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Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Beyond Caries Arrest: Can Silver Diamine Fluoride Actually Remineralize Teeth?

We've known for years that silver diamine fluoride can arrest caries. But can it actually help rebuild demineralised tooth structure? A new systematic review examines whether the evidence lives up to the promise.

Periodontics

AI May Be Better at Ruling Out Disease Than Finding It : Study Suggests

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Diet, Lifestyle and Oral Health: Clinical Guide

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

GV Black Classification: Understanding the Foundations of Cavity Classification

A clinical guide to the GV Black classification of dental caries, covering Classes I–VI, involved tooth surfaces and restorative implications.

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Study Identifies Risk Factors for Distal Second Molar Caries Adjacent to Impacted Thirds

The impaction of mandibular third molars, commonly known as wisdom teeth, can lead to various dental pathologies. Among these, distal caries in the adjacent...

Dental News

Masking SDF-Induced Discoloration on Deciduous Molars: GIC vs. Giomer

Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) has emerged as a revolutionary, non-invasive solution for arresting dental caries. Its antibacterial properties and cost-effective

Preventive & Community Dentistry

Relation of Sports Nutrition and Oral Health

Author Dr Geetanjali Bhide (MSc, PhD) is a Sports Nutritionist and Founder Secretary of Association of Sports, Nutrition and Fitness Sciences from Pune, India....

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

The New Antibacterial Composites To Effectively Control Carious Lesions: A Study

Controlling caries clinically would become much easier if composites had anti-bacterial properties. A recent study tested the antibacterial properties of a...

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Restoring Class 3 caries along the midline in rotated teeth

Dr Jibin Karim is the winner of the Silver award for much appreciated cases in the DR Pronto Esthetic Challenge 2, 2021-2022 Abstract Dental caries involving...

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Single Visit Tooth Build Up And Esthetic Rehabilitation Of Carious Class V In Upper Front Central Incisor

-Dr. Kirti Jain, is the winner of the special mention - popular award for DR Pronto Esthetic Challenge 1, 2021-2022 Introduction Cavities, as we all know, are...

Periodontics

Early Detection Promises of Caries and Periodontal Diseases

Early detection is a key to prevention and control of caries and periodontal diseases. Researchers from China have developed a mouthguard that can detect early...

Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry

Bacteria Causing Caries Create Their Own Protective Layer!

Studying bacteria in a petri dish or test tube gave an idea of ​​how they function and, in some cases, contribute to the development of certain diseases. But...

Pediatric Dentistry

Obesity and Dental Caries in Children: Markers and indicators for Future Non-Communicable Diseases

Globalization is bi-directional and has asymmetric manifestations in terms of health and wealth (Labonte and Schrecker, 2007). The health impacts of...