US scientists have created a high-tech tool to kill tooth bacteria in the root canal. Researchers at the University of Southern California have come up with a plasma torch – an alternative treatment for infection of the root canal. Biofilms are particularly tough bacteria and are protected in a matrix that means they cannot be eliminated with … Continued

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People shown to reduce their intake of calcium in their 20s

Around 9,000 adults will have their teeth examined for ‘vital snapshot’ as part of the survey.

New policy recommendations to be dealt with head on

A team of scientists has created a video game to help student train in the placing of dental implants. Roman Cibirka and colleagues at Medical College of Georgia, USA,  have develop the Virtual Dental Implant Training program to guide dental students through diagnosing, designing and putting in a dental implant. It was designed by the … Continued

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