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Released: 21-Dec-2020 8:20 AM EST
NUS researchers develop foldable tent for safe dental care during the pandemic
National University of Singapore (NUS)

Researchers from the National University of Singapore have invented a portable tent-like shield to prevent the spread of saliva and aerosols generated during dental procedures. These procedures would otherwise put dentists at a high risk of exposure to COVID-19 and other critical infectious diseases.

Released: 17-Dec-2020 12:25 PM EST
Surgery on rare side effect of COVID-19 gives patient ability to smile again
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

It was enough that Anthony Jones had survived the infection, intubation, and one of those COVID-19 goodbyes that might not see a ‘hello’ on the other side.

Released: 17-Dec-2020 11:55 AM EST
Coronavirus spread during dental procedures could be reduced with slower drill rotation
Imperial College London

Dental procedures can pose a high risk of viral transmission because the tools that are used often produce aerosols, which can contain high numbers SARS-CoV-2 virions, copies of the virus causing COVID-19.

14-Dec-2020 1:05 PM EST
Microbes in dental plaque look more like relatives in soil than those on the tongue
University of Chicago Medical Center

A new study out of UChicago and the Marine Biological Laboratory used state-of-the-art sequencing technology to deep-screen the genomes of microbes known as TM7 present in the mouth. This approach determined that TM7 species living on the tongue more closely resembled those found in the GI tract, while TM7 species in dental plaque more closely resembled environmental species, providing a hint at how plaque may have played a role in microbial colonization of the body.

   
Released: 11-Nov-2020 8:00 AM EST
‘Pinprick’ biomarker blood test offers diagnostic potential in HPV-related cancers Study shows rising antibody levels predict the course of cancer
Abviris

A potential breakthrough in the early detection of the neck, head and anal cancers linked to human papilloma viruses (HPV) has emerged. It is based on a highly specific diagnostic test that appears to indicate cancer, and predict its course, from just a pinprick of blood.

Released: 9-Nov-2020 8:05 AM EST
Study confirms spit testing may help doctors diagnose concussions
Penn State College of Medicine

Doctors may soon be able to more accurately diagnose concussions by measuring the number of certain molecules in a person’s saliva, according to Penn State College of Medicine researchers.

Released: 4-Nov-2020 11:35 AM EST
How the Pandemic Highlights Barriers to Dental Care
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

The dean of Rutgers School of Dental Medicine discusses how people avoiding dental appointments during the pandemic is raising awareness of challenges in the dental health system

Released: 26-Oct-2020 1:45 PM EDT
Most Dentists Have Experienced Aggression from Patients
New York University

Roughly half of U.S. dentists experienced verbal or reputational aggression by patients in the past year, and nearly one in four endured physical aggression, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.

Released: 19-Oct-2020 10:55 AM EDT
Mouthwashes, oral rinses may inactivate human coronaviruses
Penn State College of Medicine

Certain oral antiseptics and mouthwashes may have the ability to inactivate human coronaviruses, according to a Penn State College of Medicine research study.

12-Oct-2020 3:00 PM EDT
Report finds COVID-19 Rate Among Dentists is Less than One Percent
American Dental Association (ADA)

Although assumed to be at high risk for COVID-19, fewer than one percent of dentists nationwide were found to be COVID-19 positive, according to a first-of-its-kind report in the U.S. based on data collected in June 2020.

Released: 7-Oct-2020 2:40 PM EDT
Oral Cancer Pain Predicts Likelihood of Cancer Spreading
New York University

Oral cancer is more likely to spread in patients experiencing high levels of pain, according to a team of researchers at NYU College of Dentistry that found genetic and cellular clues as to why metastatic oral cancers are so painful.

Released: 6-Oct-2020 5:40 PM EDT
Trick-or-Teeth – a guide to keeping your child’s teeth safe from Halloween candy
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Dressing up in the spookiest costume and indulging in some sweet treats is all part of the fun on Halloween. But consuming too many of these treats can lead to some unwanted tricks on the teeth if you are not careful.

