Japanese scientists are paving the way for futuristic teeth that are free from decay. They have developed a microscopic coating for teeth that prevents dental decay from deteriorating teeth – it may also make these teeth appear whiter! Professor Shigeki Hontsu at Kinki University in western Japan says, “This is the world’s first flexible apatite … Read more
The Perfect Smile Advanced Training Institute has carried out some research into why people hate the dentist. We have found some useful and enlightening results. As a consequence we have re-checked all our protocols and processes within our practice to make sure that you are able to achieve your goals and have a great positive … Read more
Lasers advance dentistry once again Over the course of the past weekend, Dr Doshi talked about how Lasers were overtaking the dentist drill to a group of established highly qualified dentists. His seminar ran over due to the excitement it was stirring amongst the dentists. There was also an exhibition of all the latest innovative … Read more
It is often a very difficult decision when considering where to go to get your dentistry or dental implants work done. These days everyone sounds the same and it increasingly feels like a gamble. We understand this and want to make your decisions easy and simple. For this reason we have considered a few areas … Read more
Researchers from Taiwan have designed a tooth that can gather data on mouth movements and transmit it to a computer or a smartphone. The device is believed to be of great help to doctors as it can allow them to collect information about patients’ behaviour and their eating habits. The artificial tooth resembles a typical … Read more
Scientists from the University of Central Lancashire have found that brushing teeth regularly can not only reduce the risk of developing oral cancer, heart disease and diabetes, but can help prevent dementia as well. The researchers discovered that there is a clear link between how regularly a person cleans their teeth and dementia. This is … Read more
Most Britons would like to see fluoride added to their drinking water, according to the results from a new survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation. Their view is supported by UK dentists and healthcare professionals who claim that water fluoridation would be very beneficial to the nation’s oral health. The poll found … Read more
Stem cells from human urine have been successfully used to grow out rudimentary teeth, suggesting that if the technique is developed, it could present scientists with a solution to replace lost teeth, the BBC reported. The research was carried out by a team of Chinese academics and engineers at the Guangzhou Institutes of Biomedicine and … Read more
A team of researchers at Queen Mary University of London, have invented tiny marbles that, when placed within toothpaste, can help stop tooth decay and relieve the problem of sensitive teeth by strengthening the tooth enamel. Bioglass Repairs Tooth Enamel These small balls are made from calcium phosphate glass, which is biodegradable. When teeth are … Read more
For years, lasers have revolutionised the medical industry and now laser dentistry procedures are taking off. However, anytime new technologies are introduced, people naturally will have questions. Here is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). What is a laser? Lasers are beams of light that are a single wavelength and colour. Laser is … Read more