AI for early detection of gum inflammation


Researchers have successfully demonstrated the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in detecting gum inflammation, also known as gingivitis, from intraoral photographs. This cutting-edge technology can revolutionise early detection and prevention of oral and systemic diseases linked to gum inflammation, such as tooth loss, cardiovascular diseases, and diabetes.



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Oral Health is Health


Dental health care and medical health care have been separated for as long as anyone can remember, but that does not stop your body from acting as a whole. Or stop your oral bacteria from influencing the health of organs far removed from your mouth.


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How the evolution of tooth enamel tissue unfolded


Researchers have investigated the importance of the Notch pathway for the evolution of tooth morphology. Mutations in this signalling pathway can lead to defective structures in tooth enamel.


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Taking good care of your teeth may be good for your brain


Taking good care of your teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a new study. The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus, which plays a role in memory and Alzheimer's disease. The study does not prove that gum disease or tooth loss causes Alzheimer's disease; it only shows an association.


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