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Patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a high prevalence of nocturnal teeth grinding, or bruxism. This is seen particularly in Caucasians.

New research presented at CHE... Read more

While acids are known to erode tooth enamel, alkalis too can have a damaging effect on our pearly whites, researchers from Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg have shown. Read more

A new review has revealed that brushing removable dentures with a paste product might be the best way to keep them clean, better than soaking in effervescent or enzyme cleaning solutions. Read more

Recent research has indicated that brushing and keeping teeth free of plaque may do more than just beautify smiles. However consumers still have some doubts over the link between healthy tee... Read more

Many people in Australia are resorting to do-it-yourself dentistry because of lack of access to public health services. This is a sad state of affairs as some patients may have to wait years... Read more

There is an urgent need for increased efforts to prevent and treat chronic periodontitis, a form of gum disease, to reduce the risk for head and neck cancer, according to researchers at the ... Read more

University of Sydney scientists have developed laser tests to identify weaknesses in dental enamel, which may soon make the dreaded drill a thing of the past.

Currently, X-rays a... Read more

A tool that can use sound waves to identify early stages of tooth decay by measuring the mineral content of teeth is under development in Australia.

Tooth decay begins by acid-fo... Read more

A collaborative study conducted by Australian and Taiwani researchers has led to a novel way to analyse the health of human teeth using lasers.

Described in the open-access journ... Read more

A new study has revealed that children in Australia regularly visit their dentists even if they do not actually enjoy the procedure.

An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (A... Read more