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NYU researchers develop zinc-based treatment to fight tooth decay without drilling or staining - Oral Health Group

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#DentalNews NYU researchers develop zinc-based treatment to fight tooth decay without drilling or staining

Drill-free? Researchers are developing a zinc-based, stain-free treatment for cavities that blocks pain, kills bacteria.

Chemical banned in EU nail polishes still used in dental treatments in Portugal, says group - Oral Health Group

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#DentalNews Chemical banned in EU nail polishes still used in dental treatments in Portugal, says group

The EU banned TPO, a chemical used in gel nail polishes, citing health risks. However, the substance is still used in Portugal.

ADA defends acetaminophen safety after Trump links Tylenol to autism - Oral Health Group

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#DentalNews ADA defends acetaminophen safety after Trump links Tylenol to autism

The ADA defends acetaminophen as safe after Trump claims a Tylenol–autism link, citing peer-reviewed science for dental pain care.

IOS-based teledentistry shows promise for paediatrics

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#DentalNews Study demonstrates potential of IOS-based teledentistry for paediatric dental assessments

A study found that paediatricians can effectively assess oral health via teledentistry and provide reliable treatment recommendations.

U.N. health goals weakened as sugar, other labelling warnings removed; U.S. objects to final plan - Oral Health Group

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#DentalNews U.N. health goals weakened as sugar, other labelling warnings removed; U.S. objects to final plan

The U.N. dropped sugar-labelling and health tax proposals from its NCD plan before the U.S. blocked adoption.

‘First’ study links oral bacteria to Parkinson’s disease - Oral Health Group

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#DentalNews ‘First’ study links oral bacteria to Parkinson’s disease

Study shows a cavity-causing oral bacterium may colonize the gut and drive Parkinson’s disease through a microbial enzyme and its byproduct.

Comprehensive safety assessment of the probiotic Streptococcussalivarius OSTIA SALI-10 - PubMed

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A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! Comprehensive safety assessment of the probiotic Streptococcussalivarius OSTIA SALI-10

Rigid safety protocols are essential for the development of safe therapeutic agents, including probiotics. With the growing interest in probiotic use for oral health, it is crucial that these…

U of T researchers test probiotics in everyday foods like yogurt to fight childhood cavities - Oral Health Group

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#DentalNews U of T researchers test probiotics in everyday foods like yogurt to fight childhood cavities

University of Toronto researchers are testing whether probiotics infused into common foods such as milk or yogurt could help prevent childhood cavities — one of ... more

Immediate implant placement into two molar sockets

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U of T Dentistry Library @uoftdentlib.bsky.social · 5d

#DentalNews Immediate implant placement into two molar sockets

In this case report, Dr Alex Payne demonstrates the successful implementation of immediate implant placement in fresh molar extraction sockets.

Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technology for Conducting Nasoalveolar Molding for Infants With Cleft Lip and Palate: A Scoping Review - PubMed

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A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing Technology for Conducting Nasoalveolar Molding for Infants With Cleft Lip and Palate: A Scoping Review

ObjectiveTo identify, describe, and characterize computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) methods for nasoalveolar molding (NAM) based on a structured search of scientific…

UB researcher wins nearly $1M NIH award to use AI to fight against gum disease - Oral Health Group

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#DentalNews UB researcher wins nearly $1M NIH award to use AI to fight against gum disease

UB postdoc Lu Li wins nearly $1M NIH grant to use AI and machine learning to predict gum disease progression and advance precision dentistry.

Dental program improving, industry says, but misconceptions about 'free' care persist - Oral Health Group

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#DentalNews Dental program improving, industry says, but misconceptions about ‘free’ care persist

Canada’s dental industry is speaking out against politicians’ misleading messaging that the federal Canadian Dental Care Plan is free.

Dissemination and Implementation Science for Oral Health: Why not consider de-implementation of low-value care to target oral health equity? - PubMed

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A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! Dissemination and Implementation Science for Oral Health: Why not consider de-implementation of low-value care to target oral health equity?

Dissemination and implementation sciences provide oral health professionals with an opportunity to understand which determinants promote the adoption of evidence-based innovations and interventions.…

FDA finalises animal study guidance for bone graft ...

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#DentalNews FDA finalises guidance on animal studies for dental bone grafting devices

the document updates earlier guidance and is intended to reflect current review practices, promote consistency and streamline the evaluation of submisions.

Oral bacteria and fungi tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk, large cohort study finds - Oral Health Group

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#DentalNews Oral bacteria and fungi tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk, large cohort study finds

JAMA Oncology study: specific oral bacteria and Candida were tied to higher pancreatic cancer risk, suggesting future biomarker potential.

The thermal grill elicits central sensitization - PubMed

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A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! The thermal grill elicits central sensitization

The thermal grill, in which innocuous warm and cool stimuli are interlaced, can produce a paradoxical burning pain sensation-the thermal grill illusion (TGI). Although the mechanisms underlying TGI…

The urgent ethical challenges of AI-driven caries ...

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#DentalNews The urgent ethical challenges of AI-driven caries detection

A recent scoping review by researchers in Pakistan highlights the pressing need to balance technological progress with responsible frameworks

65 British dental practices report zero missed calls after AI receptionist rollout - Oral Health Group

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#DentalNews 65 British dental practices report zero missed calls after AI receptionist rollout

AI receptionists helped 65 UK dental practices eliminate missed calls, boost bookings 70% and cut cancellations 75%.

Influence of titanium-base and universal abutment heights on the adaptation and fracture of screw-and-cemented-retained lithium disilicate crowns - PubMed

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A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! Influence of titanium-base and universal abutment heights on the adaptation and fracture of screw-and-cemented-retained lithium disilicate crowns

The type and height of abutments influenced the fracture of screw-and-cement-retained implant-supported restorations.

Align and Angelalign enter legal dispute over aligner ...

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#DentalNews Align and Angelalign enter legal dispute

Align Technology has filed patent infringement lawsuits against its leading Chinese competitor, Angelalign Technology.

Pain Management Grant | Faculty of Dentistry, University of Toronto

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#DentalNews Pain Management Grant

The University of Toronto Centre for the Study of Pain (UTCSP), led by U of T Dentistry, recently received a $1.2-million contribution from Health Canada’s Substance Use and Addictions Program for…

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#DentalNews Ontario proposes granting dental hygienists, denturists authority to order diagnostic imaging

Ontario proposes granting dental hygienists, denturists authority to order diagnostic imaging - Oral Health Group

Ontario is proposing to let dental hygienists and denturists order and perform diagnostic imaging such as X-rays.

Enhancing the Quality of Single Cone Obturation Using Hydroxyapatite Precursor Grafted Nanocomplex for Dentine Conditioning: An In Vitro Study - PubMed

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A new U of T #DentalFacultyPub! Enhancing the Quality of Single Cone Obturation Using Hydroxyapatite Precursor Grafted Nanocomplex for Dentine Conditioning: An In Vitro Study

C-HA dentine conditioning significantly improved obturation quality with Ceraseal bioceramic sealer by reducing voids in isthmus regions and enhancing sealer-dentin interfacial adaptation.

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#DentalNews Artificial intelligence in prosthodontics: From concept to clinical reality

Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved from theory into daily prosthodontic practice, reshaping diagnosis, treatment planning and design workflows.