University of Tsukuba study finds urgent and substantial dental care have small regional inequalities in Japan, while periodontal care and outreach services are largest; income, education levels also may negatively affect dental care utilization
Tag: DENTISTRY/PERIODONTAL DISEASE
A link between childhood stress and early molars
University of Pennsylvania researchers discovered that children from lower-income backgrounds and those who go through greater adverse childhood experiences get their first permanent molars sooner
Oral health needs among youth with a history of foster care
According to estimates from the Children’s Bureau, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there were 673,000 children in or entering foster care in the United States in 2019. Data from the Minnesota Department of Human…
Cells/colony motion index of oral keratinocytes predicts epithelial regenerative capacity
The cells/colony motion index determined by non-invasive, quantitative measurements via optical flow algorithm is correlated with epithelial regenerative capacity of oral keratinocytes in mid-phase cultures, making it a reliable tool for quality control
COVID-19: Seroprevalence and vaccine responses in UK dental care professionals
Alexandria, Va., USA — Dental care professionals are thought to be at enhanced risk of occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2, but robust data to support this is lacking. The study “COVID-19: Seroprevalence and Vaccine Responses in UK Dental Care Professionals,” published…
Soft drink ads target ‘vulnerable’
TV marketing lures some consumers more – study
NTU Singapore scientists turn aquaculture waste into new biomaterial for tissue repair
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new biomaterial made entirely from discarded bullfrog skin and fish scales that could help in bone repair. The porous biomaterial, which contains the same compounds that are predominant in…
Study shows how fungi and bacteria can activate genes associated with head and neck cancer
A research group at São Paulo State University (UNESP) analyzed how Candida albicans fungi and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria influence gene expression and tumor cell survival
A gentler strategy for avoiding childhood dental decay
By targeting the bonds between bacteria and yeast that can form a sticky dental plaque, a new therapeutic strategy could help wash away the build-up while sparing oral tissues, according to a new study by a team from the University of Pennsylvania
Can twitter help improve dental education?
An analysis of published studies indicates that Twitter may be a useful learning tool in dental education. The analysis, which is published in the Journal of Dental Education , included 7 studies. Studies indicated that the real-time question and answer…
Researchers uncover potential new way to treat dry mouth
PDE4 inhibition induces salivation in mice; findings might also have implications for cystic fibrosis
Bacteria that cause periodontitis are transmitted from parents to children
A study led by researchers at the University of Campinas reinforces the need for prevention and follow-up treatment starting in early childhood to avoid development of this inflammatory disease of the gums.
New study supports the effectiveness of the ForsythKids school-based dental program for reducing untreated tooth decay
In a longitudinal study published earlier this month in the Journal of the American Dental Association, researchers analyzed untreated decay in a cohort of nearly 7,000 children enrolled in the ForsythKids preventive dentistry program. Over the course of six years,…
SARS-CoV-2 positivity in asymptomatic-screened dental patients
Alexandria, Va., USA — Asymptomatic carriage of SARS-CoV-2 is a potentially significant source of transmission, yet remains relatively poorly understood. The study “SARS-CoV-2 Positivity in Asymptomatic-screened Dental Patients” published in the Journal of Dental Research (JDR), investigated SARS-CoV-2 infection in…
How teeth sense the cold
For people with tooth decay, drinking a cold beverage can be agony. “It’s a unique kind of pain,” says David Clapham , vice president and chief scientific officer of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). “It’s just excruciating.” Now, he…
Researchers discover why cold induces tooth pain and hypersensitivity — and how to stop it
Odontoblasts, the cells that form a tooth’s dentin, have a newly discovered function: Sensing cold, which can trigger pain in teeth; but scientists have also found a way to block the pathway to cold-sensitive teeth
Scientists find evidence that novel coronavirus infects the mouth’s cells
NIH-funded findings point to a role for saliva in SARS-CoV-2 transmission
Deactivating cancer cell gene boosts immunotherapy for head and neck cancers
UCLA discovery opens a pathway toward the discovery more effective treatments
Henry Ford physician leads consensus for global awareness to an underrecognized condition
International research team of otolaryngologists, dental specialists spreading the word about odontogenic sinusitis
Medicaid expansion made mouths healthier, study finds
Low-income people who reported better oral health after getting coverage said it helped with their work or job search
Direct reprogramming of oral epithelial cells into mesenchymal-like cells
Point Epithelial cell rests of Malassez derived from the periodontal ligament were transformed into progenitor stem-like cells by stimulation with epigenetic agents. Subsequently, the progenitor stem-like cells were directly differentiated into endothelial, mesenchymal stem, and osteogenic cells that constitute the…
HKUST researchers unlock the micro-molecular physiochemical mechanism of dental plaque formation
Paving way for new preventive measures for tooth decay
Extracting information from ancient teeth
There’s a surprising amount of information stored in the hardened plaque, or calculus, between teeth. And if that calculus belongs to the remains of a person who lived in ancient times, the information could reveal new insights about the past.…
Carolina clinical trial tests effectiveness of mouthwash to kill coronavirus
UNC-Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry clinical trial will answer critical questions about potential of mouthwash to slow COVID-19 spread
Periodontitis: Researchers search for a new active substance
Targeted, efficient and with few side effects: A new method for combating periodontitis could render the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics superfluous. It was developed and tested for the first time by a team from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), the…
Presence and prevalence of salivary gland ectasia and oral disease in COVID-19 survivors
Alexandria, Va., USA — The clinical picture of COVID-19 in various target organs has been extensively studied and described, but relatively little is known about the characteristics of oral cavity involvement. The study “Frequent and Persistent Salivary Gland Ectasia and…
New technology allows scientists first glimpse of intricate details of Little Foot’s life
In June 2019, an international team brought the complete skull of the 3.67-million-year-old Little Foot Australopithecus skeleton, from South Africa to the UK and achieved unprecedented imaging resolution of its bony structures and dentition in an X-ray synchrotron-based investigation at…
Secrets of sealed 17th century letters revealed by dental X-ray scanners
In a world first, an international team of researchers has read an unopened letter from Renaissance Europe – without breaking its seal or damaging it in any way.
