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In-mouth hydrogel releases artificial saliva to treat dry mouth

Editor — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:47:57 +0000

US researchers have created a reusable hydrogel that releases artificial saliva over time, which could help provide sustained relief from dry mouth. Their research is published in ACS Applied Polymer Materials. Dry mouth is a condition whereby the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva. Many medications to treat dry mouth boost natural saliva production, but they […]

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Citrus remedy squeezes out dry mouth for cancer patients

Editor — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 22:29:43 +0000

A natural citrus oil from oranges, lemons, and limes is proving highly effective in relieving dry mouth, and when combined with a new lipid formulation, new Australian research suggests it may be effective without significant side effects. Developed by the University of South Australia in collaboration with the Medical School at Stanford University, this world first formulation uniquely […]

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New study finds patients with ADHD are at a greater risk of poor oral health

Editor — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:18:37 +0000

A recent report by a non-profit in the US has discovered that adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are more likely to have poor oral health than those without ADHD. According to the study by the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health in Boston, 35.5 per cent of participants with ADHD rated their oral health as […]

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ADA doing their bit for World Cancer Day

Editor — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 03:01:01 +0000

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) stepped up to show their support on this year’s World Cancer Day (4 February). The ADA put together a free fact sheet to encourage and help care for the dental health of those struggling with cancer. The World Cancer Day theme, ‘we can, I can’ is about easing the burden […]

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Breath of fresh air

Editor — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 22:00:14 +0000

Smelly breath can signal something more sinister than what you ate for breakfast or dinner. Sydney dentist, Dr Geoffrey Speiser, gets to the bottom of what causes bad breath. By Duncan Horscroft Halitosis, or bad breath, can be very embarrassing for the sufferers of the condition—and it’s not restricted to those with teeth or gum […]

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