Collaborate Disseminate
Sediment layers in rock or tree rings can hold clues to what the environment was like at different times in the past – and the same idea may even apply to your own teeth. Scientists at New York University have found that the material that makes up toot… Continue reading Your teeth may record your life’s most important biological events
A new study from scientists at the University of Plymouth has offered the first insights into the long-term effects a chlorhexidine mouthwash has on the oral microbiome. The research suggests one week of mouthwash use alters the oral microbiome, loweri… Continue reading How mouthwash can alter your oral microbiome and potentially damage teeth
Researchers have for decades been investigating the correlations between gum disease and a variety of conditions including stroke, hypertension and cardiovascular disease. A new study is now reporting the results of a randomized pilot trial that found … Continue reading Cleaner teeth linked to lower systemic inflammation in toothpaste study
The dentist’s drill is a sound that sends shudders down the spines of many people, so it sure would be nice if teeth could just repair themselves. Thankfully that’s not as far-fetched as it sounds – researchers from the University of Plymouth… Continue reading Newly-discovered group of dental stem cells could patch up cavities
Getting a filling isn’t always the end of a tooth’s cavity problems. Sometimes, bacteria is able to get down between the filling and the surface of the tooth, causing another cavity to occur. A new antibacterial dental restorative material, h… Continue reading Antibacterial filling material is aimed at keeping cavities from recurring
“The discovery of lapis lazuli in the dental calculus of an 11th-century religious woman is without precedent in the European medieval archaeological record.” Continue reading Scientists Identify a Medieval Artist by the Blue Gemstone in Her Teeth
Getting an annual checkup, taking vitamins, your daily shower… Continue reading If You’re Going to Quit Flossing, Why Not Quit All This Other Crap Too?