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Scientists find evidence that novel coronavirus infects the mouth's cells


Scientists has found evidence that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, infects cells in the mouth. The findings point to the possibility that the mouth plays a role in transmitting SARS-CoV-2 to the lungs or digestive system via saliva laden with virus from infected oral cells. A better understanding of the mouth's involvement could inform strategies to reduce viral transmission within and outside the body.



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SMH: Stressed out? It could be wreaking havoc in your teeth


In the midst of the pandemic, dentists across the country reported increased visits from patients with broken fillings and cracked teeth. Many of them, the result of tooth grinding – also known as bruxism – prompting heightened awareness in an area of oral health seldom talked about.


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Study reveals new ways to reduce tooth sensitivity to cold


A report in Science Advances has discovered that odontoblasts are responsible for sensing cold, a finding which researchers say could play a role in the inhibition of dental pain. The discovery is important, notes an article in News Medical: Life Sciences, because it provides insight into an area of dental study which comes with certain challenges. "Tooth pain has been notoriously difficult to study. A tooth's hardness makes it a challenging tissue to study and inducing tooth pain in humans requires opening the tooth."


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Wealth tax on Australia's billionaires could be used to fund free dental care, under Greens proposal


The Australian Greens will seek a six per cent wealth tax on billionaires to fund schools and free dental care if the next election ends in minority government. With the polls pointing to a tight result at a federal election and Scott Morrison's coalition holding the narrowest of majorities in parliament, the Greens could again find themselves at the negotiating table post-election as they did in 2010.


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AirSmile Announces Launch of Revolutionary Digital Dental Marketplace in Brisbane


AirSmile, a digital dental marketplace created to help Australians more easily take control of their oral health, is now available in Brisbane. Designed and developed by a dentist and practice manager with a combined 40 years of experience in the dental industry, the AirSmile marketplace provides patients with an unbiased platform to compare dentists and procure instant quotes on existing treatment proposals. By booking their dental appointment online and uploading any pertinent medical records, they provide their selected dental professional with the resources needed to provide high-quality care.


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People with severe gum disease may be twice as likely to have increased blood pressure


Research shows that periodontitis, severe gum disease, is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy individuals. This study of 500 adults with and without gum disease found that approximately 50% of adults could have undetected hypertension. Promotion of good oral health could help reduce gum disease and the risk of high blood pressure and its complications.


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