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obituary13 days ago•2 min saved

Beloved Wisconsin dentist Krisan Shaw passes after cancer battle

Krisan Kae Shaw, 53, a Wisconsin dentist celebrated for compassion and faith, died on August 6, 2026 after a 20-year battle with breast cancer. Born in Vesper in 1972, she earned a top DDS from the University of Minnesota, practiced in River Falls, and founded Shaw Family Dental in Ellsworth in 2006, valuing patient relationships above all. She is survived by husband Paul Laube, daughters Jordan and Alison, parents Lenard and Myrna Shaw, and brothers Kevin, Loren, and Mike. Visitation August 20, 4–8 p.m. at O'Connell Family Funeral Homes in Hudson, MN; funeral August 21 at Woodbury Lutheran Church, Woodbury, MN, with burial in Withee, WI. Memorials may be directed to the River Falls High School Band and Softball programs.

via Daily Tribune Media|

#breast-cancer #dentistry #family

health23 days ago•66 min saved

Cheap Liquid Halts Kids’ Cavities Without Drilling, US Trial Finds

A large U.S. trial shows that a low-cost liquid treatment can arrest dental decay in children without drilling, offering a noninvasive alternative to fillings and anesthesia and potentially expanding access to caries care.

via AOL.com|

#dentistry #health #noninvasive

dentistry24 days ago•25 min saved

Connective Tissue Graft with Coronally Advanced Flap Restores Root Coverage in Post-Orthodontic Gingival Recession: A Case Report

Case report of a 29-year-old with multiple mandibular gingival recessions after orthodontic treatment. CBCT revealed thin facial bone and dehiscence; treated with an autogenous subepithelial connective tissue graft plus a coronally advanced flap. Six-month follow-up showed substantial root coverage and increased gingival thickness with good esthetics, supporting this combination as a predictable option in selected patients, though longer-term data are needed.

via Cureus|

#cbct-imaging #connective-tissue-graft #coronally-advanced-flap

health-and-families24 days ago•12 min saved

Liquid cavity treatment could spare kids the drill, US study finds

US researchers report a liquid, silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can halt cavity decay in children as young as one without drilling. In a trial of 830 kids across Michigan, New York and Iowa, a 38% SDF concentration stopped decay in more than half of affected baby teeth when applied every six months. The treatment is relatively affordable (about $20–$75 per application) and could be used as a bridge for adults too, with results supporting FDA approval for broader use, though the dark staining of treated decay is a drawback.

via The Independent|

#cavities #children #dentistry

health27 days ago•7 min saved

Brush-on liquid stops cavities in kids without drilling, study finds

A Phase III trial with 830 children found that applying silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to decayed baby teeth every six months can halt decay in about 38% of treated teeth without drilling, injections, or sedation, though it permanently darkens the treated area; the method could expand access to care and support FDA approval for a cavity-related drug.

via ScienceDaily|

#dentistry #fda-approval #health

health-and-medicine1 month ago•7 min saved

Gel Rebuilds Tooth Enamel Without Fluoride

Researchers at the University of Nottingham developed a fluoride-free, protein-based gel that coats damaged enamel, guides calcium and phosphate from saliva to form orderly new mineral crystals, potentially repairing eroded enamel, reducing sensitivity, and enabling new dental products with commercialization planned through the startup Mintech-Bio.

via ScienceDaily|

#biomimetic #dentistry #enamel

wellbeing2 months ago•19 min saved

Menopause may reshape your mouth: what to know and how to cope

Menopause can influence oral health as estrogen declines, leading to dry mouth, gum disease, and TMJ issues, with some experiencing tooth fractures and headaches; experts recommend fluoride toothpaste, regular cleanings, night guards if you grind, staying hydrated, and discussing hormone therapy with a clinician as research on its benefits continues.

via The Washington Post|

#dentistry #health #menopause

science3 months ago•3 min saved

Ancient Neanderthals drilled teeth to treat cavities 59,000 years ago

A 59,000-year-old Neanderthal molar from Siberia shows a deep hole drilled into the tooth to treat severe decay, likely an early root-canal-like procedure done with a narrow jasper tool; experiments suggest 35–50 minutes of work, and the patient survived for a time, signaling advanced medical capability and cognitive sophistication in Neanderthals outside Homo sapiens.

via The Guardian|

#archaeology #cavity #dentistry

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Virginia dentist mourned after murder-suicide linked to estranged husband

Dentist Dr. Cerina Fairfax is mourned after police say her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, killed her and then took his own life in their Annandale home during a divorce dispute; the couple's two teenage children were home, and colleagues praised Fairfax for her devotion to patients and family.

via PBS|

#cerina-fairfax #dentistry #justin-fairfax

health6 months ago•15 min saved

Dentists still prescribe millions of clindamycin despite life-threatening C. difficile risk

Dentists prescribed over 2.3 million clindamycin prescriptions last year despite a decades‑old black‑box warning for serious C. difficile infections, even as overall dental antibiotic use rose about 6% from 2020 to 2025. The investigation ties unnecessary dental antibiotic prescribing to higher C. difficile risk and antimicrobial resistance, highlighting how private dental practice has lagged in antibiotic stewardship and guideline updates, with the story of Dolores Owens illustrating the potential harms of such prescribing.

via CIDRAP|

#antibiotic-stewardship #antimicrobial-resistance #c-difficile

healthcare6 months ago•12 min saved

Toothbrushing 2–3 Times a Day Could Lower Dementia Risk

A science conference linked good dental hygiene to a reduced risk of more than 50 conditions, including dementia, urging people to brush two to three times daily (with a pre-bedtime brush) and to consider electric brushes; researchers warn UK oral health is lagging and bacteria from gums may affect the brain and other organs.

via The Times|

#dementia #dentistry #healthcare

world6 months ago•127 min saved

Toothbrush-Activated Powder Promises Safer At-Home Teeth Whitening

Chinese researchers have developed BSCT, a nondestructive whitening powder that, when brushed with an electric toothbrush, generates a small electric field to trigger reactions that break apart stain-causing molecules, whitening teeth while helping enamel repair for potential at-home use.

via The Daily Beast|

#dentistry #enamel-repair #nanotechnology

health7 months ago•11 min saved

Dentists Debate Nano-Hydroxyapatite as a Fluoride-Free Toothpaste Alternative

Dentists say nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste can remineralize enamel, relieve sensitivity, and offer a fluoride-free option, but it's not yet proven to replace fluoride across populations; the ADA still recommends fluoride toothpaste and routine dental care, with n-HAp best suited for low- to moderate-risk patients or as an adjunct in some cases; long-term safety data are limited and more research is needed.

via CNET|

#dentistry #fluoride #health

health11 months ago•1 min saved

Emerging MS Research and Dental Care Concerns

The article discusses recent developments in multiple sclerosis research, highlighting challenges like funding cuts and climate change, and also features a dental health expert advocating for rethinking oral care to prevent cavities without invasive procedures.

via WJCT News 89.9|

#cavities #dentistry #health

health1 year ago•8 min saved

Dentists Reveal Surprising Insights From Examining Patients' Mouths

Dentists can detect a wide range of health issues beyond dental problems by examining the mouth, including systemic diseases, nutritional deficiencies, lifestyle habits, and even early signs of serious conditions like cancer and autoimmune diseases, making routine dental checkups crucial for overall health monitoring.

via BuzzFeed|

#dental-signs #dentistry #health