Polymers prevent potentially hazardous mist during dentist visit


If the mist in a dentist's office -- sent flying into the air by spinning, vibrating tools -- contains a virus or some other pathogen, it is a health hazard. So researchers studied the viscoelastic properties of food-grade polymers and discovered that the forces of a vibrating tool or dentist's drill are no match for them. Not only did a small admixture of polymers completely eliminate aerosolization, but it did so with ease.



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Robotic surgery improves outcomes for patients with oral cancers


Researchers at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles believe computer-enhanced systems and robotically guided instruments improve health outcomes, including for patients with early stage, oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer.


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Study suggests dental caries may have new bacterial cause


Research conducted at Okayama University is pointing to the fact that the usual culprit when it comes to dental caries, Streptococcus mutans, may not be the only bacterial game in town. Releasing their results with a caveat on wider applicability due to the fact that the study's subjects were all students of the university and did not include a wider cross-section of the community, the researchers noted an "abundance of the Prevotellaceae and Veillonellaceae bacterial families and Alloprevotella and Dialister genera".


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Pharmacists are the medication experts, but can they also become advocates to help improve poor oral health


Despite advancements in oral health knowledge and treatments, many Australians continue to suffer from poor oral and dental health. What’s more, poor oral health extends beyond the mouth and can greatly impact a person’s general well-being...Dr Meng-Wong Taing, a lecturer at the School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland, is particularly interested in further developing evidence for pharmacists working in collaborative oral healthcare models in Australia.


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