Stem cells have now been used to create organoids to secret the proteins that form dental enamel thanks to a team of scientists from the University of Washington in Seattle. The research was published in the journal Development Cell and explains how the researchers used a technique called “single-cell combinatorial indexing RNA sequencing (sci-RNA-seq), which … Read more
Rodrigo Lacruz, PhD, MSc, professor of molecular pathobiology at NYU Dentistry, has received a grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) and the National Institutes of Health’s INCLUDE project (INvestigation of Co-occurring conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndromE) to study salivary gland and tooth enamel formation on a molecular … Read more
Mary Bush, DDS, a forensic dentist and associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has published a commentary discussing the problems with bitemark analysis. Bitemark analysis’ can be used during a trial for violent crimes where a victim has been bitten. The bitemarks are displayed next to tracing’s of the suspect’s teeth … Read more
A recent memo reveals the City of Calgary’s plan to reinstate water fluoridation will be delayed and cost much more than planned, reports CTV News. The initial $10.1 million cost of fluoridation has now jumped to $28.1 million due to the construction of a new building at the treatment plant that was not originally planned. … Read more
A report by the Commons’ Health and Social Care Committee reveals more needs to be done to help the NHS dentistry shortage in the UK, as some patients are driving hundreds of miles for their treatment or even pulling out their own teeth. A BBC investigation found nine in ten NHS dental practices were not … Read more
A new clinical study found a hydroxyapatite toothpaste works just as well as fluoride toothpaste to protect against cavities. The research was conducted by a team of international scientists and Polish clinicians to find an alternative to toothpaste containing fluoride. “Hydroxyapatite is a calcium phosphate mineral found in the skeleton,” reports Frontiers in Public Health. … Read more
A woman in Horry County has filed a wrongful death suit against her husband’s dentist, Taurean Hodges, and his practice after her husband sustained fatal injuries while under their care. Kenneth Williamson attended Inlet Premier Implant and Cosmetic Dentistry for recommended treatment of tartar and extractions on August 26, 2020. He was on a number … Read more
A recent study published in the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health reveals that 28% of Indigenous Peoples in Ontario only go to the dentist when it is an emergency. Vrati Mehra, a York University graduate student, conducted the study in collaboration with Faculty of Health Professor Hala Tamim. Data was examined from the Canadian Community Health … Read more
A study by St. Joseph’s Health System and CHX Technologies has launched in order to discover the usefulness of using the preventative dental treatment Prevora to improve the oral health of high-risk patients that are receiving home healthcare services. People receiving home healthcare services tend to have worse oral hygiene as they have trouble administering … Read more
A large study in children reveals Selenomonas sputigena, which previously was only associated with gum disease, can be a key partner of Streptococcus mutans in cavity formation. “This was an unexpected finding that gives us new insights into the development of caries, highlights potential future targets for cavity prevention, and reveals novel mechanisms of bacterial … Read more
New research from JAMA Network Open has found that children with autism displayed significantly less stress in sensory-adapted dental environments (SADE) compared to a regular dental environment (RDE). Children with autism tend to have more oral health challenges, often due to sensory overresponsivity. Dental offices can be an overwhelming environment with the bright lights, loud … Read more
The University of Manitoba’s Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry hosted their annual Research Day, resulting in some exceptional winners. Md Mahamudul Haque, a PhD student in oral biology, won for the best basic research poster. Haque hopes the research will raise more awareness for oral health and disease prevention. “Haque’s research examined the interaction … Read more
The teeth of 19,000 year old woman “are helping illuminate a vanished world of bacteria and their chemical creations,” reports Science.org. Researchers have recovered and reconstructed the genetic material of bacteria living in the mouth from the dental calculus of ancient bones. Sequencing the microbes and re-creating their chemical creations will help scientists find out … Read more
An Edmonton dental hygienist displayed the importance of oral cancer screenings when she helped identify oral cancer in a patient during a routine dental cleaning appointment. Jonathan Teghtmeyer thought he just had a canker sore when he attended his dental appointment in April 2022, but dental hygienist Vaishali Brotschi “noticed the lesion was discoloured – a little … Read more
The purpose of the EFP Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health is fostering innovation in the area of digital solutions that contribute to improving gum health for all. The EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) has announced the winners in France, Switzerland and the UK of the 2023 edition of these prizes, awarded annually … Read more
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. In a study published in PLOS ONE on April 14, Eskan demonstrates that patients with T2D who have full chewing function have a blood glucose level … Read more
Global News recently reported on Richard Hewitt from Kingston, Ont., who has been living with a gum infection for almost a decade. Due to the difficulty unhoused members of the community face to receive dental work, this infection has cost him all of his teeth. Acting executive director of Our Livable Solutions, Chrystal Wilson, has … Read more
Researchers from the University of Surrey have developed a non-invasive diagnostic test for oral cancer called PANDORA. The test was shown to be over 92% accurate at finding patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and 80% accurate at finding patients with pre-cancer or oral epithelial dysplasia (OED), explained the University. The study looked at … Read more
Taisia Cooper, a Registered Dental Hygienist in British Columbia, is preparing to embark on a volunteer trip to Poland to provide no-cost dental care for Ukrainian refugees as part of an interprofessional, collaborative medical team. She will be providing compassionate and trauma-informed no-cost dental care for Ukrainian refugees of all ages as they continue to be … Read more
A recent study in JAMA Health Forum evaluated the affect of expanding the dental workforce in the U.S. to provide care in underserved areas. The research, which explored using the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) to expand dental care, was prompted by the fact that tooth decay is the most prevalent chronic disease among children … Read more