Stuck popcorn leads to endocarditis and open heart surgery Medha Baranwal Baranwal8 Jan 2020 6:00 PM ISTDelhi: A firefighter from Britain had a near-death experience due to a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth. Adam Martin, 41, had to undergo open-heart...
Breakthrough Technology- smart toothbrush designed to revolutionize oral health Hina Zahid7 Jan 2020 8:28 PM ISTLAS VEGAS - Scientists have introduced a first-of-its-kind smart toothbrush with new optic sensor technology that detects biofilm buildup in the mouth...
Researchers develop new technology for user friendly and affordable tooth implants Hina Zahid9 Dec 2019 7:15 PM ISTGoing to a dentist is always considered to be a costly affair. A new development by Indian scientists promises to change this. A group of researchers...
Brushing teeth 3-4 times a day lowers risk of atrial fibrillation, heart failure, says ESC Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli1 Dec 2019 8:28 PM ISTOral Hygiene may indeed be a major contributor to heart health. Tooth brushing three or more times a day was associated with a 10% lower risk of...
Chewing sugar-free gum could help reduce tooth decay, a new review finds Hina Zahid20 Nov 2019 7:15 PM ISTA systematic review by King's College London has found some evidence that chewing sugar-free gum could help to reduce the further development of...
Antibiotics not necessary for toothaches in most cases, recommends ADA guideline Hina Zahid29 Oct 2019 7:05 PM ISTPatients with toothaches are often prescribed antibiotics by physicians and dentists to help relieve signs and symptoms and prevent progression to a...
Electrochemical treatment of implant associated infections- strategy to curb antimicrobial resistance Medha Baranwal Baranwal27 Oct 2019 7:10 PM ISTPittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Antimicrobial resistance is recognized as a global threat to health and healthcare systems. Because of this, most of the...
Oral implants -- The paradigm shift in restorative dentistry Hina Zahid24 Oct 2019 7:05 PM ISTAlexandria, VA, USA – 2019 marks the Centennial of the Journal of Dental Research (JDR). Over the last century, the JDR has been dedicated to the...
Study links non traumatic tooth loss to higher risk of heart disease Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Oct 2019 7:20 PM ISTCardiovascular disease is the No. 1 cause of death of men and women in the United States, and previous studies have linked cardiovascular disease with...
Unneeded antibiotics for dental procedures pose serious threats, finds Study Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli8 Oct 2019 7:05 PM ISTUSA: Adding up findings from a previous study published in May 2019 that found that the patients are being unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics before...
High blood pressure could be driver of heart attack and stroke in patients with periodontitis Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli Kohli25 Sept 2019 9:00 AM ISTHigh blood pressure could be the driver of heart attack and stroke in patients with periodontitis, finds a new study appearing in journal...
Gum Disease and Hypertension- People with periodontitis should be screened for High BP, says ESC study Meghna Singhania24 Sept 2019 7:25 PM ISTHigh blood pressure affects 30–45% of adults and is the leading global cause of premature death, while periodontitis affects more than 50% of the...
