Drug that regrows teeth, here we are: tests on humans begin in September
Revolutionary therapy regrows lost teeth. Human testing begins in Japan, after success on animals. Potential cure for millions of people.
The progress of teeth whitening products
From cutting-edge whitening techniques to bespoke digital treatments, the future of our smile promises to be exciting.
Do you want to live long? Don't forget to brush your teeth
Brushing your teeth too little and poorly, avoiding the dentist and flossing were associated with an increase in all-cause mortality.
Goodbye, drill: a simple liquid prevents most cavities
A study of approximately 4.000 children showed the incredible qualities of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in preventing and stopping tooth decay
Sensitive teeth: causes, symptoms and treatments. Everything you need to know about it
Especially nowadays, having correct oral hygiene is necessary. In a society...
Smile: Drug that regrows teeth reaches clinical trials
New teeth without dentures? A Japanese team advances with clinical trials of a regenerative drug.
Japan, close to testing the new drug for the regrowth of lost teeth
A glimpse into the future of dental medicine: a Japanese research team is developing a drug that allows lost teeth to regrow.
Goodbye toothbrush, we will clean your teeth with shape-shifting microbots
A robotic micro-swarm of iron oxide nanoparticles has excellently replaced a toothbrush in cleaning plaque from teeth.
Goodbye toothbrush: IISc develops nanobots to clean teeth better
A new method allows the use of magnetic nanobots to clean the bacteria that populate the deepest canals of the teeth.
Willo, the toothbrush robot that teaches dental hygiene to children
Oral hygiene education for children? Always a battle. This robotic toothbrush could remedy the problem.
Teeth whitening products, study in Nature: "they produce extensive damage"
They sell them in quantities, and with very high concentrations of active ingredient: they are teeth whiteners, and a study says that they do very badly.
DentalSlim, weight loss system that (literally) closes your mouth
A strange "machine" to lose weight reduces the opening of the mouth to only 2mm to bring patients to a purely liquid diet. It horrifies me, but it works.
Monoclonal antibodies, treatment makes teeth grow back: animal tests
An experimental treatment with monoclonal antibodies produces the regrowth of teeth even of species that have double dentition. The second phase is ready.
The new peptide coating can eliminate caries
A Chinese team finds ways to "help" the saliva to better protect the teeth. By modifying the H5 peptide it creates a gel that can eliminate caries.
2020, the year of the smartbrush: smart toothbrushes are arriving
It seems that even the teeth are not protected from technology. The smartbrush is about to invade the market and our homes. Here are the two top models.
Encompass, the “banana” shaped toothbrush of the future
Instead of cleaning 1-2 teeth at a time, encompass uses a shape that surrounds the teeth on each side, getting to clean 16 of them at a time. Truly remarkable.
New method regenerates tooth enamel with a phosphate gel
The team tested a special gel on teeth placed in a solution that recreates the environment of the mouth. Tooth enamel regenerated in just 48 hours.
3D printed teeth will be antibacterial
Lost a tooth due to a cavity? Your dentist will 3D print one for you that ...
