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 ...

Verywell / JR Bee What Is Dental Prophylaxis? "Prophylaxis" is a medical term that simply means prevention. In dentistry, dental prophylaxis refers to professional care—like cleanings and exams ...

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 ...

They found that people reporting FRC use had 17% higher probabilities of having untreated coronal caries, 55% higher odds of having untreated root surface caries, and 41% higher odds of having severe ...

It’s long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, a researcher in the School of Dental Medicine, has identified another health problem ...

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 ...

Log-binomial and logistic regression analyses were conducted before and after controlling for sociodemographic and behavioral factors to examine the association between FRC use and untreated coronal ...