Category: Dentistry

Oral lichen planus (LP) and recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) are common chronic inflammatory diseases that can affect patients' quality of life. Current treatment approaches are mostly palliative and often ineffective because the contact time of the therapeutic agent with the lesions is insuf

Scientists at the Rochester Institute of Technology and the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York are collaborating to investigate the link between maternal nutrition and the infant oral microbiome. In their study, Dr. Jin Xiao and Dr. Brenda Abu will explore the relationship between p

According to the results of a prospective randomized clinical trial, patients with affected lower third molars may experience less pain and swelling if melatonin is injected into the tooth socket after surgical extraction. The authors noted that Although melatonin also affects the degree of maximum

Do you know the disappointment at the dentist when you hear that the doctor cannot solve your problem on his own? You expect the problem to be solved here and now, but instead you get a voluminous plan that includes many consultations, diagnostic procedures and visits to different doctors. You asked

According to the study, if mothers in childhood choked during treatment at the dentist, then there is a high probability (72%) that their children will experience the same sensitive gag reflex. The authors write that the mother's propensity to vomit, past unsuccessful dental procedures, and a h

Lithuanian researchers recently developed three pieces of equipment that provide access to oral care during virus outbreaks, protecting dentists. The COVID-19 outbreak has significantly affected the work of dentists. For this reason, Lithuanian researchers have recently developed protection produ

Accurate assessment of carious lesion activity, depth, and severity is important for physicians in deciding on intervention. In a recent study, a team of scientists from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) evaluated whether shortwave infrared (SWIR) and thermal imaging could be used t

According to a recent study, probiotics found in fermented foods such as yogurt may provide short-term relief from halitosis. Researchers from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, investigated the effect of probiotics on bad breath over time. They reviewed previous studies comparing the effects of

Because various infectious diseases are airborne, researchers have recently tried to understand how aerosol exposure can adversely affect patients and dental professionals during dental treatment. Namely, the aim of the study was to develop imaging techniques for identifying droplets and aerosols, t

According to research, people with both diabetes and tooth loss become more at risk of cognitive decline as they age. The results highlight the importance of diabetes control for older adults and regular dental care, said the team, led by New York University (NYU) Ph.D. Bei Wu. Wu is Associate Dean