Category: Dentistry

Dentists will likely wish to reconsider the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with prosthetic joints. The results of a new study challenge recommendations for patients with prosthetic joints undergoing invasive dental procedures. A cohort study assessed the association between late prosthet

Periodontitis has been shown to be associated with cognitive decline, and recent research has linked periodontitis to the risk of stroke in young people. Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide. There is emerging evidence that periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of isch

One of two teeth found before samples were taken for DNA analysis. Genetic analysis of the microbiomes of two 4,000-year-old teeth shows marked changes in oral microbiome since the Bronze Age, especially after heavy consumption of sugar, according to a study. Even though the teeth belonged to the s

Mouthwash containing matcha, a finely ground green tea powder, can inhibit the growth of one of the main bacteria that causes periodontitis, indicating that it can be used to prevent and treat gum disease.

A certain type of bacteria commonly found in the mouth can migrate to the gut and grow in colorectal cancer (CRC) tumors, potentially worsening cancer progression, according to a study. The authors write that Fusobacterium nucleatum (Fn), a bacterium that is associated with periodontitis and oral c

Minimally invasive non-surgical therapy (MINST) for patients with intraosseous defects is aimed at minimizing tissue trauma and accelerating wound healing by eliminating surgical incisions and sutures. Despite improvements in treatment methods, intraosseous defects are associated with the progressi

Engineering students at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore and a Florida dentist have developed a prototype device that reduces the sound of a drill in the mouth. Based on noise-canceling technology, the device reduces vibrations occurring in the mouth and is designed to provide patients with gre

Despite its nutrients and purported health benefits, regularly drinking pomegranate juice may be harmful to your teeth. According to a study, this acidic drink can lead to demineralization of teeth. In addition, the study authors write that pomegranate juice can cause dental erosion comparable to co

Samba is a new robotic toothbrush for people with disabilities that cleans teeth automatically. According to the World Health Organization, almost 45% of the world's population suffers from some form of oral disease. For people with disabilities this figure doubles. To make oral health support

A four-year study showed that silver diamine fluoride helps prevent dental caries and can be used as a primary treatment for the prevention and control of dental caries. The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) for the treatment of dental sensitivity