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Experts bristle at toothbrush misuse
People who brush their teeth for longer and harder than is necessary may not be making them any cleaner, and could be causing permanent damage, according to new research. A study using electric toothbrushes by the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, found that when researchers increased the length of people's brushing regime and the pressure... view more... (2003-06-17)
Effective relief for sensitive teeth
Those who have over-sensitive necks of teeth will know the stabbing pain encountered when eating a cold ice-cream or a pickled gherkin. Special toothpastes or mouthrinses containing fluorides bring relief. Scientists are investigating what causes them to be effective and how. "Ouch", groans the nice young lady on the TV commercial, pulling a face.... view more... (2002-03-06)
Typhoid fever led to the fall of Athens
Scientists have for many years debated the cause of the Plague of Athens. Analysis carried out by Manolis Papagrigorakis and colleagues using DNA collected from teeth from an ancient Greek burial pit points to typhoid fever as the disease responsible for this devastating epidemic. view more (2006-01-24)
Dental Material Amalgam Is Not Guilty Of Disturbances
A careful study by a group of investigators of the University of Giessen suggests that there is no indication for mercury intoxication or amalgam allergy as a cause of somatic complaints. To deepen the understanding of the numerous unspecific complaints which are related to the dental material amalgam both in patients and physicians, an... view more... (2002-08-05)
Your oral health is connected to your overall health
Scientists at the 87th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, convening today in Miami Beach, report new studies on the connection between oral disease and systemic disease. view more (2009-04-06)
China's demand for recycled wastepaper, a blessing and a curse for the world's forests
China's paper industry has built-up a massive recycling capacity that is shielding forests worldwide from destruction by supporting a strong international market for wastepaper as an alternative to pulpwood, according to a new report released today by Forest Trends, a leading international forestry organization. view more (2007-07-16)
Quitting smoking could save your teeth, study shows
Smokers who give up are much less likely to lose their teeth prematurely than those who don't kick the habit, pioneering research has shown. view more (2005-07-19)
Pittsburgh researchers identify source of multipotent stem cells with broad regenerative potential
In a promising finding for the field of regenerative medicine, stem cell researchers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC have identified a source of adult stem cells found on the walls of blood vessels with the unlimited potential to differentiate into human tissues such as bone, cartilage and muscle. view more (2008-09-22)
Researchers create mouse lacking key inflammation gene
In a paper published yesterday in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Science (PNAS), researchers from Boston University School of Dental Medicine generated a mouse model exhibiting reduced inflammation. view more (2006-09-07)
Simple push filling wins crown in battle against tooth decay
The Hall Technique, which uses preformed metal crowns pushed onto teeth with no dental injections or drilling, is favoured over traditional "drill and fill" methods by the majority of children who received it, reveals research published in the online open access journal BMC Oral Health. view more (2007-12-20)
Two-thirds of patients brush off their dentist's advice
The best efforts of dentists don't always mean people will look after their teeth, British researchers have found. view more (2005-05-13)
Paying peanuts for clean water
Peanut husks, one of the biggest food industry waste products, could be used to extract environmentally damaging copper ions from waste water, according to researchers in Turkey. view more (2007-11-08)
Treating your periodontal pockets may benefit your pocket book
A new study in the November issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) found that prevention of periodontal diseases may lead to savings on not only dental costs, but also medical care costs. view more (2007-11-28)
How celebs are putting the bite on dentists
Celebrities who spend thousands of pounds perfecting their smile are making image-conscious young adults worry about the health of their teeth, research carried out in Britain and Australia suggests. Even though statistics show younger generations enjoy better oral health than ever, a study by an international team of researchers led by the... view more... (2004-05-17)
Dentists could detect osteoporosis, automatically
Researchers in the School of Dentistry at The University of Manchester have created a unique way of identifying osteoporosis sufferers from ordinary dental x-rays. view more (2007-01-04)
OHSU School of Dentistry uncovers mechanism for dental pain
Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University's School of Dentistry (www.ohsu.edu/sod) have discovered a novel function of the peptide known as Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in the development of the trigeminal nerve. view more (2009-01-09)
Open wide and say 'zap'
A group of researchers in Australia and Taiwan has developed a new way to analyze the health of human teeth using lasers. view more (2009-08-19)
New nanocomposites may mean more durable tooth fillings
The mouth is a tough environment-which is why dentists do not give lifetime guarantees. Despite their best efforts, a filling may eventually crack under the stress of biting, chewing and teeth grinding, or secondary decay may develop where the filling binds to the tooth. view more (2007-04-30)
New Dressing For Wounds Developed At Hebrew University Promises Faster And Improved Healing
A novel wound dressing made of genetically engineered human collagen that will enable faster and improved healing of injuries has been developed by researchers at the Hebrew University Faculty of Dental Medicine. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the animal kingdom, including humans. It is the major constituent of connective tissues -... view more... (2004-01-19)
The price paid for higher energy is highly dangerous to teeth
For more than 10 years, energy drinks in the United States have been on the rise, promising consumers more "oomph" in their day. view more (2008-03-13)
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