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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Runners more prone to dental problems
Runners are more prone to serious dental problems than the rest of the population. A study of almost 300 athletes at the 2012 Olympics in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reported that a majority displayed “poor oral health”. A fifth of the athletes surveyed indicated that their oral health damaged their training and performance.
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Frequency of dental visits dramatically decreases after dementia diagnosis
Patients with dementia tend to abandon regular dental check-ups, the results of a large-scale longitudinal study have revealed.
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Orthodontic treatment planning possible without radiation exposure
When a patient requires orthodontic treatment, it is common practice to capture their dental placement with a radiograph.
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