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Teens who lose teeth to decay and injury nearly twice as likely to be bullied, study reveals

Editor — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:46:01 +0000

Adolescents who lose teeth due to decay or trauma are 42 per cent more likely to be bullied, according to new collaborative research from the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne. In their study—published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research—the researchers analysed data from 4400 children by following their health outcomes from childhood (eight- to […]

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Japanese researchers test pioneering drug to regrow teeth

Editor — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:13:14 +0000

People with missing teeth may be able to grow new ones, according to Japanese dentists who have tested a pioneering drug they hope will offer an alternative to dentures and implants. Unlike reptiles and fish, which usually replace their fangs on a regular basis, it is widely accepted that humans and most other mammals only […]

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Study examines whether replacements for missing teeth lower the risk of poor cognition

Editor — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:51:40 +0000

A US study aiming to determine if the replacement of missing teeth with fixed prostheses may protect against cognitive decline was presented at the 52nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the AADOCR, in conjunction with the 47th Annual Meeting of the CADR. The AADOCR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition took place Portland earlier this month. The study by […]

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Diabetes and tooth loss together worsen cognitive decline

Editor — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 23:34:10 +0000

Having both diabetes and tooth loss contributes to worse cognitive function and faster cognitive decline in older adults, according to a US study published in the Journal of Dental Research. Diabetes is a known risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. Several of the hallmarks of diabetes—high blood sugar, insulin resistance, inflammation, and related heart disease—are thought to […]

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Study reveals prevalence of eating problems in the elderly

Editor — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 23:29:36 +0000

Eating problems are common among older home care clients, a new study from Finnish researchers shows. Nearly 30 per cent of the 250 older care clients studied reported poor appetite, 20 per cent had problems with chewing, 14 per cent had problems with swallowing, and nearly 20 per cent reported eating problems related to teeth […]

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Social isolation among older adults linked to having fewer teeth

Editor — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:29:59 +0000

Older adults who are socially isolated are more likely to have missing teeth—and to lose their teeth more quickly over time—than those with more social interaction, according to a new study of Chinese older adults led by a team in the US. The findings are published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology. “Our study suggests […]

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Antibody for one gene shown to stimulate tooth growth

Editor — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 23:43:24 +0000

A new study from Japan may offer some hope to those with missing teeth. A team of scientists at Kyoto University and the University of Fukui reports that an antibody for one gene—uterine sensitisation associated gene-1 or USAG-1—can stimulate tooth growth in mice suffering from tooth agenesis, a congenital condition. Their findings are published in Science Advances. […]

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High blood pressure risk greater in older women with missing teeth

Editor — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:19:21 +0000

A new US study indicates that postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure. Study participants were 36,692 postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative-Observational Study, in the US, who were followed annually from initial periodontal assessment in 1998 through 2015 for newly diagnosed hypertension. The study—published […]

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Less painful dental implants with artificial bone

Editor — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 04:30:28 +0000

The pain and high cost of dental implants could be a thing of the past as Griffith researchers test the use of artificial bone to replace missing teeth. The four-year study, which has been granted a National Health and Medical Research Council Grant of over $66,000, is being undertaken by PhD candidate and periodontist Dr Jamil Alayan from […]

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