A team of scientists at Queen Mary University of London and Aberystwyth University in Aberystwyth, Wales, have found that bioactive glass ionomer cements regain elasticity before fully hardening — and premature curing and sealing may…

Researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry have demonstrated for the first time the cellular mechanism for transporting calcium to dental enamel cells. While it has long been known that the formation of dental enamel…

With mounting evidence of the potential interrelationship between oral and systemic health, there is reason to suspect that obesity and diet may impact periodontal bone loss. In a study published online in the Journal of Dental Research,…

Today’s patients often expect instant results, and now researchers are one step closer to developing a rapid oral human papillomavirus (HPV) test that could deliver chairside results. The test would enable medical and oral health…

The American Academy of Periodontology reports that periodontitis affects more than 60 million Americans. In an effort to find new ways to reduce the risks posed by periodontal disease, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn)…

Successful long-term outcomes in root canal therapy hinge on effective obturation and preventing recurring or future infection. Now, researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry have found that…