Latest research on periodontal diseases. Information on a broad range of dental health topics, including dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and general dental health.
Lab-made tissue picks up the slack of Petri dishes in cancer research
New research, using oral cancer cells in a three-dimensional model of lab-made tissue, demonstrates that previous models used to examine cancer may not be complex enough to accurately mimic the true cancer environment.
Nanocrystals make dentures shine
Chemists have developed novel glass ceramics for dentistry. The new kind of glass ceramic with a nanocrystalline structure seems to be well suited to be used in dentistry due to its high strength and its optical characteristics.
Dried licorice root fights the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease, study finds
Scientists are reporting identification of two substances in licorice -- used extensively in Chinese traditional medicine -- that kill the major bacteria responsible for tooth decay and gum disease, the leading causes of tooth loss in children and adults. In a new study, they say that these substances could have a role in treating and preventing tooth decay and gum disease.
How bacteria fight fluoride in toothpaste and in nature
Researchers have uncovered the molecular tricks used by bacteria to fight the effects of fluoride, which is commonly used in toothpaste and mouthwash to combat tooth decay.
