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Why You Might Want to Think Twice About Getting Your Wisdom Teeth Removed
It is well known that this is now an epidemic: By one count, Americans waste $750 billion a year on unproductive care. By Rob Wile.
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Pseudoscientific terror ended fluoridation in Calgary, now kids' teeth are rotting
The city has followed a disturbing trend by municipalities to reject fluoridation for non-scientific and conspiracy-driven reasons.
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Brace Yourself
Why we want — and how we get — straight teeth. Or, everything you ever wanted to know about braces. By Rose Eveleth.
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A Pill to Ward Off Cavities? Scientists Say It Could Happen
A new discovery might one day lead to an anti-cavity pill, researchers report. The University of Florida scientists identified a strain of bacteria in the mouth that may keep cavity-causing bacteria in check. The investigators said it might be possible to use this beneficial bacteria to develop a supplement taken by mouth that prevents cavities. A healthy mouth requires a relatively neutral chemical environment, the researchers explained.
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No-Drill Dentistry: Fluoride Treatments Can Prevent Cavities in Adults
If the whir of a drill as it bores into a molar terrifies you, we have some good news. Dentists have better ways to prevent cavities in adults with fluoride treatments most commonly used on kids.
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'Dentist of horror' Jacobus van Nierop jailed for eight years
French court also bans Dutchman, 51, who mutilated more than 100 patients in rural Château-Chinon, from profession for life
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Researchers use light to coax stem cells to repair teeth
Cambridge/Boston, Mass. – May 28, 2014 – A Harvard-led team is the first to demonstrate the ability to use low-power light to trigger stem cells inside the body to regenerate tissue, an advance they reported in Science Translational Medicine. The research, led by David J. Mooney, Robert P. Pinkas Family Professor of Bioengineering at the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), lays the foundation for a host of clinical applications in restorative dentistry and regenerative medicine more broadly, such as wound healing, bone regeneration, and more.
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Dental fillings that heal teeth could forever change trips to the dentist
Regenerative dental fillings that allow teeth to heal themselves have been developed by researchers, potentially eliminating the need for root canals. The treatment, developed by scientists from the University of Nottingham and Harvard University, earned a prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry after judges described it as a “new paradigm for dental treatments.” The tooth filling works by stimulating stem cells to encourage the growth of dentin—the bony material that makes up the majority of the tooth—allowing patients to effectively regrow teeth that are damaged through dental disease.
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A Cavity-Fighting Liquid Lets Kids Avoid Dentists’ Drills
Nobody looks forward to having a cavity drilled and filled by a dentist. Now there’s an alternative: an antimicrobial liquid that can be brushed on cavities to stop tooth decay — painlessly. By Catherine Saint Louis. (July 11, 2016)
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Super-hard metal 'four times tougher than titanium'
A super-hard metal is made in the laboratory by melting together titanium and gold.
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Medical benefits of dental floss unproven
It's one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there's little proof that flossing works. By Jeff Donn.
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There is no shame worse than poor teeth in a rich world
If you have a mouthful of teeth shaped by a childhood in poverty, don’t go knocking on the door of American privilege. By Sarah Smarsh.
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Why Mountain Dew Rots Your Teeth More Than Coca-Cola
Chase from ScienceC, to talk about pH, TA, and show off some really disgusting close-ups of rotten teeth!
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Does gum disease have a link to cancer, dementia, stroke?
Researchers are looking at whether mouth bacteria is connected to many other diseases.
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Natural tooth repair method, using Alzheimer's drug, could revolutionize dental treatments
A new method of stimulating the renewal of living stem cells in tooth pulp using an Alzheimer's drug has been discovered by a team of researchers at King's College London. Following trauma or an infection, the inner, soft pulp of a tooth can become exposed and infected. In order to protect the tooth from infection, a thin band of dentine is naturally produced and this seals the tooth pulp, but it is insufficient to effectively repair large cavities.
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Venom & Time, 2017
False Teeth & Fatcaps. :-)
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The Dentist Sketch
The Carol Burnett Show, with Harvey Korman and Tim Conway
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Man accused of posing as dentist allegedly cooked meth in office
A California man is accused of practicing dentistry without a license in an unsanitary office where he allegedly cooked meth. Joseph Hirsch, of Redwood City, is being held in San Mateo County jail on $500,000 bail after authorities received a tip about his alleged crimes, Mercy News reported. Hirsch, 59, is accused of possessing and manufacturing controlled substances, possessing brass knuckles and possessing ammunition as a felon, the report said. Authorities said it was unclear if any patients had been harmed as a result of treatment allegedly provided by Hirsch.
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Cheese May Prevent Dental Caries, New Study Suggests.
According to new research, consuming cheese and other dairy products may help protect teeth against cavities.
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Some Americans spend billions to get teeth whiter. Some wait in line to get them pulled
You can work full time but not have the money to fix your teeth – visible reminders of the divide between rich and poor. By Mary Jordan, Kevin Sullivan.
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