Released: 29-Sep-2020 5:30 PM EDT
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Teams Up with Colgate for National Dental Hygiene Month
American Dental Hygienists' Association

October is National Dental Hygiene Month, and ADHA and Colgate have partnered to celebrate dental hygienists.

Released: 25-Sep-2020 5:05 PM EDT
Interdisciplinary team wins grant to speed oral cancer testing
Case Western Reserve University

Mouth lesions are among the main early indicators of oral cancer, but determining whether a sore is actually malignant typically involves painful, costly biopsies. Case Western Reserve researchers think they have a better idea—and the National Institutes of Health has given them $420,000 to advance it.

Released: 24-Sep-2020 8:00 AM EDT
3D Predict Unveils Innovative AI-Driven Teeth Aligners in US
3D Predict

3D Predict™, the international software developer and manufacturer of innovative dental aligners based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, is launching in the US with a new headquarters in New York.

Released: 16-Sep-2020 2:20 PM EDT
Researchers ask: how sustainable is your toothbrush?
Trinity College Dublin

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have examined the sustainability of different models of the most commonly used oral health product - the toothbrush - to ascertain which is best for the planet and associated human health.

Released: 16-Sep-2020 9:35 AM EDT
One in 10 older dental patients inappropriately prescribed opioids
University of Illinois Chicago

A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh suggests that a significant proportion of older patients receiving opioids at dental visits also use psychotropic medications — a potentially harmful combination. Their findings are published in the journal Pharmacotherapy.

Released: 14-Sep-2020 1:10 PM EDT
Botox for TMJ Disorders May Not Lead to Bone Loss in the Short Term, But More Research is Needed on Higher Dose, Long-Term Use
New York University

Botox injections to manage jaw and facial pain do not result in clinically significant changes in jaw bone when used short term and in low doses, according to researchers at NYU College of Dentistry. However, they found evidence of bone loss when higher doses were used.

21-Aug-2020 8:30 AM EDT
Polymers Prevent Potentially Hazardous Mist During Dentist Visit
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

If the mist in a dentist’s office -- sent flying into the air by spinning, vibrating tools -- contains a virus or some other pathogen, it is a health hazard for dentists and patients. So researchers in Illinois studied the viscoelastic properties of food-grade polymers and discovered that the forces of a vibrating tool or dentist’s drill are no match for them. Not only did a small admixture of polymers completely eliminate aerosolization, but it did so with ease.

   
Released: 23-Aug-2020 11:05 AM EDT
How Safe Is It to Go To The Dentist?
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine dean discusses safety measures dentists have taken since reopening practices

Released: 17-Aug-2020 9:05 AM EDT
Live Press Conference: Stopping tooth decay before it starts — without killing bacteria
American Chemical Society (ACS)

A press conference on this topic will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 1 p.m. Eastern time online at www.acs.org/fall2020pressconferences.

11-Aug-2020 8:00 AM EDT
Stopping tooth decay before it starts — without killing bacteria
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Dental plaque can lead to cavities, but scientists are developing a coating they say dentists could someday apply to teeth to prevent plaque from forming. The researchers will present their results today at the American Chemical Society Fall 2020 Virtual Meeting & Expo.

10-Aug-2020 9:25 AM EDT
Using Physics to Improve Root Canal Efficiency
American Institute of Physics (AIP)

In Physics of Fluids, scientists report calculations with a model of a conical-shaped root canal inside a tooth. A crucial step in this common dental procedure is irrigation, or rinsing, of the root canal cavity with an antibacterial solution, and the researchers used computational fluid dynamics to determine the effect of temperature on the cleaning efficiency: Higher temperatures can, to a point, improve cleansing, but this benefit falls off if the temperature gets too high.

   
Released: 10-Aug-2020 2:15 PM EDT
Mouthwashes could reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission
Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Sars-Cov-2 viruses can be inactivated using certain commercially available mouthwashes.

