Emerging Research

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have discovered that a fungus may be contributing to tooth decay in children.

Dental checkups during early childhood are just as important as regular wellness checks by a pediatrician. By kindergarten, 40 percent of children have been diagnosed with early tooth decay or cavities, which can have a negative impact on their overall health. A significant number of these cases will require dental treatment.

Endodontic treatment is an effective option for patients whose dental pulp has become inflamed or infected. However, one of the major drawbacks of root canals is that the infected dental tissue is removed and replaced with synthetic biomaterials, which eliminates the tooth’s blood and nerve supply.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, Sept. 29.

A new study has discovered a link between the presence of a common periodontal pathogen and difficulty conceiving.

Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a link between periodontal disease and habitual marijuana use.

Researchers discovered that pufferfish use the same stem cells for tooth regeneration as humans.

Four additional grants will be awarded over the next two years.

Researchers have discovered a new benefit of grape-seed extract.

The results of the study were presented at The International Liver Congress in Amsterdam.

Researchers investigated how the design of an implant affects the mouth.

Researchers in India have determined that dentures that fit improperly can be a risk factor for developing oral cancer.

Scientists have developed a new nanocoating that’s designed to reduce the risk of dental implant failure.

New research takes a closer look at bioengineered tooth restoration.

The journal will contain previously unpublished scholarly articles on clinical practice and education.

One study takes a look at the effectiveness of using OraCoat XyliMelts.

A new study on oral health of the Hadza, the last hunter-gatherers in Africa, challenges long-held conventional wisdom about diet and oral health.

The study examined the relationship between OSA and damage to implant-borne prostheses.

A new study suggests preventive dental care provided before the age of 2 is associated with a higher rate of dental visits and more frequent tooth decay-related treatment.

The new method of detecting bacteria during root canal treatments could eliminate secondary infections and the need for follow-up visits.

A new study finds links between estrogen therapy and reducing tooth and gum diseases in postmenopausal women.

An increased severity of tooth-related infections and higher hospital costs were also reported.

If a dentist could predict how a child is likely to respond to the usage of laughing gas, also known as nitrous oxide, the visit is more likely to be free of anxiety and fear.

A new study from the University of Bristol claims to have found the mechanism by which a certain oral bacterium clings to heart tissues.

A new study from the University of Zurich shows that genetic defects can affect enamel.

A new study from Université Laval takes a look at the effects of e-cigarettes on gingival epithelial cells.

Researchers at Johns Hopkins may have found one of the root causes of RA.

Dental cleanings do more than just keep teeth and gums healthy, they can even prevent deadly diseases.

A new study from The University of Melbourne has potentially found a cure for periodontitis.

A team of researchers out of UPV/EHU-University of Basque Country have developed a coating for implants that could help stop infections.