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Study identifies that obesity can affect the oral tissues

A study of young people undergoing orthodontic treatment has advanced the dental profession’s knowledge of the impact of obesity on oral…

Orthodontics

Scaling titanium implants may aggravate peri-implantitis

A study has revealed that ultrasonic scaling of titanium implants releases particles that not only vary by surface type but…

Implant dentistry

New periodontal vaccine in development

A vaccine to prevent and treat gum disease has been developed by Australian scientists. Scientists at Melbourne University’s Oral Health…

Oral health

Endodontic lesions linked to heart disease

New research has linked endodontic lesions to cardiovascular disease. The study, published online ahead of print in the Journal of Dental Research,…

Endodontics

Recording ‘selfies’ while brushing teeth can improve technique

New research has found that recording yourself brushing your teeth can help improve your oral hygiene technique. The study, which…

Oral health

Exposure to common chemicals may cause irreversible damage to children’s teeth

A new study has found that early exposure to two chemicals often found in food packaging and fungicides may cause…

Oral health

Regular consumption of sports drinks a risk to children’s health

New research has found that 89% of school children are consuming sports drinks, with 68% drinking them regularly (between once and seven…

Oral health

Funding grant for simple saliva test for gum disease

A research team from the Plymouth University Peninsula School of Dentistry has been awarded a grant from the Oral and Dental…

Oral health