A Tooth Fairy’s dream
IN THE quiet halls of Kyoto University, a revolution in dental medicine has been quietly taking shape.
Toregem Biopharma — a Japanese biotech startup...
Global ban on mercury use in dental amalgam
THE GLOBAL phase-out of dental amalgam has been extended from 2030 to 2034.
A landmark decision was reached at the Sixth Conference of the Parties...
The two-minute rule
MOST OF us were taught to brush our teeth in the morning and before bed.
With brushing done, comes a question that seems simple:...
Extreme dental fear
FOR MANY people, a trip to the dentist is merely a chore; for a significant minority, though, it triggers real fear.
According to a recent...
The oldest human habit
FOR DECADES, paleoanthropologists have been interested about thin grooves found on the root surfaces of ancient human and Neanderthal teeth.
They believe these as evidence...
Taking a stand on sugar
THE GLOBAL dental profession has a new rallying cry.
Its stand: sugary diets are no longer just a cosmetic concern—they’re a major threat to both...
Oral microbes and a deadly adversary
NEW RESEARCH is pointing to the mouth as a potential battleground.
It’s about the fight against one of humanity’s most deadly adversaries — pancreatic cancer....
Why bad breath lingers even after brushing teeth
BRUSHING teeth is the first line of defense against bad breath.
Most people assume that a thorough brushing session should completely eliminate unpleasant odors. Still,...
A bad idea
MANY young people are avoiding the dentist. And that’s a bad idea.
“Young adults, aged 18 to 35 years old, were the most likely to...
Dental health and mental health
MENTAL health issues are a significant challenge in the Philippines.
Problems like high rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide are exacerbated by factors like poverty...