New survey finds stress-related dental conditions continue to increase
CHICAGO, March 2, 2021 — More than 70 percent of dentists surveyed by the American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute are seeing an increase of patients experiencing teeth grinding and clenching, conditions often associated with stress. This is an…
NYU Oral Cancer Center awarded NIH grant to study interplay between oral cancer and nerves
Research to investigate sensitization and activation of “capsaicin receptor” on pain-sensing nerves by cancer mediators, and how these nerves promote cancer progression
School-based dental program reduces cavities by more than 50%
Study of nearly 7,000 elementary school students demonstrates success of school-based model and its potential to reduce health disparities and save federal dollars
Improving durability of dental structures
The German Research Foundation funds new research group in dental materials science
Dentists’ tool boost as engineers get to root of tiny bubbles
People’s teeth-chattering experiences in the dentist’s chair could be improved by fresh insights into how tiny, powerful bubbles are formed by ultra-fast vibrations, a study suggests. The physics of how so-called nanobubbles are generated could have a range of clinical…
Study finds low rate of COVID-19 among dental hygienists
Joint research investigates pandemic’s impact on infection control practices in dental health setting; employment rate of dental hygienists
A fifth of adults in Sweden report dental anxiety
In Sweden, approximately one in five adults suffers from dental anxiety or phobia. The number has decreased over time, but still an important part of the population have major problems, according to a recent doctoral thesis from the University of…
A comparative study of surface hardness between two bioceramic materials
The article by Dr. Arun Mayya et al. is published in The Open Dentistry Journal, 2021
Parents Say COVID-19 has disrupted children’s dental care
1 in 3 parents feel COVID-19 has made it harder to get preventive dental care for their child; families with Medicaid may face greater barriers.
Role of aspirating system type in SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity among dental staff
Alexandria, Va., USA — High-volume aspirators are recommended in dental clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the study “SARS-CoV-2 Seropositivity Among Dental Staff and the Role of Aspirating Systems” published in the JDR Clinical & Translational Research (JDR CTR) ,…
What happens in the mouth … doesn’t stay in the mouth
Evidence ties problems with oral health to many diseases
Porto University joins Bentham Open as Institutional Member
Bentham Open is pleased to announce an Institutional Member partnership with the Porto University, Faculty of Dental Medicine (FMDUP). The partnership provides the opportunity to the researchers, from the university, to publish their research under an Open Access license with…
Your toothbrush reflects you, not your toilet
Microbes on your toothbrush match microbes inside your mouth
NYU Dentistry awarded NIH grant to investigate oral cancer pain treatment utilizing co-delivery of DNA and RNA
Clinician-scientists Seiichi Yamano and Brian Schmidt to further novel gene therapy strategy to treat oral cancer pain
Disposable helmet retains cough droplets, minimizes transmission to dentists
An open-faced helmet connected to an air filtration pump decreases risk of disease transmission from patients to dentists or otolaryngologists.
To understand periodontal disease, researchers examine the surprising behavior of T cells
In diseases characterized by bone loss -such as periodontitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis- there is a lot that scientists still don’t understand. What is the role of the immune response in the process? What happens to the regulatory mechanisms that…
Research shapes safe dentistry during Covid-19
Leading research at Newcastle University has been used to shape how dentistry can be carried out safely during the Covid-19 pandemic by mitigating the risks of dental aerosols. It is well known that coronavirus can spread in airborne particles, moving…
COVID-19 and dental and dental hygiene students’ career plans
Alexandria, Va., USA — The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted dental education and training. The study “COVID-19 and Dental and Dental Hygiene Students’ Career Plans,” published in the JDR Clinical & Translational Research (JDR CTR ), examined the short-term impact…
New mechanisms to control dental procedure spray emissions
Alexandria, Va., USA — Since the onset of COVID-19 the potential risk of dental procedure spray emissions for SARS-CoV-2 transmission has challenged care providers and policy makers alike. The study, “Mechanisms of atomization from rotary dental instruments and its mitigation,”…
Coronavirus spread during dental procedures could be reduced with slower drill rotation
Dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because the tools that are used often produce aerosols, which can contain high numbers SARS-CoV-2 virions, copies of the virus causing COVID-19. The aerosols are generated when saliva mixes with…
Molecules derived from omega-3 can regenerate inflamed periodontal tissue
An in vitro study by a Brazilian researcher shows that maresin and resolvin synthesized from fatty acid stimulate periodontal ligament stem cells even in the presence of inflammation
Essential oral healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic
Alexandria, Va., USA — The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the need for consensus on the definition of essential oral healthcare. The article “Pandemic considerations on essential oral healthcare” provides a layered model of essential oral healthcare, integrating urgent and basic…