» Can fasting fight gum disease? Scientists find surprising link
12/06/26 09:05 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
A low-calorie fasting-style diet significantly reduced inflammation linked to gum disease in a small clinical study. The findings suggest that what people eat may influence gum health almost as much as what they do with a toothbrush.

» Sleep apnea’s hidden heart disease trigger found in the gut
09/06/26 08:30 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
A surprising gut-heart connection may help explain why sleep apnea increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. In mice, disabling a bile acid receptor called FXR sharply reduced plaque buildup, opening the door to potential new treatments based ...

» Beet juice lowers blood pressure in older adults in just 2 weeks
25/05/26 01:01 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Drinking nitrate-rich beetroot juice may do more than support heart health — it could actually reshape the bacteria living in the mouth in ways that help lower blood pressure in older adults. In the largest study of its kind, researchers found tha...

» Scientists found a hidden Alzheimer’s trigger and shut it down
20/05/26 08:54 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
A newly identified enzyme called IDOL could become a major new target in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that removing it from neurons sharply reduced amyloid plaques and improved key brain processes linked to resilience a...

» This silent tooth infection could be hurting your whole body
15/05/26 00:21 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body and may interfere with insulin function. Studies...

» Scientists discover a new way to prevent gum disease without killing good bacteria
08/05/26 05:27 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have uncovered a surprising way to influence the bacteria living in our mouths — not by killing them, but by interrupting how they “talk” to each other. Researchers found that dental plaque bacteria use chemical signals to coordinate gr...

» Boosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’s
02/05/26 08:57 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have discovered a way to help the brain clean itself of harmful Alzheimer’s plaques by activating its own support cells. By increasing a protein called Sox9, researchers were able to boost the activity of astrocytes, star shaped cells t...

» New toothpaste stops gum disease without killing good bacteria
13/04/26 10:02 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth’s helpful bacteria—a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted approach blocks only the harmful microbes that drive p...

» Artificial saliva made from sugarcane protein protects teeth from acid and decay
05/04/26 00:38 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Scientists have created an artificial saliva using a sugarcane protein that can protect teeth and fight bacteria. The key ingredient, CANECPI-5, binds directly to enamel, forming a shield against acids that cause decay. Early tests show it works e...

» Deepfake X-rays are so real even doctors can’t tell the difference
26/03/26 06:42 from Dentistry News -- ScienceDaily
Deepfake X-rays created by AI are now convincing enough to fool both doctors and AI models. In tests, radiologists had limited success identifying fake images, especially when they didn’t know they were being shown. This opens the door to risks li...