Brushing is the most common way people care for their teeth each day, yet the basic toothbrush has changed little beyond its scrubbing action in more than a thousand years. Dental plaque is a complex film of bacteria protected by
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Gum disease often progresses because harmful bacteria disrupt the balance of the oral microbiome, leading to inflammation, bone loss, and long‑term damage to teeth. Conventional treatments such as antibiotics and antimicrobial photodynamic therapy remove both harmful and beneficial bacteria, which
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Dental crown procedures often require multiple appointments because preparing a damaged tooth, taking impressions, and fitting a temporary crown must be completed before the permanent crown can be placed. Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a miniature robot
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Texas A&M University researchers have introduced an oral biosensor designed to detect early molecular signs of disease by analyzing biomarkers present in saliva. The team developed the device to address a major limitation in preventive healthcare, where clinicians often lack
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Head and neck cancers that invade bone are among the most difficult to treat surgically, because surgeons must balance complete tumor removal with preserving critical functions like speech, chewing, and swallowing. At The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center –
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Dental anxiety is one of the most common barriers to oral health, and much of it stems from the piercing, high‑pitched sound of drills. Researchers led by Tomomi Yamada at Osaka University are tackling this problem by studying the aeroacoustics
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Engineers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed a new method for producing same-day dental restorations using 3D printing and zirconia, a strong ceramic material commonly used for crowns and bridges. This innovation could transform dental care by
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In a breakthrough that blends everyday hygiene with cutting-edge immunology, researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a novel method for vaccine delivery—through dental floss. The technique utilizes unwaxed dental floss coated with vaccine material, which is gently threaded
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Griffith University researchers have found that light-based technology that may accelerate healing and reduce pain in dental procedures—without relying on pharmaceuticals or injections. The device, called Nuralyte, out of Canberra City, Australia based startup Dentroid, uses patented multi-wavelength LEDs to
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In regions where oral cancer is common and access to care is limited, early detection and treatment are often out of reach. To address this, researchers have developed a compact, low-cost intraoral device that combines diagnostic imaging with photodynamic therapy
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