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Long-term high fluoride exposure during adolescence causes hippocampal impairments

Researchers evaluated the impacts of prolonged fluoride exposure during adolescence and adulthood on cognition and associated hippocampal alterations.

13 Jul 2023

Gum disease and tooth loss linked to brain shrinkage

Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 5, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

5 Jul 2023

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

Research investigated the impact of toothbrushing timing on cardiovascular disease risk. The study found that brushing teeth at night was associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk compared to not brushing at all.

2 Jul 2023

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Most of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop them at some point in their lives.

29 Jun 2023

Expert panel develops first-ever guideline to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth

A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with common restorative materials like fillings or caps.

26 Jun 2023

Montana clinics chip away at refugees’ obstacles to dental care

Yu Yu Htwe had never had dental problems, so she was surprised when a dentist told her she had three cavities at her first appointment in this small city in western Montana.

15 Jun 2023

Unveiling ancient minds: fossil endocasts unlock secrets of past brains

Study summarized the knowledge of brain anatomy from fossil records and brain evolution.

15 Jun 2023

Dental therapists help patients in need of care avoid the brush-off

All six of Michelle Ehlert’s children have Medicaid plans that should cover their dental care. But for years, she and her husband paid for dental care out-of-pocket — sometimes thousands of dollars a year.

9 Jun 2023

Newly discovered bacterial species can have a major role in causing tooth decay

Collaborating researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and the Adams School of Dentistry and Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina have discovered that a bacterial species called Selenomonas sputigena can have a major role in causing tooth decay.

8 Jun 2023

Researchers find oldest evidence of the plague in Britain to date

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified three 4,000-year-old British cases of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria causing the plague – the oldest evidence of the plague in Britain to date, reported in a paper published today in Nature Communications.

30 May 2023

Looking at pictures of food on the internet can make you feel full

The internet is overflowing with pictures of food: On news sites, social media and banner ads that pop up everywhere.

23 May 2023

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

Study examines the impact of pregnancy on oral health, including increased risks of gum disease and tooth decay. It also investigates women's self-assessment of oral health, health literacy, and awareness of the oral health-pregnancy connection.

15 May 2023

Study shows strong association between mastication and blood glucose levels among T2D patients

If you're a health care provider treating people with Type 2 diabetes (T2D), University at Buffalo researcher Mehmet A. Eskan has this suggestion for you: check your patients' teeth.

8 May 2023

Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

Researchers described a new method to safely release DNA from ancient tooth and bone artifacts.

5 May 2023

Millions are stuck in dental deserts, with no access to oral health care

Every day, Adrienne Grimmett and her colleagues at Evara Health in the Tampa Bay area see stories of inequity in their patients' teeth, gums, and palates.

2 May 2023

Opening doors for broader participation in oral microbiome studies: the stability and comparability of ethanol-free mouthwash

Researchers compared the use of ethanol-free and ethanol-containing mouthwash for oral microbiome studies.

1 May 2023

Teeth News and Research

Latest Teeth News and Research

Long-term high fluoride exposure during adolescence causes hippocampal impairments

Gum disease and tooth loss linked to brain shrinkage

Skipping nightly toothbrushing could heighten cardiovascular disease risk

Natural molecule could be added to toothpastes and mouthwashes to improve dental hygiene

Expert panel develops first-ever guideline to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth

Montana clinics chip away at refugees’ obstacles to dental care

Unveiling ancient minds: fossil endocasts unlock secrets of past brains

Dental therapists help patients in need of care avoid the brush-off

Newly discovered bacterial species can have a major role in causing tooth decay

Researchers find oldest evidence of the plague in Britain to date

Looking at pictures of food on the internet can make you feel full

Pregnancy and oral health: Unveiling the risks and awareness for mothers-to-be

Study shows strong association between mastication and blood glucose levels among T2D patients

Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

Millions are stuck in dental deserts, with no access to oral health care

Opening doors for broader participation in oral microbiome studies: the stability and comparability of ethanol-free mouthwash

Some private companies charge hefty fees to help veterans with disability claims

Gum Health Day 2023 campaign focuses on aesthetics and wellbeing

Pain, hope, and science collide as athletes turn to magic mushrooms

Novel approach promotes bone regeneration in mice without implantation

The evolution of OCT for retinal imaging and disease intervention

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