Category: Dental Care
Dentists get cracking on the stem cell front
Stem cells are able to re-create or morph into a variety of cell types found within the organisms they originate from.
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Charcoal toothpaste facts and myths
Following research which has suggested claims about oral healthcare products containing activated charcoal to whiten your teeth have been exaggerated, a charity has looked at the facts and myths surrounding this current trend.
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Study suggests link between verbal bullying and bruxism in adolescents
A case-control study by a research team led by Prof. Junia Serra-Negra at the Federal University of Minas Gerais suggests that possible sleep bruxism in young teenagers is associated with a history of verbal bullying at school as victims, perpetrators or both.
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New research uses squid ink to check for gum disease
A new dental imaging method to examine the health of patients’ gums. A mixture of squid ink, water and cornflour is applied to the gums and examined using light and ultrasound.
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