Dentistry

Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity.

Dental Crown / Tooth Cap

A dental crown, also sometimes referred to as a “cap,” is a type of dental restoration that fits over the remains of a tooth to restore the appearance of the natural tooth or to protect it from further damage.

Radicular Cysts

Tartar Causes

Importance of Pharmacology in Dentistry

Hard Tissue Lasers in Dentistry

What is Nanodentistry?

Wisdom Teeth Removal

(How to) Make Your Own Toothpaste

Are Genes Involved in Tooth Decay and Gum Disease?

What is Dental Informatics?

What is Dental Public Health?

What is Pediatric Dentistry?

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(How to) Make Your Own Toothpaste

What is Dentin / Dentine?

What is Dentin Hypersensitivity?

What is Tooth Enamel?

What is Dental Pulp?

Dental Implant Risks

Dental Implant Techniques

Medical Uses of Dental Implants

History of Dental Implants

Dental Abscess Causes and Prevention

What is a Dental Abscess?

Dental Abscess Symptoms

What are Dental Braces?

Procedure for Dental Braces

Risks of Dental Braces

Types of Dental Braces

History of Dental Braces

Taking Care of Your Teeth with Braces

What is a Dental Bridge?

Types of Dental Bridges

Dental Bridge Procedure

Dental Bridges - Advantages and Disadvantages

Uses for a Dental Bridge

Dental Crown Complications

Dental Crown Uses

Procedure for Dental Crowns

Advantages and Disadvantages of Dental Crowns

Recovery After a Dental Crown Procedure

Patient Care for Dental Crowns

Tooth Erosion Causes

Reasons for a Dental Extraction

Procedure for Dental Extraction

Types of Dental Extraction

Dental Filling Procedure

What are Dental Fillings?

Flossgate & the Importance of Preventative Oral Hygiene

What are Dentures?

Latest Dentistry News and Research

NIDUS-Family care package reduces dementia support costs

The NIDUS-Family package of care uses goal setting to help people with dementia live well at home for longer.

17 Feb 2025

Vaping and gum health: How does it compare to smoking?

A systematic review found that e-cigarette users show increased plaque and inflammation markers compared to non-smokers, though their gum health fares better than traditional smokers. However, the certainty of these findings is low due to study bias.

16 Feb 2025

Diabetes plays key role in the emergence and expansion of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to evolve and spread.

12 Feb 2025

Changes to intermediate filament protein drive aggressive breast cancer growth

Changes to the intermediate filament (IF) protein, vimentin, were found to promote tumor growth by increasing cancer stemness in an oestrogen independent manner.

11 Feb 2025

New mechanism of immune evasion discovered in cancer cells

The immune system plays a key role in detecting and destroying cancer cells. Cancer immunotherapy works by programming immune cells to recognize and eliminate cancer cells.

11 Feb 2025

Anxiety reduction with antidepressants confirmed, long-term effects uncertain

A new Cochrane review confirms that antidepressants effectively reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) under trial conditions, although there is limited data on long-term usage.

30 Jan 2025

BEND lipids revolutionize mRNA delivery and gene-editing

Every time a shuttle docks with the International Space Station (ISS), a delicate dance unfolds between the shuttle's docking system and its counterpart on the station.

28 Jan 2025

Research uncovers how brain activity patterns can predict pain sensitivity

In an international effort, researchers at Western University, the University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) uncovered how specific patterns in brain activity can predict an individual's sensitivity to pain, expanding opportunities for improved pain management strategies.

27 Jan 2025

Study reveals the importance of physical activity for healthy aging

Can physical activity extend the lifespans of older adults? A review article published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.231336 summarizes the considerable evidence supporting the important role physical activity plays in preventing or reducing the effects of diseases and discusses how to prescribe effective exercise for older adults.

27 Jan 2025

Scientists discover critical factor in bone remodeling process

Bones are the living tissue on which the human skeleton is constructed and play a key role in enabling physical movements.

21 Jan 2025

DDR2 enhances BMP-dependent bone regeneration and reduces heterotopic ossification

Bone loss resulting from trauma, fractures, or disease presents a major global health challenge, often leading to long-term disability.

17 Jan 2025

Researchers uncover role of perivascular cells in blood vessel dysfunction

Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have uncovered how specialized cells surrounding small blood vessels, known as perivascular cells, contribute to blood vessel dysfunction in chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and fibrosis.

13 Jan 2025

3D printed bone scaffolds successfully used to rebuild jawbone

Clinicians have successfully used custom-made 3D printed bone scaffolds, printed on-site at The University of Queensland, to rebuild part of a man's jawbone.

8 Jan 2025

Stress-induced immune dysfunction linked to worsened skin allergies

Psychological stress is known to exacerbate skin allergies, but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood.

7 Jan 2025

Genetic mutation in esophageal cancer found to have dual effects

A genetic fault long believed to drive the development of esophageal cancer may in fact play a protective role early in the disease, according to new research published in Nature Cancer.

3 Jan 2025

New method allows non-destructive study of fish teeth

Can we examine the teeth of living fish and other vertebrates in detail, repeatedly over time, without harming them?

26 Dec 2024

Atom probe tomography reveals fluoride patterns in aging teeth

Teeth are essential for helping people break down the food they eat and are protected by enamel, which helps them withstand the large amount of stress they experience as people chew away. Unlike other materials in the body, enamel has no way to repair damage, which means that as we age, it risks becoming weaker with time.

20 Dec 2024

Study finds no impact of water fluoridation on cognitive development

A University of Queensland study has found no link between exposure to water fluoridation as a young child and negative cognitive development.

19 Dec 2024

New insights into Sjögren's disease pathogenesis and treatment

Researchers at NYU College of Dentistry and NYU Grossman School of Medicine are closer to understanding what drives the autoimmune disorder Sjögren's disease, thanks to new discoveries about the role of calcium signaling, regulatory T cells, and interferon.

18 Dec 2024

Gut-targeted antidepressants: A novel approach to battling depression and anxiety

Most of us have experienced the effects of moods and emotions on our gastrointestinal tract, from "butterflies" in the stomach caused by nervousness to a loss of appetite when we're feeling blue.

11 Dec 2024