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.
Lymph node ratio and oral cancer
Oral cavity cancer is often discovered late, and patients with this advanced form of disease have a five-year survival rate of just 40%.
Study of medieval plaque
Dental calculus from archaeological samples could be a rich source for understanding the dental health of our ancestors.
New method for identifying oral cancer
Researchers have found a correlation between one type of oral cancer’s progression and the abundance of specific proteins in tumour tissue and saliva.
High blood pressure
A new study indicates that postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure.
Loss of baby teeth
A new study from the University of Zurich (UZH) has found that children's feelings when they lose their first baby tooth are predominantly positive.
Irish Famine and dental decay
Great Irish Famine victims were heavy smokers which caused badly rotten teeth, researchers have discovered.