Released: 10-Aug-2020 11:50 AM EDT
Spiky COVID-19 particle no match for taste bud cells
University of Georgia

A new study from the Regenerative Bioscience Center at the University of Georgia is the first to suggest that COVID-19 does not directly damage taste bud cells.

24-Jul-2020 1:20 PM EDT
Are Your Gums Saying Something About Your Dementia Risk?
American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Gum disease, especially the kind that is irreversible and causes tooth loss, may be associated with mild cognitive impairment and dementia 20 years later, according to a study published in the July 29, 2020, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Released: 21-Jul-2020 11:35 AM EDT
Smile: Atomic imaging finds root of tooth decay
Cornell University

A collaboration between researchers from Cornell University, Northwestern University and University of Virgina combined complementary imaging techniques to explore the atomic structure of human enamel, exposing tiny chemical flaws in the fundamental building blocks of our teeth. The findings could help scientists prevent or possibly reverse tooth decay.

Released: 16-Jul-2020 6:05 AM EDT
HIV Alone Not a Risk Factor for Cavities in Children
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Recent studies indicate HIV infection heightens the risk of dental cavities – but a Rutgers researcher has found evidence that the risk of cavities comes not from HIV itself but from a weakened immune system, which could be caused by other diseases.

Released: 9-Jul-2020 9:25 AM EDT
What happens when food first touches your tongue
Ohio State University

New research explains why humans register taste more quickly when food or drink moves over their tongues quickly, as compared to when they are held in their mouth steadily.

Released: 23-Jun-2020 1:40 PM EDT
Tongue microbes provide window to heart health
European Society of Cardiology

Microorganisms on the tongue could help diagnose heart failure, according to research presented today on HFA Discoveries, a scientific platform of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).1

Released: 23-Jun-2020 10:40 AM EDT
NYU Dentistry Awarded $2 Million to Train Dentists to Treat People with Disabilities
New York University

NYU College of Dentistry’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry has received a nearly $2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to train dentists and other health professionals to provide oral health care to people with disabilities and complex medical conditions.

Released: 19-Jun-2020 12:50 PM EDT
ADHA Announces New Leadership for 2020-21
American Dental Hygienists' Association

The American Dental Hygienists' Association announces its newly installed leadership for 2020-21.

15-Jun-2020 1:05 PM EDT
Could the Cure for IBD Be Inside Your Mouth?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new study describes how poor oral health may worsen gut inflammation.

Released: 15-Jun-2020 4:35 PM EDT
University of Maryland School of Dentistry Offers Certificate in Oral Health Science Program for Non-Dental Health Care Providers
University of Maryland, Baltimore

The curriculum is designed to help clinicians recognize and manage oral health infections, diseases, and systemic conditions to more effectively and efficiently improve overall health for their patients.

   
10-Jun-2020 2:30 PM EDT
Delta Opioid Receptor Identified as Promising Therapeutic Target for Inflammatory Pain Relief
New York University

Delta opioid receptors have a built-in mechanism for pain relief and can be precisely targeted with drug-delivering nanoparticles—making them a promising target for treating chronic inflammatory pain with fewer side effects, according to a new study from an international team of researchers. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), was conducted using cells from humans and mice with inflammatory bowel disease, which can cause chronic pain.

22-May-2020 11:45 AM EDT
A few months of vaping puts healthy people on the brink of oral disease
Ohio State University

The collection of oral bacteria in daily e-cigarette users’ mouths is teeming with potent infection-causing organisms that put vapers at substantial risk for ailments ranging from gum disease to cancer, researchers found.

Released: 22-May-2020 12:20 PM EDT
Pain doesn’t take a holiday: Dental opioids study points to need for better prescribing
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

As dentists and their teams across America get back to their regular schedules after a sharp COVID-19-related reduction, a new study shows a key opportunity to reduce the use of opioid painkillers by their patients. The analysis shows that those who had dental procedures on a Friday or a day before a holiday were much more likely to fill a prescription for an opioid than other patients.

