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Most People Don't Brush Their Teeth Effectively to Prevent Tooth Decay

A Swedish study found almost all Swedes brush their teeth, but only one in ten brushes teeth in a way that effectively prevents tooth decay. Now researchers

Next-Gen Dental Filling Not Only Fills Up Cavity, but also Regenerates Tooth

Researchers at Maryland University School of Dentistry have managed to fill a dental cavity using nanotechnology in a material that not only kills the

Sports and Energy Drinks Cause Permanent Tooth Damage

Consumption of sports and energy drinks cause irreversible damage to teeth, say researchers. And energy drinks are twice as likely to destroy enamel than sports drinks.

Increased Dietary Calcium Intake Could Help Solve Widespread Dental Problems in Ethiopia

A new study conducted by researchers in Duke University has revealed that widespread dental health problems in Ethiopia's Main Rift Valley could be brought

IADR/AADR Propose New Classification for Severe, Early Childhood Caries

Two new studies dealing with the definitions of dental caries susceptibility to the hypomineralization and hypoplasia have been published by the International

Association Between Oral Health and Heart Health

A comprehensive review of the literature undertaken by the American Heart Association (AHA) on the relationship between periodontal disease and heart

Gum Disease in Elderly Linked to Low Protein Levels

Low levels of a protein known as Del-1 may be the cause of gum diseases in older people according to a new study published in the journal Nature Immunology.

Study Warns of Killer Bugs in Dentures

A new study has warned that dentures, despite its clean look, could be teeming with killer bugs like MRSA. Researchers have advised that putting infected

Our Teeth are Shaped by What We Eat

New research has suggested that the roughness of tooth surfaces can reveal what we have been eating. Indeed, evidence from teeth can be used to determine

Tooth Tattoo Tastes Illness on Breath

An ultra-sensitive 'early warning system' for disease has been developed via graphene. The tiny sensor created from graphene can be 'tattooed' onto teeth.

Rubbing Toothpaste on Gums Protects Against Cavities

New research says that rubbing toothpaste on your gums after lunch lowers the risk of developing cavities. "Rubbing toothpaste on to your teeth (and

Protection Against Tooth Decay Quadrupled by New Massage Method

Try massaging your teeth with a high-fluoride toothpaste after lunch if you want to avoid cavities. "Rubbing toothpaste onto your teeth increases

Poor Oral Hygiene Elevates Endocarditis Risk

Poor dental hygiene behaviors raise endocarditis risk in patients with congenital heart disease as they are less likely to floss, brush and visit the dentist than their peers.

Dental Pain may be Combated by Ancient Herbal Remedy Used by Incas

An ancient herbal remedy used by the Incas can be more effective in combating dental pain compared to existing drugs. Researchers led by Dr Francoise

Women in Their 40s Find Visits to Dentist Stressful

A new study published in the Australian Dental Journal has found that women in their 40s were more likely to get stressed over a visit to the dentist.

Your Mouth Merits a Silver Wash

Yeasts cause difficult-to-treat mouth infections hence are killed using silver nanoparticles in the laboratory, discover scientists. These yeast infections,

New Crowing Technique for Treating Tooth Decay

Scientists have come up with a novel technique for treating decayed tooth to end painful fillings. Experts are testing a pain-free way dealing

Novel Method to Enhance Gum Healing

A new method developed by scientists makes use of bovine collagen to enhance gum healing. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal

Millions of Indians Haunted by Fear of Bad Breath

Doctors have said that bad breath is a problem which leads to low self esteem. However, what could be worse is the fear of bad breath, which affects nearly five percent of India's adult population.

Bad Breath Could Speed Up Development of Stem Cells in Dental Pulp

Bad breath could be beneficial after all with a new study published in the Journal of Breath Research suggesting that the compound responsible for bad

50p Rise in Basic NHS Dental Treatment on the Anvil

The British government has announced a hike in the NHS dental costs starting from April 1 with the cost of a basic dental treatment rising by 50p to 17.

FDA Issues Warning on Battery-Powered Toothbrushes

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to the public about the dangers of using battery-powered toothbrushes after it was revealed that

Gum Health may be Compromised by Injectable Progesterone Contraceptives

New research has indicated that injectable progesterone contraceptives may be associated with poor periodontal health. The research appears in the iJournal of Periodontology/i.

Oz Government Orders Recall of Two DIY Teeth Whitening Kits

The Australian government has ordered a dental company to recall two types of do-it-yourself teeth whitening kits following reports that they contain

New Dental Tool Promises to Make Visit to the Dentist Pain-free

A new gas-firing device has been developed as a painless substitute to the dentist's drill and can make the fillings even stronger, researchers say. The

More on Effective Use of Fluoride in Asia

Proceedings from the Workshop on Effective Use of Fluoride in Asia, which took place March 22-24, 2011, in Phan-Nga, Thailand have been published by the

Guidelines on Infant Oral Health

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommended infants 6 to 12 months old for dental visits. More than 40 percent of children have tooth decay by the time they reach kindergarten.

