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Titanium particles are common around dental implants

Titanium micro-particles in the oral mucosa around dental implants are common. This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg, which also identified 14 genes that may be affected by these particles.

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Pioneering method detects oral cancer earlier

Researchers from the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Otago, New Zealand combined atomic force microscopy (AFM) with artificial intelligence (AI) to detect changes in cancer cells at a very small scale.

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Do starchy carbs cause cavities?

It’s common knowledge that sugar causes cavities, but new Cornell University research provides evidence that starches could also.

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Regular dental flossing may lower risk of stroke from blood clots, irregular heartbeats

Flossing your teeth at least once a week may be linked to a lower risk of stroke caused by a blood clot blocking brain blood flow and irregular heartbeats, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2025.

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