New dental implant reduces risk of infections
A multidisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Leuven, Belgium has developed a dental implant that gradually releases drugs from a built-in reservoir.
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Alzheimer’s drug makes teeth grow back
Fillings could be consigned to history after scientists discovered that a drug already trialled in Alzheimer’s patients can encourage tooth regrowth and repair cavities.
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Depression in mouth cancer patients
A new study has shown that elderly mouth cancer patients are at a significantly high risk of being admitted to hospital due to depression.
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Dental storybooks help children with autism
The Oral Health Foundation in the UK is backing the use of children’s storybooks with dental narratives.
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