Tufts researchers develop dental floss sensor for real time stress monitoring
A US team have devised a simple device using specially designed floss that can easily and accurately measure cortisol, a stress hormone, in real...
Dental Protection launches new course to help dental professionals navigate consent
A new online course designed to help dental professionals navigate the complex area of obtaining patient consent has been launched on Dental Protection’s Online...
Florida becomes second US state to ban fluoride in drinking water
The US state of Florida became the second to ban fluoride in public water supplies, joining Utah in skipping the widespread dental hygiene practice. Recently,...
Study shows long-term benefits of saving ‘hopeless’ teeth
A major long-term study in Belgium reveals that saving teeth with severe bone loss through periodontal regeneration (PR) offers benefits equal to—if not greater...
Pioneering method detects oral cancer earlier
The powerful potential of nano technologies and AI to detect oral cancer earlier and more accurately have been revealed by a team in New...
FDI launches global call for integration of oral health into electronic...
FDI World Dental Federation recently released a landmark Consensus Statement on Integrated Electronic Health Records (EHRs), urging health systems worldwide to embed oral health into broader digital...
Do starchy carbs cause cavities?
It's common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new research by a US team provides evidence that—depending on your genetic make-up—starches could also be...
Eyes of AI and W&H Group partner to revolutionise dental imaging
Software company Eyes of AI™ has announced a partnership with W&H, a manufacturer of medical technology products and advanced dental equipment. This partnership marks a...
Study shows innate immune training aggravates inflammatory bone loss
Clinical research has long focused on ways to harness the actions of the immune system. Now, US researchers and international collaborators have investigated the effects...
Chewing more sugar-free gum could save on dental costs and benefit...
A new report commissioned by the Extra Oral Healthcare Program reveals that encouraging the widespread adoption of sugar-free gum as part of daily oral hygiene...
New drug therapy with natural compound shows promise against periodontal diseases
US researchers discovered in a previous clinical study that the chronic gum inflammation can promote an ageing-related condition called ‘senescence’, even in younger tissues. Senescent cells, which...
Global survey highlights the challenges of VR-haptic technology in dental education
A recent global survey of 156 institutions by a Finnish team reveals strong interest in VR-haptic technology for dental training, yet significant barriers impede...