New Dental Tool Prototype Can Spot Acidic Conditions That Lead to Cavities
In a new study, University of Washington researchers have shown that a dental tool they created can measure the acidity built up by the bacteria … more
Cavities
Cavities: Can You Stomach It?
According to the World Health Organization’s March 25th, 2020, report on oral health, dental caries remains the number one dental issue globally to this day. … more
Tooth Decay May Result From Immune Response, Not Just Bacterial Plaque
Cavities in teeth may result from an immune system response, not just bacteria, according to a recent U of T study. This counters decades of established … more
Fluoride Reduces Dental Risk From Minimal and Extended Breastfeeding
Cavity-conscious mothers can rest assured their children will not be at increased risk of tooth decay if they can’t breastfeed or they want to breastfeed … more
Lymph Node Ratio May Predict Who Lives, Dies From Oral Cavity Cancer
Five years after diagnosis, only 40 percent of patients with locally-advanced oral cavity cancer will still be alive. The question is who is likely to … more
Can Hygienists Diagnose A Cavity?
No says the Ontario regulations, and those of many Canadian and US jurisdictions. Yes says a new study in Scotland which tested the ability of … more
A Medical Approach to Preventing Cavities
New studies are identifying the key microbes and their interactions which cause a cavity. Essentially, we now know that dental decay is a “poly-microbial disease”, … more
Microcavities: Does Earliest Decay Need Filling?
Lotta chatter about dentistry on the news shows these days…this from ABC news By the time a dentist finds a cavity, that tooth has been through … more
A Closer Look at Teeth May Mean More Fillings
By Ritchie S. King – the New York Times – November 28, 2011 Until 2010, Amelia Nuwer, 22, visited the same dentist every year in … more
Drill, fill and bill…..not so fast! Hold the drill
From Dental Tribune – don’t mind the background colour – Word Press is coming…..soon, I hope…….really I do. LEEDS, UK: The thought of the dentist’s … more
25 Things That Make You More Likely To Get Cavities
SP Image by dreamglowpumpkincat210 via Flickr ECTACULAR ARTICLE for your client base……… From Oral Answers – by Tom – and it’s printer friendly – ah … more
New technique made cavity disappear in about a month, mice study found
by Eric Bland Dentists could soon hang up their drills. A new peptide, embedded in a soft gel or a thin, flexible film and placed … more