Mentally ill prone to poor teeth
People suffering from severe mental illnesses are thrice as likely to lose their teeth because of poor oral health as compared to that of the general population Continue reading “Mentally ill prone to poor teeth” » More...
Now, oral mucosa cells manipulated into young, fetal-like stem cells
Scientists at Tel Aviv University”s Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine have successfully collected cells from oral mucosa – the membrane that lines the inside of our mouths Continue reading “Now, More...
Painless fillings set to make dreaded dentist’s drill history
Trips to the dentist is about to get a lot less painful as the whine of the dentist’s drill will soon be silenced for good, scientists say Continue reading “Painless fillings set to make dreaded dentist’s More...
Twitter is new means for public to communicate health concerns
A study has found that social networking site Twitter is a new means for the public to communicate health concerns and seek solutions Continue reading “Twitter is new means for public to communicate health More...
Soon, 3D printer to ‘print’ your new teeth to replace broken ones!
You may no longer have to wait for days and months for dental implants, as soon your dentist will be able to quickly scan your jaw and “print” your new teeth using a rapid prototyping machine known More...
‘Dentists can identify people with undiagnosed diabetes’
Researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have found that dental visits can help in identifying individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes who are unaware of their condition Continue reading “‘Dentists More...
Sex doll makers invent human look-alike robot for dentists to work on
A sex doll maker has invented a robot that can open its mouth, cough, sneeze and talk just like a human, for young dentists to train on Continue reading “Sex doll makers invent human look-alike robot for dentists More...
Unique approach to ‘improve dental hygiene in dementia patients’ found
A pilot study by a team of nurses has now found a tailored approach to improve dental hygiene in dementia patients Continue reading “Unique approach to ‘improve dental hygiene in dementia patients’ found” More...
Bone-creating protein may improve dental implant success, say scientists
Georgia Health Sciences University researchers suggest that using a bone-creating protein to augment the Continue reading “Bone-creating protein may improve dental implant success, say scientists” » More...
Fluoride layer too thin to protect teeth
Fluoride in some toothpaste and mouthwash, believed to prevent tooth decay, may actually be Continue reading “Fluoride layer too thin to protect teeth” » More...
