Microneedles can increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia used in dentistry

byFAPESPHarvinder Gill, professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University. Credit: Karina Toledo / Agência FAPESPResearchers from Brazil and Texas have started human t

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Microneedles can increase the effectiveness of topical anesthesia used in dentistry

byFAPESPHarvinder Gill, professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University. Credit: Karina Toledo / Agência FAPESPResearchers from Brazil and Texas have started human t

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Viewing dentistry in a new light

by Ker Than,University of California, San FranciscoDaniel Fried, PhD, speaks with Leon Chung, a dental research fellow in his lab. Credit: Susan MerrellDental X-rays expose patients to radiation

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Viewing dentistry in a new light

by Ker Than,University of California, San FranciscoDaniel Fried, PhD, speaks with Leon Chung, a dental research fellow in his lab. Credit: Susan MerrellDental X-rays expose patients to radiation

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For kids, toothaches become another kind of pandemic pain

by Helene Ragovin,Tufts UniversityCredit: Monstera Production from PexelsVery little has been normal for children these past two years, and some youngsters are feeling the pandemic's effects

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For kids, toothaches become another kind of pandemic pain

by Helene Ragovin,Tufts UniversityCredit: Monstera Production from PexelsVery little has been normal for children these past two years, and some youngsters are feeling the pandemic's effects

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Dentistry team uses artificial intelligence for early detection of gum inflammation

byThe University of Hong KongThree cases illustrating dentist's visual examination (b) and AI's detection (c) of gum problems (a) Intraoral photograph (b) Health status labeled by a cali

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Dentistry team uses artificial intelligence for early detection of gum inflammation

byThe University of Hong KongThree cases illustrating dentist's visual examination (b) and AI's detection (c) of gum problems (a) Intraoral photograph (b) Health status labeled by a cali

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Tele-dentistry a viable option for replacing in-person initial consultations, new study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by a team of periodontists and psychologists at King's College London including dentistry consultants at Guy's Hos

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Tele-dentistry a viable option for replacing in-person initial consultations, new study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA study led by a team of periodontists and psychologists at King's College London including dentistry consultants at Guy's Hos

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Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible

by Katharine Gammon,University of Southern CaliforniaThe synthetic tooth enamel (pictured here) was two times harder than the softened control enamel. Credit: Janet Moradian-OldakDental cavities

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Tooth enamel that regrows? Researcher says revolutionary gel could make it possible

by Katharine Gammon,University of Southern CaliforniaThe synthetic tooth enamel (pictured here) was two times harder than the softened control enamel. Credit: Janet Moradian-OldakDental cavities

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Good toothbrushing habits in children linked to mother's wellbeing

byTohoku UniversityThe association between the prevalence of maternal postpartum depression at one month and the child's daily tooth brushing frequency. Credit: Shinobu Tsuchiya et alA mothe

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Good toothbrushing habits in children linked to mother's wellbeing

byTohoku UniversityThe association between the prevalence of maternal postpartum depression at one month and the child's daily tooth brushing frequency. Credit: Shinobu Tsuchiya et alA mothe

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First US study analyzing tooth survival after root canal in general population finds 11.1 year average

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeeth survive about 11 years after a root canal, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of De

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First US study analyzing tooth survival after root canal in general population finds 11.1 year average

byRegenstrief InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTeeth survive about 11 years after a root canal, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of De

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Researchers launch a new model of healthcare that links nursing and dentistry

by Thea Singer,Northeastern UniversityAssociate professor Maria Dolce, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, is bringing nursing and dental students together to put into p

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Researchers launch a new model of healthcare that links nursing and dentistry

by Thea Singer,Northeastern UniversityAssociate professor Maria Dolce, in collaboration with the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, is bringing nursing and dental students together to put into p

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Less antibiotic use in dentistry shows no increase in endocarditis

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainSweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk

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Less antibiotic use in dentistry shows no increase in endocarditis

byKarolinska InstitutetCredit: CC0 Public DomainSweden is one of the few countries that have removed the dental health recommendation to give prophylactic antibiotics to people at a higher risk

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Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven if children grow up to overcome childhood adversity, the trauma they experience in early life causes them to be at greater

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Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life

by Morgan Sherburne,University of MichiganCredit: CC0 Public DomainEven if children grow up to overcome childhood adversity, the trauma they experience in early life causes them to be at greater

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DIY dentistry—It's a don't

by Courtney Chandler,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs direct-to-consumer marketing becomes pervasive, there's a growing trend of Do-It-Yourself or DIY dentistry—prompting

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DIY dentistry—It's a don't

by Courtney Chandler,University of ConnecticutCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs direct-to-consumer marketing becomes pervasive, there's a growing trend of Do-It-Yourself or DIY dentistry—prompting

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