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Short summaries of new work in dentistry — materials, technology, public health and clinical research. Every article cites its primary source and is reviewed by a registered dentist before it is published.
These articles are general information about developments in the field. They are not treatment advice, and they do not imply that any technique described is offered at this clinic.
A liquid that stops decay without drilling — large trial reports results
A US trial of 830 children under six found silver diamine fluoride arrested decay in more than half of affected baby teeth, with no drilling or injections.
TechnologyHow good is AI at spotting cavities? A review of 25 studies gives a number
A meta-analysis in BMC Oral Health pooled the evidence on AI caries detection and found 86% sensitivity and 91% specificity — with a clear caveat from the authors.
MaterialsA gel that grows new enamel — and why that is harder than it sounds
University of Nottingham researchers report a fluoride-free gel that rebuilds enamel by drawing calcium and phosphate from saliva, growing crystals aligned with the existing tooth.
Public healthGum disease and the rest of the body: a review maps the connections
A Frontiers in Immunology review sets out how periodontitis — affecting 35–50% of adults worldwide — links to eight categories of systemic disease, and by what mechanisms.