Jaw pain: Causes, symptoms, and treatment
Source: Dental News Today: See article originally published here. Jaw pain and facial pain is a common problem, but what are the causes and symptoms and how is it …
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Severe gum disease strongly predicts higher mortality in cirrhosis
Source: Dental News Today: See article originally published here. Results presented from a prospective study in patients with irreversible scarring of the liver (cirrhosis) demonstrates that severe periodontitis (an …
Those with dental phobia more likely to have cavities or missing teeth, study confirms
Source: Dental News Today: See article originally published here. People with dental phobia are more likely to have active caries or missing teeth, a new study from King’s College …
New study identifies successful method to reduce dental implant failure
Source: Dental News Today: See article originally published here. According to the American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), 15 million Americans have crown or bridge replacements and three million …
Bioengineered tooth restoration in a large mammal
Source: Dental News Today: See article originally published here. Researchers at Okayama University report in Scientific Reports successful tooth regeneration in a postnatal large-animal model.
Review confirms link between drug use and poor dental health
Source: Dental News Today: See article originally published here. A new review published online in the scientific journal Addiction has found that dental patients with substance use disorders have …
Dental plaque DNA shows Neandertals used ‘aspirin’
Source: Dental News Today: See article originally published here. Ancient DNA found in the dental plaque of Neandertals – our nearest extinct relative – has provided remarkable new insights …
Tooth loss linked to an increased risk of dementia
Source: Dental News Today: See article originally published here. In a study of 1566 community-dwelling Japanese elderly who were followed for 5 years, the risk of developing dementia was …
Root canal treatments overhauled through new device to detect untreated bacteria
Source: Dental News Today: See article originally published here. A new method of detecting bacteria during root canal treatments could eradicate the need for follow up appointments and prevent …
Tailored preventive oral health intervention improves dental health among elderly
Source: Dental News Today: See article originally published here. A tailored preventive oral health intervention significantly improved the cleanliness of teeth and dentures among elderly home care clients.