Category: Dentistry

The toothbrush is basically a stick with bristles and the concept hasn't changed much as a technology since the ancients of Babylon and Egypt walked the earth over 5,000 years ago. Now scientists at the University of Pennsylvania are preparing to propose brushing teeth with a swarm of microscopi

Changing the biofilm's interactive environment could provide an alternative to using harsh chemicals to treat pathogenic bacteria, according to Montana State University researchers. The results of the study were presented at the annual Montana Biofilm Meeting in Bozeman July 12-14, which brings

Researchers have found that combination chemotherapy and radiation therapy, and especially head and neck radiation, increase the risk of dental abnormalities in children who have had cancer. It has previously been found that people who have been treated for cancer may have abnormalities in the deve

Older adults are more susceptible to chronic oral health problems, including tooth decay, periodontal disease, and bad breath (halitosis). In a new study, researchers assessed the prevalence of halitosis and related factors among older adults. Population aging will be a challenge for all health sys

According to a case report, a 30-year-old woman developed a very rare eating disorder after jaw surgery, resulting in loss of consciousness and amnesia while eating. This case suggests that the late onset of syncope (fainting when swallowing), which is associated with cardiac arrhythmia, may be a p

According to a large Swedish study, the high probability of having large babies for their gestational age may be associated with fluoride intake in the perinatal period. The authors write that the study of more than 500 mother-child couples is the first to suggest a correlation between fluoride exp

Researchers in the US have recently developed a micro-robotic nanoparticle hands-free system that can not only brush teeth, but also floss and rinse teeth in one go, helping to effectively remove biofilm from teeth. Proper oral hygiene requires manual dexterity and can be difficult for older people

A study has shown that there is a relationship between dry eyes (keratoconjunctivitis sicca) and xerostomia symptoms. Dry eye disease and xerostomia have been extensively studied, but independently. Perhaps that is why their relationship has remained relatively unexplored. A recent study of 150 ran

A recent animal study has shown that type 1 diabetes (T1D) can negatively affect the microhardness of enamel and dentin. In the Archives of Oral Biology, the study authors, led by Dr. Mohammad Ali Sagiri of the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine in New Jersey, wrote: "Diabetes causes negative change

To lower the patient's blood pressure, the dentist hypnotized him. This allowed the 51-year-old man to undergo planned treatment. The patient was immersed in a trance state with the help of Ericksonian hypnotherapy, based on the use of a special hypnotic language, which is distinguished by its