Improving oral care more than halves hospital-acquired pneumonia risk, major trial finds Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli21 April 2026 11:00 PM ISTA landmark trial presented today at ESCMID Global 2026 shows that improving oral hygiene for hospital patients can reduce the risk of...
The 1st Tooth Crosstalk | Episode 4 | Feeding, Habits & Early Tooth Decay: Preventing "Bottle Caries" Written By Suman Mishra21 April 2026 10:15 AM ISTIn this video, we are joined by two pediatricians - Dr Mohammad Taqui Imam and Dr Suman Mishra - along with dentist Dr Sachin Kumar, all from Patna....
Metformin with osteogenic and anti inflammatory properties Shows Promise in Periodontal Therapy: Study Written By Dr. Shravani Dali19 April 2026 8:15 PM ISTMetformin demonstrates osteogenic and anti-inflammatory properties, suggesting potential as an adjunct in periodontal therapy. However, heterogeneous...
Tooth Loss or gum health Linked to Weight Gain, reveals research Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli17 April 2026 9:00 PM ISTA study published in the Journal of Periodontology has found that losing teeth or the supporting bone and gums is significantly associated with weight...
BDS student death case: White coat protest erupts at Kannur dental college, HoD Dental Anatomy expelled Written By Adity Saha17 April 2026 1:41 PM ISTKannur: Following the death of a first-year BDS student at Kannur Dental College, who was allegedly subjected to harassment by faculty...
Preoperative Ibuprofen Improves Pain Control During Pediatric Vital Pulp Therapy: Study Written By Dr. Shravani Dali17 April 2026 8:30 AM ISTResearchers have found in a new study that preoperative use of Ibuprofen significantly reduces intraoperative pain and stress during Vital Pulp...
2 men arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting NEET MDS aspirant in Ranchi Written By Divyani Paul16 April 2026 6:30 PM ISTRanchi: A disturbing incident has come to light in Ranchi, where a 25-year-old dentist, aspiring for NEET MDS, was allegedly raped during a...
Artificial saliva made from sugarcane protein protects teeth from acid and decay: Study Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 April 2026 8:15 PM ISTA new type of artificial saliva, delivered as a mouthwash and made using a lab-modified sugarcane protein called CANECPI-5, could help protect the...
Pre-Extraction Mobility and Furcation Involvement Predict Implant Failure, suggests study Written By Jacinthlyn Sylvia14 April 2026 8:45 PM ISTA new study published in the journal of Clinical Oral Implants Research showed that a history of severe tooth mobility or advanced furcation...
People who can't afford dental care may be at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, dementia Written By Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli13 April 2026 8:30 PM ISTBeing unable to afford dental care may increase a person's risk of developing cardiovascular disease or dementia, according to a new study led by...
BDS student dies after fall in Kannur, Harassment allegations surface, 2 faculty suspended Written By Adity Saha13 April 2026 1:26 PM ISTKannur: In an unfortunate incident, a first-year BDS student at Anjarakandy Dental College died after falling from a college building under...
Study details technique to Preserve Peri-Implant Papilla After Reconstructive Surgery Written By Dr. Shravani Dali12 April 2026 9:00 PM ISTResearchers have found in a new research that using an internally beveled vestibular incision combined with multilayer suturing helps preserve...
