» New injection makes fat cells self-destruct
11/10/26 11:08 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have developed an experimental injection that destroys fat cells and significantly reduces dangerous belly fat, potentially opening a new path to treating obesity. Early research also suggests it could help prevent the weight regain tha...

» A new way to fight gum disease without wiping out good bacteria
06/10/26 23:55 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists discovered that disrupting the chemical messages bacteria use to communicate can push dental plaque toward a healthier microbial balance. The approach could lead to new treatments for gum disease that control harmful bacteria without de...

» 1 in 13 adults under 30 already had hidden artery plaque
01/10/26 07:46 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
More than half of 16,000 apparently healthy adults had signs of atherosclerosis, with arterial plaques already detectable in about 1 in 13 people ages 18 to 29. Researchers say directly imaging the arteries could reveal hidden cardiovascular disea...

» New injectable treatment helps the brain rebuild after stroke
03/09/26 23:59 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Duke researchers developed an injectable scaffold that helped stroke-damaged brains grow new blood vessels, support nerve regrowth, and recover movement in mice. The treatment appears to work partly by recruiting the body’s own immune cells, inclu...

» Alzheimer’s may leave a mark on the brain long before plaques appear
02/09/26 09:33 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s may begin at least seven years before amyloid plaques become detectable with current PET scans. Researchers uncovered the signal by tracking healthy older adults with repeated brain imaging over nearly 20 ...

» Common supplements rival antibiotics for severe gum disease
30/08/26 10:35 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Omega-3 and low-dose aspirin matched the effectiveness of antibiotics in a year-long study of patients with severe gum disease, with both approaches helping about 58% reach the treatment goal. The unexpected result could point to a new way to trea...

» The dental crown of the future could be 3D-printed while you wait
23/08/26 10:36 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Researchers have found a way to slash the processing time for 3D-printed zirconia crowns from as much as 100 hours to under 30 minutes. The advance could eventually let dentists print strong, customized permanent crowns for patients within a singl...

» Tooth count may predict survival after pancreatic cancer surgery
21/08/26 23:29 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Pancreatic cancer patients with at least 21 natural teeth survived nearly two years longer after surgery than those with fewer teeth in a study of 339 people. Researchers suspect tooth loss may reflect decades of inflammation, frailty, nutrition, ...

» Cancer-fighting chewing gum cuts HPV levels by up to 93%
04/08/26 09:33 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
A specially engineered chewing gum reduced HPV by up to 93% and nearly eliminated two bacteria linked to head and neck cancer. The treatment preserved beneficial mouth bacteria, raising hopes for a safer and more affordable therapy.

» Scientists find a simple way to stop cavities without drilling
29/07/26 08:35 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
A liquid brushed onto cavities in seconds may spare many young children from pain, infection, and surgery. A major U.S. trial found that silver diamine fluoride stopped decay in more than half of treated baby teeth. The treatment requires no drill...