Browsing: Dentistry (Odontology)

Silver diamine fluoride is a liquid that is brushed onto the surface of the teeth to prevent tooth decay or prevent it from getting worse. Researchers…

Dental care is often delayed due to other responsibilities. This is not unusual, but should be avoided. And if you haven’t had your teeth professionally cleaned…

As technology continues to advance, so does the field of dentistry. In 2023, there are many technological breakthroughs that are revolutionizing the way dental treatments are…

A dental crown is a covering for a damaged tooth. It helps to restore the normal shape, function and size of the tooth. Crowns don’t last…

What’s on the menu when you get your wisdom teeth removed? Charlotte Muru-Lanning recounts 10 days of grueling eating after tooth extraction. This is an extract…

New research reveals Australians are neglecting their dentist, putting their oral health at risk. But why do so few of us come forward to the dental…

Many have decided that the only alternative is to do it themselves – with mixed results. Tutorial videos on YouTube and TikTok garner hundreds of thousands…

Representative file image. | Photography: KR Deepak The death of a young child (three years old) after a root canal in Kerala recently has prompted parents…

There are three main types of dental bridges: traditional fixed bridges, cantilever bridges, and Maryland bonded bridges. Each is described in more detail below, as well…

Recently developed automated methodologies use routinely collected data Periodontal disease is a growing public health issue in the United States as the nation’s population ages, yet…