Probiotics are microorganisms (mainly bacteria) that provide benefits to humans – from the prevention of bad breath and cavities to improved gum health. Probiotics in oral health are supported by years of research, although the number of human clinical trials is limited. Still, many patients are unaware of the potential benefits that dental
Q What’s the best manual toothbrush? A I get asked this a lot. For something as basic as brushing twice daily, we sure have made it complicated! Here, I’ll walk you through… 1. What actually matters when choosing a brush 2. The three that I most commonly recommend What matters
A new study, conducted by a team at the University of Buffalo, reports that a bacterium called Veillonella parvula plays a supporting role in causing gum diseases by inducing the multiplication of the pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis. The aim of the study, published in The ISME Journal, was to understand the
Many health-related articles and websites point to having a healthy gut microbiome as the key to living an overall healthy lifestyle. However, before the gut microbiome comes into the picture, it’s the oral microbiome that is at the forefront of keeping you and your immune system in good condition. Maintaining
Happy Thanksgiving! This entire week is a great time to get deals on electric toothbrushes, hydroxyapatite toothpaste, and much more. Many of you have asked me via Instagram for a round-up of the Black Friday deals for my favorite oral care products, so here we go: Boka Holiday Kit Best
LEIPZIG, Germany: The pandemic has been a trying time for dentists, particularly for owner-dentists who must make decisions that may influence the safety of their treatment team. Recent studies have found that the rate of SARS-CoV-2 transmission in dental settings has been lower than what was expected when the pandemic
BRASILIA, Brazil: From the start of the pandemic, the oral cavity has been highlighted as a potentially relevant infection axis with further inflammatory response in surrounding tissues. This has resulted in heightened international interest in investigating the issue. A current study confirms the previous findings, namely that xerostomia, taste dysfunction
As the second candidate for a series portraying outstanding women in dentistry, Dental Tribune International (DTI) interviewed Dr. Sumita Mitra. During her career at 3M, she developed a unique nanomaterial-based dental filler, for which she received the European Inventor Award 2021. This material and numerous other inventions of hers in
MILAN, Italy: Digital technologies are rapidly spreading in dentistry. Tools such as intra-oral and laboratory scanners, CBCT, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software, as well as innovative manufacturing procedures such as 3D printing and laser sintering, are changing the way we treat our patients. Therapies are increasingly personalised, and
SYDNEY, Australia: From 26 to 29 September, the Australian Dental Association and FDI World Dental Federation will present a special edition of the World Dental Congress (WDC). Owing to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the congress will be completely virtual for the first time. This year’s WDC will bring together leaders from