The U.S. FDA called for further research on amalgam metal dental fillings after an important meeting in mid-December.
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You can’t taste it, but it’s in most toothpaste, mouthwash and quite possibly your drinking water. It is renowned worldwide for helping prevent cavities, yet it is surrounded by controversy…
A new sensor being developed can indicate the level of fluoride in your water with a simple color change. Unlike previous attempts, this molecular sensor can differentiate between fluoride and…
The past couple of years, metal amalgam dental fillings have been all over the news for the potential danger they pose, especially to children and pregnant women. Studies showed that…
Two researchers in The Netherlands have discovered a way to prevent plaque buildup in the mouth. Two professors at the University of Groningen say brushing your teeth is still important,…
I asked Dr. Marty Jablow of Dental Technology Solutions to share a little about some developments in dental technology, and he graciously agreed. Dr. Jablow is a dentist in New…
The nation has been in an uproar over recent security measures instituted by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The two main arguments against the process are based on health concerns…
Scientists may have found a solution to the sensitivity that normally follows silver amalgam cavity fillings. Though popular because of its strength and low cost, the high thermal conductivity of…
Tongue squamous cell carcinoma, one of the most frequent oral cancers, increased more than 37% in the last five years. A new study by the University of Illinois at Chicago…
A UK university plans to develop a simple test to screen dental patients for cancerous cells with funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health. Researchers from the University of…
An osteoporosis medication could help heal bone damage in patients with periodontal disease. Most current treatments for severe gum disease have not been very successful in regrowing bone structure in…
Dentists commonly create crowns, bridges, dentures and implants by taking an impression of the patient’s mouth and using that mold to form the prosthetic teeth. To do this, the dentist…
A trial run study by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Cancer Research found that injections of a genetically engineered herpes virus used in conjunction with…
Researchers have been working on a new gel that they hope will rebuild tooth tissue and eliminate cavities without drilling. It has been all over the news, and understandably so…
Oral cancer has been difficult to diagnose in it’s early, most treatable stages due to a lack of indicators that one might have oral cancer. Over 40,000 people are diagnosed…