People with severe gum disease may be twice as likely to have increased blood pressure
Adults with periodontitis, a severe gum infection, may be significantly [...]
Bleeding gums may be a sign you need more vitamin C
Current advice from the America Dental Association tells you that if your gums bleed, make sure you are brushing and flossing.
Gum disease increases risk of major cardiovascular events
People with periodontitis (gum disease) are at higher risk of experiencing major cardiovascular events.
Researchers develop system for children’s oral health screening using smart devices
Researchers in Australia have recently received government funding for a project that aims to develop a system that would allow parents to take photographs of their children’s teeth.
Can we treat dental disease better?
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) researchers captured high-resolution, real-time images of the mineralisation process in an artificial saliva model.
Gum disease-causing bacteria borrow growth molecules from neighbours to thrive
The human body is filled with friendly bacteria. However, some of these microorganisms, such as Veillonella parvula, may be too nice.
The incredible bacteria living in your mouth
How do we add the right bacteria into the right place when the biogeography has gotten 'out of whack'?
Toothbrushing habits linked and Covid-19
Sharing toothbrushes and other ill-advised oral hygiene measures could play an influential role in spreading Covid-19, according to new research.
45-second mouth cancer check
The number of people diagnosed with mouth cancer in the UK has risen by 97% in 20 years, while awareness around the disease remains worryingly low.
Bone growth and dental implants
In order to reduce the medical radiographic imaging dosage for patients with dental implants, engineers have designed a novel sensor.