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New Dental 3D System Scans Oral Cavity

When toothache makes a visit to the dentist unavoidable this often marks the start of a time-consuming treatment marathon for the patient. If the tooth cannot be saved and a dental prosthesis is necessary, the dentist first has to make a silicone impression for the dental laboratory.

California Has Most Dentists, But Yet Shortages Exist in Certain Locations

Alpine County has no actively practicing dentists. In San Benito and Inyo counties, there is one dentist for every 5,000 residents. Imperial and Colusa counties have one for every 4,000 residents.

Scientists Find Shared Genetic Link Between Dental Disease Periodontitis and Heart Attack

The relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD) has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its existence was uncertain. Now, for the first time, scientists have discovered a genetic relationship between the two conditions.

Scientists Develop Dental Filling Using Bile Acids

Scientists in Canada and China have developed a hardy material using human bile acids, which they hope can be used to fill dental cavities.

Immediate Load Dental Implants Proven Successful

Three case studies published in the Journal of Oral Implantology (JOI) showed that immediate-load implants in healthy patients were successful and remained functional after 30 months of follow-up.

Children with Acid Reflux Likely to Have Poor Dental Health

Children who have symptoms of chronic acid reflux are significantly more likely to have dental erosions than those without reflux symptoms, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.

Dental Care Costs Is Largest Part of Families’ Health Care Spending - Report

A new report issued by The Access Project finds that the cost of dental care represent more of a financial burden on families and individuals than has been previously recognized. The group, which surveyed family farm and ranch operators discovered that dental costs constitute more than a quarter of families’ out-of-pocket health care spending.

Obesity Associated With Periodontal Disease

Investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico asked “Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease?”

Mouthwash May Increase Risk Of Oral Cancer

Mouthwashes containing alcohol can cause oral cancer and should be removed from supermarket shelves, a dental health study claims. Scientists say there is now “sufficient evidence” that such mouthwashes contribute to an increased risk of the disease.

Good Dental Care Cuts Risk of Heart Disease

New research reveals that a protein associated with inflammation (called CRP) that’s elevated in people at risk for heart disease may be found in infected gums.

Stem Cells From The Teeth: A New Discovery

Scientist has found out recently that dental pulp taken from the wisdom teeth can become a source of therapeutic stem cells. This finding was informed to the public by Japanese researchers. This newly discovered cell is called mesenchymal stem cells. It is capable of developing body tissues such as bone, cartilage and fat.

Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Children Teeth Problems

The deficiency of Vitamin D during pregnancy can cause tooth decay problems and tooth enamel defects to their children, says study presented during the general meeting of International Association of Dental Research held in Toronto the University of Manitoba in Canada.