Sri Shankara Dental Clinic — Dental NewsShort, sourced summaries of new research and developments in dentistry, reviewed by a registered dentist.https://srishankaradental.com/en-inA liquid that stops decay without drilling — large trial reports resultshttps://srishankaradental.com/news/2026-08-25-silver-diamine-fluoride-childhood-decay-trial/https://srishankaradental.com/news/2026-08-25-silver-diamine-fluoride-childhood-decay-trial/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.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTResearchHow good is AI at spotting cavities? A review of 25 studies gives a numberhttps://srishankaradental.com/news/2026-08-24-ai-caries-detection-meta-analysis/https://srishankaradental.com/news/2026-08-24-ai-caries-detection-meta-analysis/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.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTTechnologyA gel that grows new enamel — and why that is harder than it soundshttps://srishankaradental.com/news/2026-08-23-enamel-regeneration-gel-nottingham/https://srishankaradental.com/news/2026-08-23-enamel-regeneration-gel-nottingham/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.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTMaterialsGum disease and the rest of the body: a review maps the connectionshttps://srishankaradental.com/news/2026-08-22-periodontitis-systemic-disease-review/https://srishankaradental.com/news/2026-08-22-periodontitis-systemic-disease-review/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.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMTPublic health