A teeth whitening formulation without enamel damage Medha Baranwal Baranwal20 July 2018 7:15 PM ISTPerfect pearly white teeth are a necessity in this age of selfies, not only it makes you look good but also reflects your dental hygiene. Many...
Exposure to high strength MRI may harm people with dental amalgam Medha Baranwal Baranwal9 July 2018 7:05 PM ISTExposure to ultra-high-strength MRI (7.0-T) may release mercury from dental amalgam, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology. The...
Breakthrough treatment for crippling jaw defect created Vinay Singh singh22 Jun 2018 7:15 PM ISTIn a major breakthrough, UC led researchers have successfully tested the first-ever tissue implant to safely treat a common jaw defect model, known as...
People with Gum disease at increased risk of developing RA Vinay Singh singh20 Jun 2018 7:25 PM ISTPeople with increased levels of gum disease are at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to the results of a study presented at the...
Chronic periodontitis associated with erectile dysfunction Vinay Singh singh15 Jun 2018 7:28 PM ISTPatients with erectile dysfunction showed worse periodontal condition, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Clinical...
New material developed to regenerate tooth enamel Hina Zahid3 Jun 2018 7:10 PM ISTA new way to grow mineralized materials which could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone has been developed, according to a study...
Local Benzocaine may lead to Methemoglobinemia in children Vinay Singh singh25 May 2018 7:05 PM ISTThe US Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to consumers to stop using benzocaine-containing over-the-counter teething products in infants...
Helping dental retainers and aligners fight off bacteria Anjali Nimesh Nimesh24 May 2018 7:05 PM ISTClear, plastic aligners have been growing in popularity as alternatives to bulky, metal braces. And once the teeth are straightened, patients graduate...
Antibacterial in toothpaste may combat severe lung disease Anjali Nimesh Nimesh20 May 2018 8:25 PM IST A common antibacterial substance found in toothpaste may combat life-threatening diseases such as cystic fibrosis(CF) when combined with an already...
Acupuncture significantly reduces anxiety in dental patients Vinay Singh singh11 May 2018 7:00 PM ISTAccording to a study acupuncture may help overcome dental anxiety and reduce it by eight points. This level of reduction is considered to be...
Fluoride varnish prevents caries in about every 10th child Vinay Singh singh28 April 2018 7:25 PM ISTCaries in adults and adolescents is declining, studies show that in children below 3 years of age, caries has hardly decreased, thereby necessitating...
Drinking leads to chronic diseases by influencing oral microbiome Medha Baranwal Baranwal25 April 2018 7:05 PM ISTDrinking alcohol can lead to dysbiosis (microbial imbalance) of the oral microbiome which is linked to heart disease and cancers of the digestive...
