Oral & Dental Health
Oral and Dental Health
Natural tooth repair method, using Alzheimer's drug, could revolutionise dental treatments
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 at King’s College London.
New stem cell delivery approach regenerates dental pulp-like tissue in a rodent model
Delivery of stem cells to damaged tooth roots using a collagen-derived biomaterial is effective at regenerating dental pulp-like tissue and shows potential as a therapy for restoring natural tooth function
Melbourne scientists publish evidence for world-first therapeutic dental vaccine
A world-first vaccine developed by Melbourne scientists, which could eliminate or at least reduce the need for surgery and antibiotics for severe gum disease, has been validated by research published this weekend in a leading international journal.
Why some dental implants work and others don’t
Two commonly-used drugs affect implant integration – one helps, the other hinders
Prevention-Oriented Approach to Dentistry Helps Patients Avoid the Drill
UCSF-Developed CAMBRA Protocol Helps Reverse Early Signs of Tooth Decay
Oral health of the nation to be assessed in new study
Thousands of people across Australia will take part in dental interviews and free dental examinations as part of a $5.8 million University of Adelaide national oral health study.
illings that heal your teeth – how regenerative medicine could change your visit to the dentist
A team behind regenerative dental fillings that could help heal teeth have been awarded a Royal Society of Chemistry prize.
E-cigarette vapors could be toxic to oral cavity, UCLA study finds
Researchers find that vapors kill cells in the mouth, which could lead to health problems
Viewpoint: High sugar drinks named in tooth decay drive
Reader and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry at the University’s School of Dentistry, Dr Sondos Albadri, is supporting a new campaign to encourage parents to swap their children’s sugary drinks for water, low fat milk and diet drinks. Dr Sondos is also the scientific editor for the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry.
Having a sweet tooth not always linked to being overweight
Sugar is the latest target in the fight against obesity, with calls for Australia to follow the lead of countries such as the UK, Mexico and Hungary and introduce a tax on sugary drinks. But does having a sweet tooth mean you are more prone to being overweight or obese?
Foster care children now have a place to get dental care
USC school opens a new pediatric clinic at Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center
Graft Lets Surgeon Improve Gums' Support for Existing Dental Implants
Journal of Oral Implantology – Dental implants are usually needed when teeth are lost because of gum disease or injury to the soft tissues that support and protect the teeth. These same problems can affect the soft tissue that protects dental implants. These clinical soft tissue issues can make it a challenge to place fixed dentures or crowns.