Study Finds Most Women 50 and Older Unaware of Menopause’s Impact on Oral Health
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 … more
Research
Ongoing Research for Longer Lasting Dental Materials
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 … more
Dental Enamel Proteins Secreted by Organoids from Stem Cells
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 … more
A Study of Oral Health in Down Syndrome Patients Receives Additional Funding
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) … more
Clinical Trial Tests Efficiency of Toothpaste Containing Synthetic Tooth Minerals
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 … more
Hamilton Hospital Launches Study on Prevora Dental Treatment for High-risk Patients
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 … more
New Bacterial Species Can Have Major Role in Tooth Decay, Study Finds
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 … more
Recipients of the Colgate Award for Research Excellence (C.A.R.E.) Announced
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 … more
University of Surrey Develops a Non-invasive Diagnostic Test for Oral Cancer
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% … more
Scientists Find This Bacteria Could Preserve Oral Health
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 … more
Researchers at McMaster Seek Alternatives to Opioids for Acute Dental Pain
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 … more
NYU College of Dentistry to Create NIH-Funded Summer Research Education Program
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) … more
Dalhousie University Researcher Wins Award for Work in Dentistry
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 … more
WHO Highlights Oral Health Neglect Affecting Nearly Half of the World’s Population
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 … more
Bruyère to Study New Preventive Oral Health Treatment for Canadian Seniors
Bruyère announced a new research study on a non-invasive preventive treatment for poor oral health in older Canadians. The clinical trial will document current oral … more
USask Dentistry Students Lead National Research Competition
Eight students representing the College of Dentistry have been chosen as recipients of CADR-NCOHR Student Research Awards, the top performance of any Canadian dental college. … more
Government of Canada Announces Appointments to the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Governing Council
The Government of Canada is committed to appointing highly qualified candidates to best serve the interests of Canadians. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, announced … more
Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health to Launch New Round of Research Grant Applications on September 21, 2022
Dental academics and clinicians alike are invited to apply for a research grant from Foundation Nakao for Worldwide Oral Health beginning on September 21, 2022. … more
Multidisciplinary Research Takes Centre Stage
Schulich Dentistry Research Day attracted more than 300 participants from across Canada and featured 22 student oral presentations in a range of research areas. For … more
Researchers Develop New Technique to Improve Understanding of How Acid Damages Teeth
The University of Surrey and the School of Dentistry at the University of Birmingham have developed a new technique to improve understanding of how acid … more