DENTAL RESEARCH

The Mystery of Tooth Enamel Defects: A New Autoimmune Disorder Discovered

Tooth enamel is the most mineralized substance within the human body. However, for approximately one in every ten individuals and one-third of children with celiac disease, the enamel exhibits defects. Enamel defects, as seen in amelogenesis imperfecta, render teeth...

Mendelian Randomization Analyses Look for Causal Relationships between Oral Health and Cognitive Decline

It's estimated that around 4% of American adults over age 65 have been diagnosed with dementia.1 Studies in the past have indicated that poor oral health and cognitive decline have an association. One such study found that tooth retention...

Researchers Find that Viking Age Dentistry Was Probably More Sophisticated than Previously Thought

Viking lore often conjures images of fierce warriors, longships, and far-reaching conquests, but a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg reveals another facet of Viking life that might surprise you: advanced dentistry. The findings from examining Viking Age...

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