New kind of dental floss could replace vaccine needles, study finds
A fear of needles is a common reason for avoiding vaccines, even among many adults. Now US researchers have come up with a rather clever...
Pilot points to blueprint for national seniors dental scheme
A pioneering pilot program led by University of Sydney researchers delivering targeted dental care to older Australians has demonstrated that equitable, integrated oral health care...
Synchrotron images show patient healing after dental implant placement
Griffith University researchers have investigated the biological process involved in healing after dental implant placements using imaging data from The Australian Synchrotron. Dental implant placements often...
Pharmacists increasingly giving oral health advice in country Victoria
Pharmacists are stepping in as frontline providers of oral healthcare advice in rural Victorian towns without dental practitioners, offering oral hygiene advice, managing dental...
Herbal mouthwash targets gum germs while letting helpful bacteria flourish
Mouthwashes have long bragged about killing 99.9 per cent of germs in your mouth, but US researchers suggest this scorched-earth approach may harm oral...
UQ research finds fluoride has greater benefits for vulnerable children
Water fluoridation is effective in preventing tooth decay overall, but there are greater benefits for children from lower socio-economic backgrounds, University of Queensland research...
Microscopic plant stones can cause permanent damage to tooth enamel
While plant-based foods are an essential part of a healthy diet, an international team of researchers has found that microscopic plant stones, known as...
WA research identifies root cause of tooth decay in kids
A lack of oral health literacy among caregivers and access to dental services is driving tooth decay in young children research from Edith Cowan University...
Filling the Gap event celebrates ADA NSW volunteers
The first ever award ceremony for Filling the Gap (FTG) was held at the ADA NSW new Digital Training Centre on Friday 13 June, followed by...
Pain-free, needle-free dentistry in clinical trial
A red LED light could be key to making a trip to the dentist a pain-free, needle-free experience. LED-light therapy, that combines red light and...
Topical treatments halt progression of cavities in children for years, study...
Two topical treatments applied to kids’ cavities can stop the majority of them from progressing for years, according to a US study. Treating more than...
WHO’s work on oral health honoured with prestigious award
WHO's Global strategy and action plan on oral health 2023–2030 has been awarded the Aubrey Sheiham Award for Distinguished Research in Dental Public Health Sciences by the...