These Micro-robots Can Clean Teeth By Shapeshifting into Toothbrush or Floss Forms
By using magnetism and iron oxide, scientists have built a swarm of micro robots that can shapeshift into various forms for cleaning teeth
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UPDATE-World's First Drug to Regrow Teeth Enters Clinical Trials
If successful, the next trial will include children with anodontia, a condition where children are born without some of their teeth.
World's First 'Tooth Regrowth' Medicine Moves Toward Clinical Trials in Japan
A drug showing promise in animal trials could provide the world's first method to regrow human teeth, or create normal tooth development in children with congenital anodontia. The breakthrough came from the identification of a gene-protein interaction in mice that resulted in the growth of fewer teeth. An antibody medicine that inhibited the protein's ability […]
New Cheap, Non-Invasive Test For Oral Cancer Tackles Difficult-to-Diagnose Disease-With Results in 30 Minutes
A new cheap, non-invasive test for oral cancer that gives results in 30 minutes could potentially save millions of lives.
When Colorblindness Almost Cost This Student Her Career, Her Classmates Rallied to Help
Savannah Allen's friends could not bear to see her give up her dreams of being a hygienist – so they rallied together to fix her colorblindness instead.
Say Goodbye to Temporary Fillings: Scientists Successfully Use a Gel to Regrow Tooth Enamel
Loose dental fillings may soon be a thing of the past now that Chinese scientists have uncovered how to reproduce tooth enamel that will repair itself.
World's First Plaque-Identifying Toothpaste Significantly Reduces Inflammation Throughout the Body
Plaque HD is the world's first toothpaste that uses color-changing properties to identify plaque-and it could also help to dramatically reduce stroke risk.
Dentist Enchanting His Young Patient With Magic is the Sweetest Thing You'll See All Week
The dentist has such impressive sleight of hand, adults on social media are even having trouble figuring out how he does the trick.
Veteran With Heart of Gold is Surprised With $60,000 Dental Implants By Generous Dentist
Nicknamed ‘Smiley' this veteran has spent his whole life serving other people – so one dentist decided to repay him by giving him a whole new set of pearly whites.
Be Sure and Floss! Researchers Say Good Dental Health 'Substantially' Decreases Risk of Alzheimer's
For the first time ever, researchers have found DNA evidence of gingivitis enzymes being directly correlated to the development of Alzheimer's.
Veteran Bursts into Tears When Dentist Sees His Teeth and Gives $15K of Work For Free
"I would take a hundred bullets for this doctor in a second," says the veteran.
Dental Office Will Offer Dental Care to the Uninsured for One Day
This dental office will give cleanings, fillings, oral exams and X-rays to uninsured New Yorkers again this year.
The Simple Habit of Flossing Reduces Your Risk Of COVID-19 Complications, Says New Study
Brushing and flossing can keep periodontitis and gum disease away after they were found to make COVID-19 symptoms and effects much worse.
Scientists Created a Mint That Whitens Teeth (Better Than Gels) And Rebuilds Tooth Enamel at the Same Time
Trials have begun at the University of Washington using a lozenge candy that can build up enamel on teeth.
How to Give $2 Million in Free Dental Care to Veterans Without Insurance (WATCH)
A nationwide chain of dental offices is putting smiles on the faces of thousands of veterans who don't have dental insurance, providing millions in free care.
150 Refugees Finally Given Dental Work - For Free
Many of these refugees haven't been able to see a dentist since they got to Canada - but thanks to local volunteers, their smiles have never been brighter.
No Need for Fillings: Alzheimer's Drug Can Stimulate Tooth Renewal
A molecule used to treat Alzheimer's patients has been discovered to naturally and efficiently renew decaying teeth.
Bullied Boy With Buck-teeth Finally Gets New Smile
Evan Hill of Christchurch, New Zealand will no longer be called "rabbit boy" now that he has a beautiful new smile thanks to strangers far and wide.
Toothless Child in Poverty Gets Beautiful New Smile
Because of a disease that robbed him of his teeth, all Ryan ever wanted was to have a lovely smile like his friends – thanks to Amanda Mattos, he does now.
Most Vets Don't Qualify For Dental Care, So Dentists Are Giving It For Free
A mobile dental center with volunteers has gone the extra mile for 4,000 veterans who didn't have dental care benefits.
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