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The results indicated that frailty was independent of socioeconomic factors and comorbidities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor oral health ups frailty risk in older adults

Researchers analysed 1,622 older men with complete tooth loss, dry mouth and cumulative oral health problems.

23 Dec 2017 10:37 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

A 'natural' way to fight tooth cavities

Here is what a new study has found.

17 Nov 2017 9:42 AM

The record is preserved by enamel, which protects teeth from breaking down, unlike bones, which are subject to decay. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vitamin D deficiency can be revealed through dental X-ray

Researchers had previously discovered that human teeth hold a detailed and permanent record of serious Vitamin D deficiency, or rickets.

08 Nov 2017 8:26 AM

Smoking, drinking associated with dental filling failure

The study's results suggest that personal factors for each patient appear to influence their chance of filling failure.

07 Nov 2017 6:08 PM

The clip shows bizarre consequences of poor oral hygiene (Photo: YouTube)

Dentist comes face to face with maggots between patient's teeth in disturbing footage

The unnamed patient is thought to be suffering from oral myiasis where parasites invade a cavity.

25 Oct 2017 7:19 PM

The findings suggested that programs promoting healthy eating and good dental hygiene had a positive but relatively modest impact compared to children's food and socioeconomic environments. (Photo: Pixabay)

Proper food choices near schools are important for health of teeth

Study concludes school food environments play a leading role in the appearance of cavities in kids aged eight to 10.

25 Oct 2017 8:47 AM

There have been cases of babies being born with one or two teeth but not seven (Photo: YouTube)

Ahmedabad doctor shocked to find baby born with 7 fully developed teeth

The doctor believes it to be the first such case and the teeth were removed to avoid risk of the baby choking on them.

08 Sep 2017 6:26 PM

Scientists say aspirin could help treat tooth decay

Find out how.

07 Sep 2017 3:20 PM

How your body reacts to stress

Here are 10 ways.

09 Aug 2017 5:43 PM

Tooth decay occurs when foods containing carbohydrates (sugars and starches), such as breads, cereals, milk, soda, fruits, cakes, or candy are left on the teeth (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out if you have a healthy smile

From brushing after every meal to flossing daily and using mouthwash, dentists list ways to keep dental hygiene intact.

05 Aug 2017 10:33 AM

The findings "demonstrate unequivocally" that diabetes-induced changes in the oral microbiome drive inflammatory changes (Photo: AFP)

Diabetes can actually lead to tooth loss

The diabetic mice behaved similar to humans that had periodontal bone loss and increased IL-17 caused by a genetic disease.

13 Jul 2017 10:15 AM

The advancements in dental surgery have been primarily made to assist with bone and tissue regeneration. (Photo: Pixabay)

New research makes dental implants painless and cheap

The simple procedure eliminates the chance of dental pain and teeth loss

31 May 2017 9:54 AM

The application of the combination to the surface of titanium alloy implants successfully inhibited bacterial growth and reduced the formation of bacterial biofilm on the surface of the implants by 97.5 per cent. (Photo: Pixabay)

New method can cut dental implant failure

The new nanocoating for dental implants to reduce the risk of peri-implantitis

25 Mar 2017 12:59 PM

If the air supply regulator is held in the mouth, any disorder in the oral cavity can potentially increase the diver's risk of injury. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scuba diving may damage your teeth

The frequency is higher when more time spent at shallower depths where the pressure fluctuations are the greatest

23 Dec 2016 8:54 PM

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