotopic analysis of teeth may identify signs of starvation in human tissues from 19th century Irish workhouse residents, according to a new study. Wed, 10 Aug 2016 18:06:46 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160810180646.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160810143748.htm Recording smart phone video 'selfies' of tooth-brushing can help people learn to improve their oral health care techniques, according to a new study. Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:37:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160810143748.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160810141922.htm In a study spanning molecular genetics, stem cells and the sciences of both brain and behavior, researchers have created a neurodevelopmental model of a rare genetic disorder that may provide new insights into the underlying neurobiology of the human social brain. Wed, 10 Aug 2016 14:19:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160810141922.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160808091253.htm Watching cartoons through video glasses during dental treatment could help lessen children's anxiety and distress as well as reducing disruptive behavior, according to a randomized controlled trial. Mon, 08 Aug 2016 09:12:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160808091253.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160802151321.htm Teledentistry can safely and effectively deliver dental care to people who lack it, according to a six-year demonstration. Bringing "virtual dental homes" to schools, nursing homes and long-term care facilities can keep people healthy -- reducing school absenteeism, lessening the need for parents to leave work to care for an ailing child, and helping to prevent suffering for millions of people who have no access to a dentist, the study shows. Tue, 02 Aug 2016 15:13:21 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160802151321.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160802104159.htm An infection of the root tip of a tooth increases the risk of coronary artery disease, even if the infection is symptomless. Hidden dental root tip infections are very common: as many as one in four in Finland suffer from at least one. Such infections are usually detected by chance from X-rays. Tue, 02 Aug 2016 10:41:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/08/160802104159.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160726131658.htm The bacteria that live in dental plaque and contribute to tooth decay often resist traditional antimicrobial treatment, as they can 'hide' within a sticky biofilm matrix, a glue-like polymer scaffold. A new strategy took a more sophisticated approach. Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:16:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160726131658.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160725105219.htm New ongoing research is showing more evidence that children may receive oral microbes from other, nonrelative children. It was previously believed that these microbes were passed primarily from mother to child, but in a recent study, researchers found that 72 percent of children harbored at least one strain of the cavity-causing Streptococcus mutans not found in any cohabiting family members. Mon, 25 Jul 2016 10:52:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160725105219.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160718133338.htm A new study has revealed a relationship between chronic periodontitis and lacunar infarct, two common diseases in the elderly. Chronic periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the gums, whereas lacunar infarct is a type of cerebral small vessel disease that can lead to a stroke. Mon, 18 Jul 2016 13:33:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160718133338.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160711122610.htm More than one-third of Bronx residents are born outside of the United States. Often separated from family, challenged by language barriers, unfamiliar with health resources, and burdened by poverty, they are at high risk for health problems. And these risks extend to their young children. Mon, 11 Jul 2016 12:26:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160711122610.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160627095627.htm A high proportion of 12-14 year olds are regularly consuming sports drinks socially, increasing their risk of obesity and tooth erosion, concludes a new survey. Mon, 27 Jun 2016 09:56:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160627095627.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160623165944.htm Overweight and obesity have been associated with increased periodontitis risk. However, uncertainty persists regarding the causal relationship of such conditions. In this study, participants were followed periodically since their birth. Anthropometric measures and habits were assessed during the life-course. Thu, 23 Jun 2016 16:59:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/06/160623165944.htm