In a recent in-vitro study, researchers found that the accuracy of intraoral scans is significantly influenced by the surface ...

A team of scientists in London may have found a way to repair tooth enamel using an ingredient found in an unexpected place.

Fewer trips to the dentist may be in your future, and you have mussels to thank. Inspired by the mechanisms mussels use to adhere to inhospitable surfaces, UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed ...

Approximately one-third of caries diagnosed in preschool children using dental x-rays conflicted with assessments using oral exams alone in a new study published on March 31 in BMC Oral Health.

Nature Communications has just published a discovery that could transform our approach to dental care. British researchers ...

This service goes beyond the usual scaling to cleaning around your teeth and adding a protective layer on them.

Dental erosion is the irreversible loss of tooth enamel from an acid attack, a chemical process different from tooth decay caused by bacteria. Common causes include acidic foods and drinks (like soft ...

Tooth polishing is a dental procedure, which is used for the prevention of teeth problems. It also makes teeth appear whiter, stain-free, and glistening. This procedure improves dental health and ...

Dental plaque is a complex microbial biofilm, not just food debris. The shift from oral health to disease is caused by changes in the balance of plaque’s microbial community, not just the presence of ...

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