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Study says parents may overshoot fluoride toothpaste dose for toddlers, risking dental fluorosis

Study finds parents significantly overdose children with fluoride toothpaste, suggesting a shift to fluoride-free alternatives to prevent overconsumption and potential fluorosis.

1 Feb 2024

Surge in syphilis cases leads some providers to ration penicillin

When Stephen Miller left his primary care practice to work in public health a little under two years ago, he said, he was shocked by how many cases of syphilis the clinic was treating.

1 Feb 2024

Evidence reveals the prevalence of childhood vitamin D deficiency in industrialized England

Evidence from teeth reveals that vitamin D deficiency during childhood was likely a major issue in industrialized England, according to a study published January 31, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Anne Marie Snoddy of the University of Otago, New Zealand and colleagues.

31 Jan 2024

Novel macrolide- DEL-1 axis helps in bone regeneration and new bone formation

Periodontitis is characterized by the loss of teeth resulting from inflammation of gums due to bacterial infections.

24 Jan 2024

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

The potential association between serum vitamin D status and the prevalence and number of teeth affected by dental caries.

24 Jan 2024

Lack of fluoridated water affects oral health of Queenslanders from lower socio-economic areas

Researchers have found Queenslanders from lower socio-economic areas are at higher risk of dental disease due to a lack of fluoridated water.

22 Jan 2024

Federal lawmakers take first steps toward oversight of $50 billion in opioid settlements

Some members of Congress are demanding federal oversight of billions of dollars in opioid settlements, which state and local governments began spending over the past two years — with some using it to plug budget holes rather than fight the addiction crisis.

22 Jan 2024

Ancient DNA traces multiple sclerosis origins to 5,000-year-old migrations

Researchers create the world's largest ancient human gene bank, linking genes to multiple sclerosis risk and tracing its origins to migrations 5,000 years ago.

13 Jan 2024

Gum bacteria fuel COPD through immune cell activation

Severe gum disease has been linked to the progression of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, but an understanding of how the connection plays out in the immune system remains unclear.

12 Jan 2024

Study links early screen time to atypical sensory processing in toddlers

Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in activities, seeking more intense stimulation in an environment, or being overwhelmed by sensations like loud sounds or bright lights, according to data from researchers at Drexel's College of Medicine published today in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.

9 Jan 2024

Doctors are as vulnerable to addiction as anyone. California grapples with a response.

Ariella Morrow, an internal medicine doctor, gradually slid from healthy self-esteem and professional success into the depths of depression.

4 Jan 2024

Exploring environmental influences on pregnancy, child health and disabilities

How does a pregnant person's environment, diet, stress, medications and social wellbeing affect their pregnancy and -; down the road -; their child's health?

3 Jan 2024

New method illuminates intricate interactions of the synaptonemal complex in nematodes

We have two copies of each chromosome in every cell in our bodies except in our reproductive cells. Sperm and egg cells contain a single copy of each chromosome with a unique mix of genes from our parents, an evolutionary trick to give our offspring genetic variability.

3 Jan 2024

Radiographic study exposes ancient oral health of Swedish Vikings

Study examines dental health in a Swedish Viking Age population, revealing prevalent dental pathologies and unique oral practices through radiographic analysis.

2 Jan 2024

‘AGGA’ inventor testifies his dental device was not meant for TMJ or sleep apnea

A Tennessee dentist who has been sued by multiple TMJ and sleep apnea patients over an unproven dental device he invented has said under oath that he never taught dentists to use the device for those ailments — contradicting video footage of him telling dentists how to use it.

22 Dec 2023

Teeth News and Research

Latest Teeth News and Research

Study says parents may overshoot fluoride toothpaste dose for toddlers, risking dental fluorosis

Surge in syphilis cases leads some providers to ration penicillin

Evidence reveals the prevalence of childhood vitamin D deficiency in industrialized England

Novel macrolide- DEL-1 axis helps in bone regeneration and new bone formation

Is serum vitamin D status linked to dental caries or molar incisor hypomineralisation in children?

Lack of fluoridated water affects oral health of Queenslanders from lower socio-economic areas

Federal lawmakers take first steps toward oversight of $50 billion in opioid settlements

Ancient DNA traces multiple sclerosis origins to 5,000-year-old migrations

Gum bacteria fuel COPD through immune cell activation

Study links early screen time to atypical sensory processing in toddlers

Doctors are as vulnerable to addiction as anyone. California grapples with a response.

Exploring environmental influences on pregnancy, child health and disabilities

New method illuminates intricate interactions of the synaptonemal complex in nematodes

Radiographic study exposes ancient oral health of Swedish Vikings

‘AGGA’ inventor testifies his dental device was not meant for TMJ or sleep apnea

Deep flaws in FDA oversight of medical devices, and patient harm, exposed in lawsuits and records

Daily toothbrushing in hospitals linked to significant drop in pneumonia cases and ICU mortality rates

Patients facing death are opting for a lifesaving heart device — but at what risk?

Daily toothbrushing may lower hospital-acquired pneumonia rates

New discovery could expand the possibilities for medical use of Botox

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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Latest Teeth News and Research

Sensing a Healthier Future

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Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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