Scientists from The University of Melbourne have developed a world-first vaccine to treat gum disease. Their research, published in the journal NPJ Vaccines, has so far only tested the vaccine in mice. If successful in human trials, the vaccine will be able to prevent chronic gum disease – or periodontitis – that is considered the main cause of tooth loss…
Gum pain can be caused due to an underlying inflammation of the gums or poor oral hygiene. Whatever might be the cause of gum pain, here are a few home remedies that are easily available in your kitchen and can help you fight gum pain naturally. Here are top five home remedies for gum pain!…
The reduction in the average age of people affected by oral cancer in the last 20 years has caused concern in the scientific community, as in the past the disease usually appeared in people over 40-year old, according to George Laskaris, Professor of Stomatology, University of Athens and Visiting Professor of London University. Laskaris was…
Schoolchildren in Rochdale enjoyed a visit from dental professionals this week as part of a pilot scheme run by Public Health England. Children from St Mary’s Church of England Primary School were paid a visit by their dental buddies. The ‘Dental Buddy’ scheme is designed to link up dental professionals and schools to encourage children…
Bill Dorfman transformed people’s smiles through dental surgeries when he was featured on the television show “Extreme Makeover.” “What I realized is, when you save a lot of teeth, you save a smile,” Dorfman said. “And when you save a smile, a lot of times you save a life.” Dorfman, a UCLA 1980 alumnus and…