Dr. Christophe Bedos, a full professor in the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences at McGill University, shares the story behind his efforts to make the university’s dental faculty one of the world’s first fully sustainable dental faculties. He explains why this initiative is more critical than ever, especially when considering the next … Read more
The groundbreaking bitemark research found by Mary Bush, a forensic dentist and associate professor at University at Buffalo’s School of Dental Medicine, is being featured in a Smithsonian National Museum of American History exhibition. The Forensic Science on Trial exhibition looks at “the way people influence the development, presentation and interpretation of forensic science.” It … Read more
A University at Buffalo professor has received a $400,000 grant to study strategies for repairing damaged teeth. Camila Sabatini, DDS, PhD, is an associate professor of restorative dentistry in the School of Dental Medicine. She will be collaborating with Techung Lee, PhD, associate professor of biochemistry in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and … Read more
Mariano Sanz Alonso, a Professor of Periodontology at the Complutense University of Madrid and an honorary trustee of the Sepa Foundation for Periodontology and Dental Implants, stands out as the author with the most relevant scientific articles in dentistry worldwide over the last decade. This distinction is evident from a recent study published last February … Read more
VideaHealth announced the results of new research which found more than 90 percent of consumers surveyed agree that untreated oral issues, such as cavities and unhealthy gums, directly impact overall physical health and risk of disease, suggesting that public health campaigns designed to raise awareness of the long-term impact of oral disease on overall health … Read more
The University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry is collaborating with Stanford University on an ambitious program aimed at bridging the gap between biomedical research and clinical practice. A $3.8 million grant was recently awarded by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research of the National Institutes of Health to fund … Read more
A new survey from Delta Dental reveals the lack of awareness among women over 50 regarding the relationship between oral health symptoms and menopause. The survey revealed 84% of women from the U.S. aged 50 and older are unaware that some of their oral health discomfort could be related to menopause. Although 70% of women … Read more
There is ongoing research by the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry to make dental materials last longer. Kfor.com recently reported on this initiative from the Department of Energy, which is providing funding for a team of researchers for “Project Cupiid” or “Complex, Unique, and Powerful Imaging instrument for Dynamics.” One of the researchers, Dr. … Read more
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
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 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
Colgate-Palmolive is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (CARE), who will each receive a 1-year research grant ($30,000.00 USD) to foster the development of their areas of interest in dental, oral and craniofacial research. The 2023 CARE Program recipients and their research topics are: Heidi Steinkamp, PhD, DDS, … 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
A new study found that daily probiotic use reduces risks of gingivitis and improves oral health. The trial involved half of the participants being given probiotic lozenges containing the bacterial strain Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 while the other half was given a placebo. The research took eight weeks and results showed that those given the probiotic had a … Read more
McMaster University research compares the “effectiveness of different ways to treat acute pain after tooth extraction,” reports The Record. The goal of the study is to decrease the number of opioid prescriptions dentists are writing. The research found that 29 percent of opioid prescriptions from 2011 to 2015 exceeded the recommended morphine equivalent and more … Read more
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded NYU College of Dentistry (NYU Dentistry) a grant to establish a summer research education program in the oral health sciences. The program is designed to provide research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students from diverse … Read more
A Brazilian dentist’s research through Dalhousie University won recognition Tuesday when she accepted a Mitacs Award for Outstanding Innovation in Ottawa. Dr. Cristiane Maucoski’s project on light-curing devices for resin-based composite fillings is aimed at helping to make stronger fillings that last longer and improve overall patient health. View the full story. See more of … Read more
A new Global Oral Health Status Report by the World Health Organization (WHO) provides the first-ever comprehensive picture of oral disease burden with data profiles for 194 countries, giving unique insights into key areas and markers of oral health that are relevant for decision-makers. The report shows that almost half of the world’s population (45% or 3.5 … Read more