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Laura Dorr is the former executive editor of DPR's Modern Dental Network and a regular contributing author.

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Knock an adult tooth out, and you’re out of luck: Humans only get two sets of teeth that have to last for an entire lifetime. Not true for one type of fish, that can constantly regrow teeth to replace missing ones – a fish that researchers hope holds the secret to tooth regeneration in humans.

Will humans soon be able to regrow teeth? New research gets one step closer to making it happen.

People undergoing root canals may have gained a powerful, if tiny, new ally. Researchers from the UCLA School of Dentistry have found that using nanodiamonds to fortify a material used in the procedure could significantly improve outcomes for patients.

Study finds nanodiamonds might prevent tooth loss after root canals

Anyone who’s had a fixed orthodontic appliance knows how frustrating oral hygiene can become. Fixed appliances often make the perfect breeding ground for bacteria and plaque, which can accumulate under the appliance. In an attempt to abort development of bacteria, researchers recently examined if daily doses of xylitol could make a difference.

Can xylitol reduce the risk of caries in patients with orthodontic appliances?

A new study led by University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine researchers demonstrates that a protein called Del-1, can inhibit bone loss associated with periodontitis.

Study finds protein can inhibit bone loss from periodontitis

A new study could help dentists give caretakers better instructions for caring for children after dental anesthesia.

Study finds home care of children crucial after oral sedation

The debate about potential links between Alzheimer’s disease and dental infection and treatment has been grabbing headlines recently. Now, two researchers have examined an extensive collection of research and determined a potential correlation between the disease and oral bacteria.

Is there a link between Alzheimer's and oral health?

Cipher Pharmaceuticals Inc. introduced Sitavig® (ACYCLOVIR) 50mg buccal tablets for the treatment of herpes labialis caused by the HSV-1 virus.

Cipher Pharmaceuticals introduces new cold sore medication

Pregnancy is stressful enough without having to worry about a child’s future dental health. But, researchers now say, mothers may need to be thinking about just that.

Study finds children of stressed mothers are more likely to develop cavities

A recent study in Germany examined a group of over 23,000 subjects to explore the relationship between cigarette smoking, smoking cessation and rates of tooth loss.

New study shows smokers are at higher risk of losing teeth

When dental problems necessitating surgery arise, the logical response is to treat the condition. However, recent research has found that numbing children up for dental procedures may be causing damage to the very teeth the dentist is trying to treat.

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