Dental plaque is a complex biofilm at the heart of oral disease. Learn how it causes cavities and gum inflammation and why ...

A 2023 randomized controlled trial in the Journal of Dentistry found that the bulk-fill base technique reduced procedure time ...

The presence of root caries was recorded if a discrete, well-defined, and discolored cavitation was observed on the root surface and if the dental explorer easily entered the cavitation. Root caries ...

These properties suggest that this material could be a promising option for clinical use in treating root surface caries and secondary caries. A novel glass ionomer cement (GIC) containing BioUnion™ ...

The University at Buffalo study sought to investigate the association of untreated coronal caries, untreated root surface caries and severe tooth loss with frequent recreational cannabis use, which ...

The research team conducted log-binomial and logistic regression analyses before and after controlling for sociodemographic and behavioral factors (including age, sex, race or ethnicity, nativity, ...

In the future, Clonan says she would like to conduct a longitudinal study with more surveys and interviews with patients to gauge the effect their cannabis habits have on their oral health over a ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, DDS, a clinical assistant professor in the University at Buffalo School of ...

Frequent cannabis use linked to caries, tooth loss Regular recreational cannabis use may be linked to untreated coronal and root surface caries, as well as severe tooth loss, in U.S. adults, reported ...

This study aimed to examine the association of frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use with untreated coronal caries, untreated root surface caries, and severe tooth loss. This cross-sectional study ...

Regular recreational cannabis use may be linked to untreated coronal and root surface caries, as well as severe tooth loss, in U.S. adults. This large study was published in the Journal of the ...