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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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Dental implants show longevity and continued function after four decades

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden have recently conducted the longest follow-up study yet on implant survival and complication rates, evaluating single implants placed 38-40 years ago.

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