News
Ion Channel'Rho GTPase Coupling in Human Odontogenesis: Integrative Structural and Network Dissection of TRIO and CACNA2 D2 Variants From Familial Tooth Agenesis
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (472+ words) Introduction: Tooth agenesis is a genetically heterogeneous developmental anomaly in which disturbances of morphogen signaling, cytoskeletal organization, and mineralization converge during odontogenesis. Building on a previously published clinical and exome study of two Lebanese families with familial nonsyndromic tooth agenesis…...
Sharing Smiles Day offers free dental care for uninsured children
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (302+ words) A Maryland dental practice is hosting its annual Sharing Smiles Day to provide free dental care to uninsured and underinsured children and families. Sharing Smiles Day has helped more than 3, 800 patients receive free dental care over the past decade, and…...
Dentists 'shocked' by number of NHS no-shows
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (756+ words) About one in seven NHS patients are missing their appointments at one surgery....
Video College athlete's wisdom tooth surgery led to leukemia diagnosis
11+ hour, 33+ min ago (181+ words) "GMA" shares the story of a 21-year-old college volleyball player whose routine wisdom tooth extraction uncovered a shocking leukemia diagnosis. College athlete's wisdom tooth surgery led to leukemia diagnosis "GMA" shares the story of a 21-year-old college volleyball player whose…...
Asia Pacific's Leading Dental Body Calls for a Prevention-First Shift in Oral Health, Backed by New Global Evidence
12+ hour, 2+ min ago (382+ words) The Asia Pacific Dental Federation releases its first dentist-authored guidance on daily self-care " making the case that preventing oral disease is not just possible, but within reach for everyone. LISTERINE" joins APDF in championing better daily routines, backed by evidence....
Restorative Dentistry Services: Restoring Oral Health and Beautiful Smiles
9+ hour, 30+ min ago (375+ words) A healthy smile plays an important role in daily life. Damaged, missing, or decayed teeth can affect your confidence, oral "...
Regenerative Endodontic Procedures in Immature Permanent Teeth: Biological Mechanisms and Clinical Outcomes
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (169+ words) Necrotic immature permanent teeth with open apices pose a difficult management problem in clinical endodontics. Conventional apexification techniques resolve infection but do not support continued root development, leaving the tooth structurally vulnerable. Regenerative endodontic procedures (REPs) have emerged as a…...
Dentists 'shocked and frustrated' by number of NHS no-shows
12+ hour, 58+ min ago (1085+ words) A "shocking" number of NHS dentist patients are missing appointments - despite a chronic lack of spaces, experts have said. No-shows are costing dental practices a "significant" amount of wasted time and money, according to leaders at the British Dental Association…...
The Dentaid travelling dental surgery offering free treatment
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (376+ words) It can be a challenge to find an NHS dentist with spaces and for those who may be homeless or struggling financially, dental care is often an afterthought. But one charity is hoping to ease the burden with its fleet…...
Healthy gums, healthier life: The dangerous link between gum disease and diabetes
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (224+ words) Healthy gums do far more than give you a beautiful smile. They may help protect your heart, control your blood sugar, preserve your teeth, and even save your life. Medical research continues to confirm a strong two-way relationship between diabetes…...