ADA analysis finds tens of thousands of NSW residents face “postcode...
Almost 217,000 residents in regional and rural NSW are without fluoridated drinking water, putting their long-term oral health at risk, according to a new analysis...
Oral microbes linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer
Twenty-seven species of bacteria and fungi among the hundreds that live in people’s mouths have been collectively tied to a 3.5 times greater risk...
ADA scoops FDI sustainability award for environmental responsibility in dentistry
Earlier this month, FDI World Dental Federation proudly honoured three winners for their leadership and commitment to advancing sustainability in dentistry, among them the Australian...
Mediterranean diet may reduce gum disease
People living in the UK and following a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially...
Australian uni student uncovers hidden threat to oral health
A Charles Sturt University PhD student has found a simple way to detect a parasite, thought to be a potential cause of gum disease...
Chronic kidney disease may be tied to higher risk for tooth...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) appears to be associated with a higher risk of tooth loss, with a higher prevalence of CKD seen among individuals...
Magnetically guided nanobots offer lasting relief for tooth sensitivity
Researchers in India in collaboration with deep-tech startup Theranautilus have now engineered CalBots—magnetic nanobots that can penetrate deep into dentinal tubules, tiny tunnels in...
ATO raises new concerns over superannuation claims for dental procedures
Dental practitioners are being urged to take note as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) continues to raise concerns over a growing number of applications...
Teens who lose teeth to decay and injury nearly twice as...
Adolescents who lose teeth due to decay or trauma are 42 per cent more likely to be bullied, according to new collaborative research from...
In-mouth hydrogel releases artificial saliva to treat dry mouth
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...
Hypoxia leads to reduced dental bone formation during orthodontic tooth movement...
Sustained hypoxia affects orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) by altering osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation, report a Japanese team. Hypoxic conditions resulted in reduced alveolar bone levels...
Australian software company to lead multimillion dollar project on AI gum...
Australian software company Eyes of AI has received government financial backing to turn a painful, slow check for periodontitis into a fast, contactless scan and...