15-May-2020 5:30 AM EDT
Researchers Discover Biomarkers of ALS in Teeth
Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai scientists have identified biological markers present in childhood that relate to the degenerative and often fatal neurological disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, according to a study published in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology in May.

12-May-2020 7:00 AM EDT
Mouthwash Could Be a Promising Weapon in the Fight Against Coronavirus Transmission
American Physiological Society (APS)

Readily available dental mouthwashes have the potential to destroy the lipid envelope of coronaviruses, combating virus replication in the mouth and throat. The findings are presented in a new review article published today in Function, concluding that there is an urgent need to test the effectiveness of this approach in clinical trials.

Released: 7-May-2020 1:00 PM EDT
Survey: 85 Percent of Endodontic Practices Open for Emergency Patients Amid COVID-19
American Association of Endodontists (AAE)

The American Association of Endodontists – the 8,000-plus-member association representing dental specialists known as endodontists – announced the results of a recent member survey on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Released: 4-May-2020 12:15 PM EDT
American Association of Endodontists Kicks Off Save Your Tooth Month
American Association of Endodontists (AAE)

We have three main message points this month: 1) Endodontists are available to see dental emergencies and relieve the burden of emergency rooms and departments. 2) The public can easily find an endodontist in their area with our user-friendly tool: findmyendodontist.com. 3) Endodontists are highly valued – always, but even more so in these times. If you’ve received care from an endodontist, be sure to #thankanendo this month.

Released: 4-May-2020 9:00 AM EDT
American Association of Endodontists Announces New President Dr. Alan H. Gluskin
American Association of Endodontists (AAE)

The American Association of Endodontists (AAE), the 8,000-plus-member association representing dental specialists known as endodontists, is announcing that Alan H. Gluskin, D.D.S., will serve as its new President, effective April 30, 2020. Dr. Gluskin succeeds Dr. Keith V. Krell. AAE Presidents serve one-year terms and are elected by Association stakeholders

Released: 23-Apr-2020 12:40 PM EDT
New Dean for School of Dental Medicine
Harvard Medical School

William V. Giannobile, an educator and leader in the field of periodontology and an internationally recognized scholar in oral regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and precision medicine, has been named dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. The appointment was announced today by Harvard Medical School Dean George Q Daley.

Released: 16-Apr-2020 9:30 AM EDT
NYU Dentistry Awarded $2.2 Million NIH Grant to Investigate How Oral Cancer Causes Pain
New York University

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research has awarded NYU College of Dentistry’s Yi Ye, PhD, a $2.2 million, five-year grant to study the role of Schwann cells, the most prevalent type of cell supporting neurons in the peripheral nervous system, in oral cancer progression and pain.

Released: 3-Apr-2020 10:00 AM EDT
American Association of Endodontists Publishes ‘Characteristics of Endodontic Emergencies During COVID-19 Outbreak in Wuhan’
American Association of Endodontists (AAE)

The AAE has published on its website a research article on COVID-19 and endodontic emergencies in Wuhan, China. The article is also being fast-track published on the Journal of Endodontics’ website, www.jendodon.com.

Released: 30-Mar-2020 1:45 PM EDT
Have a Dental Emergency? Go to Endodontist First, not Emergency Room or Urgent Care
American Association of Endodontists (AAE)

CHICAGO, March 30, 2020— With hospitals and emergency rooms overloaded, endodontist offices remain open for dental emergencies for those suffering from extreme tooth pain or other oral health related emergencies such as those that might require root canal treatment.

20-Mar-2020 12:55 PM EDT
Teeth Serve as “Archive of Life,” New Research Finds
New York University

Teeth constitute a permanent and faithful biological archive of the entirety of the individual’s life, from tooth formation to death, a team of researchers has found. Its work provides new evidence of the impact that events, such as reproduction and imprisonment, have on an organism.



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