Feature Channels: Oral Health

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SprintRay, the leader in dental 3D printing, unveiled the Company's most significant innovation to-date to over 250 dental professionals at 3DNext, their summit in Miami.

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A Tufts University School of Dental Medicine faculty member was part of a team from the Anesthesia Research Foundation of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology that developed a free app called 10 Minutes Saves a Life for use by dentists and other members of the dental team.

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Investigators with Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s and other research institutions have identified a process responsible for the development of teeth called incisors—a discovery that could one day improve understanding of how birth defects happen.

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Hundreds of millions of people around the world receive significant dental health benefits because their tap water is adjusted to the recommended amount of fluoride. Yet opponents of water fluoridation often cite a 2019 Canadian study (Green et al.) to claim that fluoride affects children's IQ scores.

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A recent article introduces a transformative approach in endodontics called Digital Guided Therapy (DGT), poised to revolutionize dental treatments. This cutting-edge method is distinguished by its superior precision, enhanced efficiency, and significantly less invasive procedures. DGT sets a novel benchmark in dental healthcare, offering a forward-looking solution that could redefine traditional practices and improve patient outcomes.

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Dental practitioners worldwide are enthusiastically adopting the Dental Operative Microscope (DOM), revolutionizing dentistry with precision, efficiency, and better patient care. Originally introduced in endodontics, the DOM has evolved significantly over four decades, extending its influence throughout dentistry. This groundbreaking technology offers enhanced visualization through magnification, increased brightness, and precise maneuverability, transforming dental diagnostics and treatment.

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Identifying the microorganisms behind a dental infection can be a lengthy and expensive process. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have designed a chemical sensor array, or an artificial tongue, that distinguishes dental bacteria and can inactivate them.

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Stay informed! These are the latest research articles on "Long COVID" from the Coronavirus News Source on Newswise.

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Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine has appointed Brian J. Howe, DMD, MS, as its new associate dean of clinical operations and patient care. Dr. Howe most recently served as a clinical associate professor in the Department of Family Dentistry, as well as the director of clinics, at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in Iowa City, Iowa.

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As public health experts search for new ways to tackle the obesity crisis, a Loughborough University study has found that patients would welcome support from their dentist on weight management.

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Below are some of the latest research and features on this growing population of older adults in the Seniors channel on Newswise.

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Cheen Loo, professor and chair of pediatric dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, offers advice on dental care for young children

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Medical science says a lot about how cardiovascular health is influenced by what you put in your mouth. But what about the mouth itself? A Penn State Health heart surgeon offers his views on dental health and hearth health.

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February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) reminds parents and caregivers of the importance of not only knowing how to keep your child’s teeth healthy, but also ensuring that they have access to safe dental anesthesia care.

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Find the latest research and features on emergency medicine in the Emergency Medicine channel on Newswise.

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A new test invented by University of Illinois Chicago researchers allows dentists to screen for oral cancer with a simple brush

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The use of prior authorizations by insurance companies for certain oral cancer drugs can lead to significant delays in patients’ obtaining the medication and make it more likely that some would discontinue the drug, according to a new study from Harvard Medical School researchers.

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The targeted therapy bezuclastinib was safe and rapidly reduced markers of disease burden while also improving symptoms for patients with a rare blood disorder called nonadvanced system mastocytosis.

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It's the moooost wonderful time...of the year! Are you looking for new story ideas that are focused on the winter holiday season? Perhaps you're working on a story on on managing stress and anxiety? Perhaps you're working on a story on seasonal affective disorder? Or perhaps your editor asked you to write a story on tracking Santa? Look no further. Check out the Winter Holidays channel.

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The latest articles on occupational medicine, workplace culture, and the labor market are in the "In the Workplace" channel on Newswise.

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Ultrasmall fluorescent core-shell hybrid silica nanoparticles – known as Cornell Prime Dots, or C’Dots – are among the nanocarriers for therapeutics that were thought to be viable only by injection, but new Cornell research has shown the potential for their oral administration.

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Eating more ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancers of upper aerodigestive tract (including the mouth, throat and oesophagus), according to a new study led by researchers from the University of Bristol and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

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Stay informed! Keep up with the latest research on the COVID-19 virus in the Coronavirus channel on Newswise.

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The world’s total population is expected to reach 9.9 billion by 2050. This rapid increase in population is boosting the demand for agriculture to cater for the increased demand. Below are some of the latest research and features on agriculture and farming in the Agriculture channel on Newswise.

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Americans who have a tooth pulled or another painful dental procedure in the U.S. today are far less likely to get opioid painkillers than they were just a few years ago, a new study shows. But the COVID-19 pandemic seems to have thrown a wrench into the effort to reduce opioid use in dental care.

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While gradual changes to the teeth and mouth are still part of normal aging, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine experts say today’s dental medicine means older mouths can still be healthy mouths.

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Since dental X-rays became commonplace some seven decades ago, dentists and hygienists have been draping their patients with protective gear to shield them from the possibility of radiation exposure to body parts other than the jaw. But experts in dental radiology at Tufts University say it’s time to hang up those lead aprons for good.

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The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute today announced the formation of the ADA Forsyth Institute.

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Below are some of the latest headlines in the Women's Health channel on Newswise.

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The ADHA® renews its partnership with Colgate® Oral Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for National Dental Hygiene Month 2023, to honor all dental hygienists throughout October. This year’s theme, "Everyday Extraordinary," celebrates dental hygienists who transform everyday tasks with extraordinary expertise.

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An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Specifically, better oral health, as evidenced by the number of natural teeth and dental visits prior to the time of diagnosis, was associated with increased survival.

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Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

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A new UAlbany School of Public Health study examines the rise of teledentistry — including ways that it has proven effective, barriers to service access and comparisons across states

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Early findings of two studies from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center shed light on new ways to anticipate recurrence in HPV-positive head and neck cancer sooner.

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An essential protein that acts as a gatekeeper for calcium entering cells promotes the growth of oral cancer and generates pain, according to a new study published in Science Signaling led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.

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Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline.

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The American Dental Association Science & Research Institute, in collaboration with the University of North Carolina Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease, was recently awarded a $130,000 grant from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.

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The latest headlines from the Food and Water Safety channel on Newswise.

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Ames National Laboratory partnered with the Colgate-Palmolive Company to improve stannous fluoride, an FDA approved ingredient that prevents tooth decay and plaque formation, and combats gum disease.

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Researchers with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and collaborating organizations will study how new technology can help cancer patients manage symptoms and related stress from cancer treatment while at home.

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A recent study reveals that Metformin, a common drug used to manage Type 2 Diabetes, could offer new hope for treating periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting oral tissues. The study explored the effects of Metformin on HMGB1 (High Mobility Group Box 1), an inflammation mediator implicated in oxidative stress during periodontitis.

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The COVID-19 pandemic galvanized researchers at Saint Louis University's Center for Advanced Dental Education to explore key innovations in digital orthodontics and general dentistry. Now, dental professionals from various countries are traveling to SLU to learn more about two technological advancements not available anywhere else in the world.

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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine faculty member and mind-body wellness expert, Christina DiBona Pastan, shares tips on how adults and kids can feel calmer when visiting the dentist.