Tag: new-study

Osteoporosis drug builds bone in patients with gum disease

A drug marketed to grow bone in osteoporosis patients also works to heal bone wounds in gum disease patients, a new study suggests.

A smart use for wisdom teeth: Making stem cells

A new study shows that wisdom teeth contain a valuable reservoir of tissue for the creation of stem cells; thus, everyone might be carrying around his or her own personal stem-cell repository should he or she ever need some.

Researchers analyze impact of chemical BPA in dental sealants used in children

Researchers have found that bisphenol A (BPA) released from some plastic resins used in pediatric dentistry is detectable in the saliva after placement in children’s mouths.

Fluoride in water prevents adult tooth loss, study suggests

Children drinking water with added fluoride helps dental health in adulthood decades later, a new study finds.

New ‘dentist’ test to detect oral cancer will save lives

A new test for oral cancer, which a dentist could perform by simply using a brush to collect cells from a patient’s mouth, is set to be developed by researchers.

Chew on this: Six dental myths debunked

Your teeth need more than daily brushing and flossing. Researchers debunk six dental myths and discuss the role nutrition plays in oral health.

One in four Californian children have never seen a dentist, study finds

A new study reveals that in California, nearly 25 percent of children in the state have never seen a dentist and that disparities exist across race, ethnicity, and type of insurance when it comes to the duration between dental care visits.