Emerging Research

A team of researchers at King’s College London have found evidence that tooth pulp can be naturally healed with the help of an Alzheimer’s drug.

We take a look at a University of Buffalo study on the effects of scuba diving on oral health.

We take a look at some of the most interesting and engaging dental studies and discoveries from 2016.

Extended mercury exposure can be particularly dangerous to a one’s health-and a new study has found that the danger is greatly exacerbated in patients with eight or more dental fillings.

While dental amalgam has been the most popular dental filling material for a century and a half, new research is introducing an exciting alternative that could actually help repair teeth damaged by caries.

The study found that regular use of fluoride can reduce the prevalence of caries.

Researchers have isolated an enzyme from bacteria present in human saliva that has potential as a therapy for a disease that affects three million people in the United States.

Recording smartphone video “selfies” of tooth-brushing can help people learn to improve their oral health care techniques, according to a new study.

Hydration is crucial when working out or playing sports-but now, researchers say, hydrating is actually destroying children’s teeth.

An article published in the current issue of the journal Anesthesia Progress found that male patients required a lower dosage of a sedative than female patients during oral surgery.

Chinese researchers have found that individuals with periodontal disease-also known as gum disease-might be at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The report, published ahead-of-print in the Journal of Periodontology, found that individuals with periodontal disease have a 1.24-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer.

Getting high may mean new lows for dental health: A recent study has found that cannabis users suffer from higher rates of periodontal disease than their weed-free peers.

Chemicals commonly found in plastics and fungicides may be weakening children’s teeth by disrupting hormones that stimulate the growth of dental enamel, according to a new study presented today at the European Congress of Endocrinology.

A recent study has identified certain types of oral bacteria that have a correlation with the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.

According to New analysis from The Pew Charitable Trust’s Dental Campaign, these communities enjoy fewer dental visits and preventative treatment than the white population and suffer more untreated tooth decay and tooth loss.

An innovative new toothpaste ingredient that restores lost minerals from tooth enamel and helps prevent decay and treat sensitivity while you sleep is now available for public distribution.

A new study found a surprising link between periodontal disease and testosterone levels.

A new study out of the NYU Langone Medical Center and the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center has determined that smoking drastically alters the oral microbiome, the mix of roughly 600 bacterial species that live in people's mouths.

Two studies examined EMG findings from pre- and post-acupuncture treatment in patients with dental malocclusion to see if acupuncture can have an effect on patient pain.

A new study jointly led by the University of Southampton and King’s College London has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

Harmful bacteria can be powerful and hard to combat, but researchers at the University of Florida have found a way to fight fire with fire.

The days of the dreaded dental drill-and-fill as the standard solution for tooth decay may be numbered if a discovery by a Creighton University School of Dentistry professor continues to advance.

The best time to identify signs of obstructive sleep apnea may not be at night while snoozing in bed but, instead, while sitting in the dentist’s chair.

Research into the science behind ultrasonic scalers, used by dental professionals to remove built up plaque, has identified that the formation of tiny bubbles around the head is key to the cleaning process.

In recent months, gum disease has been linked to increasing number of major health problems - and researchers have now discovered another illness to add to the list.

There’s been a lot of buzz about oral systemic health in the news lately, and for good reason: A whole host of new discoveries have pinpointed that poor oral health is linked to some very serious medical conditions - and that treating oral health conditions could potentially serve as a preventative measure.

New findings from the University of Birmingham show that patients with chronic kidney disease patients and periodontitis have a higher mortality rate than those with chronic kidney disease alone.

In a study of patients entering the hospital for acute stroke, researchers have increased their understanding of an association between certain types of stroke and the presence of the oral bacteria (cnm-positive Streptococcus mutans).

Young children (ages six to 10) with severely protruded upper front teeth, commonly called “buck teeth,” are at increased risk for dental trauma and may benefit from an orthodontic correction, according to a study published recently in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Mouthbreathers beware: Annoying your spouse isn’t the only downside of breathing through your mouth while you sleep. A new study has found that people who breathe through their mouth while sleeping are at a higher risk for tooth decay.