Brushing Teeth Twice Daily may Reduce Risk of Pneumonia

People who brush their teeth twice a day not only have a good oral hygiene, but are also less likely to suffer from pneumonia compared to those who brush just once.

Parents Encouraged to Help Children Maintain Good Dental Health

Scotland's Chief Dentist has praised parents about the good work they have done in ensuring proper dental health for their children. The dental health

Scientists Uncover Tricks Used by Bacteria to Fight Effect of Fluoride

The molecular tricks used by bacteria to fight the effect of fluoride in toothpaste and mouth wash have been uncovered by scientists. In the new

Tooth Pain Eased by Adding Sugar Alcohol to Dental Anesthesia

Doctors have found that mixing dental anesthesia with mannitol, a simple sugar alcohol, greatly helps in numbing the dental-drilling pain. Mannitol

Painless Dental Filling May Become a Reality Soon

A new painless cavity drill is set to hit dentists' surgeries in the next two years. The hi-tech "plasma brush" can hollow out rotten teeth in just

Plasma Brush may Help Banish Fear of Pain During Dental Visits

Researchers from the University of Missouri have developed a new Plasma Brush that promises to help dentists clean and disinfect the cavities for fillings without any pain to the patients.

Use of Dental Services Unequal Among NJ Youngsters: Rutgers Study

New Jersey encounters a portion of undeserved children receiving dental care, finds a Rutgers study. In 2009, more than one-fifth of the state's children

Teeth Whiteners Recalled from Australian Market

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) recalled nine Do-it-yourself (DIY) teeth whitening products by White My Bite (White My Bite

Mouthwash That Kills Cavity-causing Bacteria On the Anvil

A dental researcher has led efforts to develop a mouthwash with technology that kills cavity causing bacteria in the mouth and could save costly trips to the dentist.

Diet Switch from Tough Meat to Farm Food Linked to Painful Wisdom Teeth

A change in diet by our ancestors thousands of years ago may be the reason for the painful effects of wisdom teeth, a new study published in the Proceedings

World's First Teeth Grew Outside of the Mouth Before Eventually Moving Inside It

A new study has surprisingly said that the world's first teeth grew outside of the mouth before eventually moving into the oral cavity. Scales on

Regular Dental Check-Ups may Help Reduce Heart Risk

A group of Taiwanese researchers have claimed that regular visits to your dentist may reduce the risk of heart disease. The researchers analyzed data

Recent Study Sheds Light on Jaw Pain Disorders

In a recent study it was found that people with jaw pain disorders were more sensitive to mildly painful sensations elsewhere in the body. The

Slim Individuals Have Better Capacity to Fight Gum Disease Than Obese Counterparts

Yet another reason to ditch that excess weight has been provided by researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, who suggest

First Indian Dentist to Lead Asian Prosthodontic Academy

Dr.T.V.Padmanabhan, Professor and Head, Dept. of Prosthodontics, Sri Ramachandra University (SRU), Chennai is the new President of the Asian Prosthodontic

Gum Disease may be Triggered by Healthy Mouth Bacteria

New research from Queen Mary, University of London has found that normal bacteria which live in our mouths provide the catalyst for the development of gum disease.

IADR/AADRs Make the World Know About Their Study on Dental Caries Vaccine

Researchers show that anti-caries DNA vaccines, including pGJA-P/VAX, are good for preventing dental caries. In this study, Shi and team used recombinant

Dentist Offers to Buy Back Leftover Halloween Candy from Kids

A dentist in Ohio, United States, has offered to buy out all of the excess candy leftover after Halloween in order to make sure that the kids will not eat it themselves.

Sugar-free Chewing Gums may Cause Damage to Teeth

Experts say that chewing sugar-free gums could cause damage to your teeth. According to research, some sugar-free gums can contain acidic additives

Apples Can Cause More Damage To Teeth Than Fizzy Drinks

Eating apples can be up to four times more damaging to teeth than carbonated drinks, reveals a new study. Wine and lager also increase the risk of

Lady Dies Due to Severe Allergic Reaction to Mouthwash

A severe reaction to a mouthwash caused the death of an English woman during the course of her treatment for an infected tooth at a Brighton dental clinic.

OFT to Probe Quality of Service Offered by Dentists

Acting on the information provided by the magazine Which? the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) in Britain is set to launch a nationwide survey into whether

Non-fluoride Varnishes Help Prevent Cavities

Sugar-free chewing gum, lozenges and hard candy including xylitol or polyol combinations and chlorhexidine and thymol varnishes seem to be beneficial in preventing cavities, reveals report.