Brush your teeth – postpone Alzheimer’s
Researchers have discovered a clear connection between gum disease and Alzheimer’s disease.
Good oral hygiene could prevent stroke
Ensuring good oral hygiene could help to prevent stroke.
Antibiotics and tooth infections
A tooth infection, or an abscessed tooth, generally occurs as a result of tooth decay and poor oral hygiene.
An army of micro robots can wipe out dental plaque
A visit to the dentist typically involves a time consuming and sometimes unpleasant scraping with mechanical tools to remove plaque from teeth.
A link between oral care and substance abuse recovery
A team of researchers at the University of Utah School of Dentistry, USA explored the effect of comprehensive oral care for a more holistic approach to substance use disorder treatment.
Simple exercise found to improve oral function in the elderly
Older adults frequently experience increased dry mouth, which may lead to oral soft-tissue disease, dental caries and gum disease.
Durable dental fillings
A team of researchers has created a filling material that is twice as resistant to breakage than conventional fillings.
Preventing tooth loss
When left untreated, the consequences of gum disease can become irreversible. Now, a new procedure could treat the problem.
Customised bone implants
Patients who suffer loss of jaw bone are left with bony defects that are both aesthetically and functionally challenging.
Fighting tooth decay
Scientists have found that nutrients in cranberries and blueberries can be highly effective in protecting teeth tooth decay.