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Grant to Support Development of Fillings That Don’t Wear Out

Researchers at the Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) School of Dentistry have received...

Grant to Fund Development of Longer-Lasting Restorative Materials

Researchers at the University of Toronto have received a five-year Canadian Institutes of Health...

Sports Drinks Endanger Elite Athletes’ Oral Health

While Olympic and professional athletes have better oral hygiene habits than the rest of...

Gene Activates Stem Cells and Could Regenerate Dental Tissue

An international team of researchers has uncovered how a molecular gene called Dlk1 enhances...

Genes Connected to Tooth Decay and Gum Disease

Though tooth decay and periodontitis are among the most common diseases in the world,...

Salivary Microbiomes Differ Between Caries-Active Boys and Girls

Dental caries represents one of the most common chronic diseases found in young children,...

Sugar Industry Strove to Counter Dentistry’s Warnings

Dentists have long warned their patients about the role of sugar in causing tooth...

The Pros and Cons of a Proposed Dental Filling Material

Dental fillings have been successfully employed since the 1800s as an expedient method for...

Electric Toothbrushes Help Prevent Tooth Loss

Electric toothbrushes help prevent tooth loss, according to researchers at the University of Greifswald...

Only 3% of Children See the Dentist Before Their First Birthday in England

Only 3% of children in England visit the dentist before their first birthday and...