Category: Dentistry

British scientists have identified the type of cells that regulate the inflammatory process that occurs in periodontal disease. Although understanding of the causes and potential treatments for periodontal disease has advanced significantly in recent decades, new research continues to expand these

Patients can have all the necessary dental x-rays at any stage of pregnancy if the appropriate safety equipment is used correctly. The amount of ionizing radiation produced during dental X-ray procedures is so small that the risk of fetal anomalies is minimal. Even with this information, many dent

November 18, 2022 The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the latest global oral health report. Almost 20 years have passed since the last publication. The document provides comprehensive information on the prevalence of oral diseases and includes data from 194 countries. The report is of v

When oral bacteria combine with fungus, they form "superorganisms" that cause cavities. According to the study, these oral pests exhibit unique resistance and mobility, such multicellular symbiotic clusters, are more resistant to antimicrobials and cause deeper caries. Researchers have found that w

Patients with a common type of temporomandibular disorder (TMJ) had lower levels of calcium and vitamin D, indicating that calcium metabolism may be associated with these jaw disorders. The authors write that patients with reduced TMJ disc displacement (TMD) were deficient in calcium and vitamin D

Each owner of the clinic strives to ensure that his dentistry is not only popular with patients, but also brings a stable and, preferably, high income. However, in practice, only a few achieve such a result. Why do some businesses go “like clockwork”, while others, having invested a lot of money, en

The study found that in patients taking prednisolone after tooth extraction, healing of the extraction site may be delayed. The delay in healing is affected by certain doses of prednisolone, as well as some other factors. The study included 80 patients who had a tooth extracted under local anesthes

The study titled 'Needleless Injectable Dental Anesthesia: Initial Results' presents a new device developed and tested by researchers in New Zealand that provides pain relief without a needle. Dentophobia continues to be a major barrier to patients receiving dental care, which is why minima

Researchers found that more than a quarter of high school students in their study sample suffered from Internet addiction and that this condition was an obstacle to maintaining good oral care. A study found that those Japanese high school students who suffer from internet addiction are more likely

An association between ankyloglossia and periodontitis has not been previously reported. In the presented series of clinical cases, three sisters are described, each of whom had ankyloglossia and localized periodontitis in the region of the molars and incisors. The simultaneous occurrence of both co