Posts Tagged ‘dentistry’
Plasma brush: Pain-free fix for cavities
U. MISSOURI (US) — Researchers are one step closer to a painless way to replace fillings. Continue…
Tuesday, December 27, 2011 10:25 - 3 Comments
Health & Medicine - Dec 19, 2011 12:37 - 2 Comments
Dentists could screen 20 million for disease
NYU (US) — Dentists could play a crucial role in the front-line defense against disease, according to a study that finds nearly 20 million Americans visit a dentist every year, but not a general healthcare provider. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 14, 2011 12:31 - 3 Comments
All-over pains predict jaw disorders
U. BUFFALO (US) — People who develop jaw problems known as TMD exhibit specific traits, including more trauma to the jaw, more limitations and noises in the jaw, more headaches, and generally worse medical status. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 26, 2011 9:58 - 5 Comments
Dental work without the ouch (really!)
U. LEEDS (UK) — A peptide solution that is painted on teeth takes the pain out of fighting dental decay by helping damaged teeth regenerate themselves. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 24, 2011 9:51 - 4 Comments
Pool water may strip tooth enamel
NYU (US) — Taking a dip in the backyard pool may cause permanent damage to teeth if chlorine and pH levels are not properly maintained. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 24, 2010 10:44 - 1 Comment
Teeth should be thankful for cranberry
U. ROCHESTER (US) — You won’t be the only one feasting this Thanksgiving. Harmful bacteria await their own holiday meal, launching one of the biggest assaults of the year on your teeth. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 6, 2010 12:54 - 4 Comments
Gum disease may increase Alzheimer’s risk
NYU (US)—Periodontal (gum) disease may increase the risk of cognitive dysfunction associated with Alzheimer’s disease in healthy individuals as well as in those who already are cognitively impaired. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Aug 2, 2010 14:05 - 1 Comment
Tongue studs can cause dental divide
U. BUFFALO (US)—Tiny barbell-shaped tongue studs can create a small space in the teeth that can cost thousands of dollars of orthodontic bills to correct, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 22, 2009 17:28 - 6 Comments
Gene linked to both cleft lip, palate
U. IOWA (US)—An international research team has identified a gene that plays a major role in cleft lip and cleft palate. The findings could improve genetic counseling and potentially lead to improved treatment for the birth defect. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 15, 2009 17:03 - 41 Comments
Diagnosing diabetes in the dentist chair
NYU (US)—An overwhelming majority of people with periodontal disease are also at risk for diabetes and should be screened, a new study finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jun 30, 2009 15:01 - 2 Comments
Teeth whiteners shine compared to acidic juice
“There are also some studies that showed whitening can affect the hardness of dental enamel, but until now, nobody had compared the two,” says YanFang Ren, a researcher at the University of Rochester. “This study allowed us to understand the effect of whitening on enamel relative to the effect of a daily dietary activity, such as drinking juices.”
