University of Adelaide

A Third of Australian Adults Have Tooth Decay

A third of Australian adults age 15 and older has untreated tooth decay, according...

Patients Don’t Mind Root Canals So Much After All

Root canal work isn’t as bad as people think compared to other dental procedures,...

Indigenous Oral Health Inequalities Begin in Childhood

Inequalities in oral health between indigenous and non-indigenous populations exist throughout the world and...

Braces Don’t Always Bring Happiness

Research from the University of Adelaide Dental School overturns the belief that braces automatically...

Fluoride Reduces the Dental Risks of Minimal and Extended Breastfeeding

Children won’t be at an increased risk of tooth decay if they can’t breastfeed...

Orthodontic Treatment Does Not Prevent Tooth Decay

While orthodontic treatment has a positive effect on oral function and aesthetics, it does...

Solution Reduces Risk of Root Canal Infections

A new chemical solution jointly developed by the University of Adelaide Dental School and...

Nationwide Oral Health Survey Continues in Australia

The University of Adelaide is continuing to scrutinize Australia’s oral health in the first national...

Breastfeeding Increases Caries Risk in 2-Year-Olds

Breastfeeding offers many benefits, including good nutrition and a closer bond between the infant...

Ancient Plaque Proves That Neanderthals Used “Aspirin”

Ancient DNA found in the dental plaque of Neanderthals—our nearest extinct relative—has revealed new...