materials

Keystone Industries Responds to Study of 3D Resin Toxicity

Keystone Industries has released a statement taking issue with the findings of a recent...

AI Assists Development of Longer-Lasting Fillings

Many fillings only last about five to 10 years before they need to be...

Toothpaste Treats and Prevents Gingival Overgrowth

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine and university spinoff OptiMed Technology...

Bioinspired Material Can “Shape-Shift” to External Forces

Inspired by how human bone and colorful coral reefs adjust mineral deposits in response...

Researchers Use Neutrons to Improve Dental Restorative Materials

Restorations can be costly, and they don’t last forever, according to the University of...

“Tooth on a Chip” Reveals How Fillings Interact With Tooth Surfaces

A “tooth on a chip” developed at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) could...

Injectable Nanoparticles May Guard Teeth Against Tooth Decay

Rodrigo França, DDS, MSc, PhD, of the University of Manitoba Dr. Gerald Niznick College...

The Pros and Cons of a Proposed Dental Filling Material

Dental fillings have been successfully employed since the 1800s as an expedient method for...

Dr. Peter Auster and a Groundbreaking Composite

Dr. Peter Auster introduces an innovative new composite, Tokuyama Dental America’s Omnichroma, which only...

The Body’s Immune System May Contribute to Cavities and Failed Fillings

The body’s own defense system could be a major contributor to tooth decay and...