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...
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...
Novel drilling plate shows promise in preclinical dental training
A novel drilling plate simulating the tactile and structural properties of natural human dental tissues may provide dental students with increasingly realistic training opportunities...
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...
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...
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 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...