Erosive Potential of At-Home Carbonated Beverages
Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the effects of at-home carbonation systems on the pH of water, apple juice, and orange … more
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Vaccine Related Jaw Fracture
The mass vaccination programs, which have developed in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, have for the most part been a great success with a … more
COVID-19 Update – New Requirements for Dentistry in Response to Omicron Variant
The Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued a revised Directive #2 to preserve health system capacity by stopping or deferring procedures that: risk placing further strain … more
UofL Researchers Reveal How Oral Bacteria Suppress Protection Against Viral Growth
Researchers from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and their colleagues have discovered details of how proteins produced by oral epithelial cells protect humans … more
AAE Survey Says Americans To Prioritize Oral Health In 2022
Many people were lax about their oral health care in 2021 due, at least in part, to the avoidance of dental care because of the … more
NHS Likely to Lose Nearly Half of Dentists After Pressure Increased to Catch Up on Backlogs, Profession Warns
NHS dental practices are now being obliged to meet 85% of their pre-COVID activity levels or face financial penalties. But according to the British Dental … more
A Chewing Gum That Could Reduce SARS-CoV-2 Transmission
A chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein serves as a “trap” for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, reducing viral load in saliva and potentially tamping down … more
Close Small Black Triangles with Ease
Creating restorations with Aura Easy composite can help close small black triangles with ease. BLACK TRIANGLES, ALSO KNOWN as open gingival embrasures, are spaces or … more
Stress-Related Chips Are at an All Time High – Here is Your One-Shade, Stress Free Solution
Bruxism is Up – Keep Your Repairs Beautiful and Budget Friendly While chipping a tooth is often the result of an accident, falls or … more
COVID-19 Update – Omicron Variant and Revised Guidance for All Ontario Dentists
Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) has revised Directive #1 which sets out new requirements for health care providers. What this means for dentists Dentists must … more
Study Assesses the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Dental Faculty Well-being
As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the world to withdraw for safety in 2020, faculty at dental schools did not report significant decreases in measures of … more
Oral Health’s Top 10 News Stories of 2021
Another year is winding down and it is time to look back on the top headlines that got your attention in 2021. 2021 was another … more
Dental Nurse Loses Sex Discrimination Case After Refusing to Cut Her Nails
A dental nurse has lost a sex discrimination case after she refused to have her nails cut – unless it was by a beautician. Sandra … more
Dentists See Pandemic Stress in Patients with More Grinding, Cracked, Broken Teeth
Stress and anxiety connected to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is revealing itself in people’s mouths, say dentists who report increasing cases of patients with cracked, … more
New Brunswick Dentists Won’t Be Required to Get COVID-19 Vaccinations
The New Brunswick Dental Society will not be following the lead of doctors in the province and require dentists to have COVID-19 vaccinations. While endorsing … more
Compulsory Covid Jabs ‘Calamitous’ for Dental Services in England, Says BDA
Dentists’ leaders have said mandatory jabs for healthcare staff will have a “calamitous” impact on dental services in England, as a survey revealed that one … more
TikTokers are Taping Their Mouths Shut While They Sleep, Claiming it Helps Snoring and Dry Mouth
TikTok users are taping their mouths shut before bed and say the practice, called mouth taping, leads to higher quality sleep and better oral health. Researchers have … more
‘Good Job Brushing Your Teeth!’ Study Shows Parent Praise Might Encourage Children’s Persistence
To become healthy and successful adults, children need to persist on tasks that they might not necessarily consider easy or fun, like studying, exercising, or … more
Tooth Cavities Provide Unique Ecological Insight into Living Primates and Fossil Humans
Tooth decay is a common and unfortunate problem for many of us, but two University of Otago studies show it is also an issue for … more