Preventing tooth loss
When left untreated, the consequences of gum disease can become irreversible. Now, a new procedure could treat the problem.
When left untreated, the consequences of gum disease can become irreversible. Now, a new procedure could treat the problem.
Oral cavity cancer is often discovered late, and patients with this advanced form of disease have a five-year survival rate of just 40%.
Dental calculus from archaeological samples could be a rich source for understanding the dental health of our ancestors.
Researchers have found a correlation between one type of oral cancer’s progression and the abundance of specific proteins in tumour tissue and saliva.
A new study indicates that postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure.
A new study from the University of Zurich (UZH) has found that children’s feelings when they lose their first baby tooth are predominantly positive.
Great Irish Famine victims were heavy smokers which caused badly rotten teeth, researchers have discovered.
One of the biggest worries we have when it comes to our oral health is the possibility of losing our teeth, either naturally or because of an accident. But what if we could grow them back?
Up until now, little was known about the bacterium Streptococcus sobrinus. A research team has now sequenced the genomes of three strains of S. sobrinus.
New research, discovered that women have a 13% higher chance of developing oral cancer if they suffer from diabetes.