Dentistry

Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is a branch of medicine that consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity.
Dental Crown / Tooth Cap

A dental crown, also sometimes referred to as a “cap,” is a type of dental restoration that fits over the remains of a tooth to restore the appearance of the natural tooth or to protect it from further damage.

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Oral health function linked to markers of lifestyle-related diseases in older adults

Oral health function linked to markers of lifestyle-related diseases in older adults

Online support package empowers parents to improve dental health of young autistic children

Online support package empowers parents to improve dental health of young autistic children

Study examines factors influencing delivery of oral health services at Federally Qualified Health Centers

Study examines factors influencing delivery of oral health services at Federally Qualified Health Centers

Early life exposure to PFHxA may impact male brain development

Early life exposure to PFHxA may impact male brain development

Water fluoridation provides greater benefits for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds

Water fluoridation provides greater benefits for children from lower socioeconomic backgrounds

Urine-based DNA test predicts bladder cancer recurrence after immunotherapy

Urine-based DNA test predicts bladder cancer recurrence after immunotherapy

New AI algorithm speeds up cancer diagnosis and treatment decisions

New AI algorithm speeds up cancer diagnosis and treatment decisions

Aging family physician workforce challenges primary care in Ontario

Aging family physician workforce challenges primary care in Ontario

Short peptides show promise in blocking breast cancer metastasis

Short peptides show promise in blocking breast cancer metastasis

Exercise and omega-3 reduce oral inflammation in animal study

Exercise and omega-3 reduce oral inflammation in animal study

Extending imaging uncovers hidden stroke-related blood clots

Extending imaging uncovers hidden stroke-related blood clots

School-based cavity treatments help stop tooth decay in children

School-based cavity treatments help stop tooth decay in children

Measles poses serious risks for pregnant people amid rising cases in Canada

Measles poses serious risks for pregnant people amid rising cases in Canada

Toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer can provide less invasive screening for gum disease

Toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer can provide less invasive screening for gum disease

Common antibiotic shows promise in reducing preterm births

Common antibiotic shows promise in reducing preterm births

Can smoking while pregnant harm your child’s teeth? New research suggests yes

Can smoking while pregnant harm your child’s teeth? New research suggests yes

New app connects dentists to patients' medical histories

New app connects dentists to patients' medical histories

Study reveals key differences in health risks between males and females

Study reveals key differences in health risks between males and females

Study links gum disease symptoms to higher risk of multiple chronic conditions

Study links gum disease symptoms to higher risk of multiple chronic conditions

Intermittent fasting may dampen inflammatory responses in the gums

Intermittent fasting may dampen inflammatory responses in the gums

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