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26/05/2026

News - 19th-Century Portuguese Dental Bridge Examined - Archaeology Magazine

LISBON, PORTUGAL—According to a Phys.org report, a nineteenth-century dental bridge resembling three U-shaped teeth was […]

24/05/2026

This silent tooth infection could be hurting your whole body

Scientists are uncovering a surprising link between hidden tooth infections and blood sugar problems. Deep infections around tooth roots can create chronic inflammation that spreads through the body and may interfere with insulin function. Studies found that people who underwent root canal treatment...

18/05/2026

Oldest evidence of dentistry found in 59,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth

Archaeologists have found a hole in a 59,000-year-old tooth, which they say was drilled to treat a painful cavity. The find suggests Neanderthals could perform complex medical procedures.

11/05/2026

Attention Chatswood Family Dental Care - Dr Richard Mumford patients. We are having a lot of trouble with the very unreliable NBN for both phone calls and Internet. If it sounds like your calls are not being answered, we aren't ignoring you - its just that at our end its not getting through. Please just try again later or leave a message if you get that option.

10/05/2026

According to Sydney University, sleep quality and oral health (two things we can help you with) in middle age, can make a big difference to both your quality of life and your cognitive health as you age. https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2026/05/01/living-better-for-longer.html

16/04/2026

05/04/2026

Gum disease bacterium linked to breast cancer growth and spread

A common oral bacterium tied to gum disease may help spark and fuel breast cancer, according to new research. Scientists discovered it can travel through the bloodstream to breast tissue, where it causes DNA damage and speeds tumor growth and spread. It also appears to make cancer cells more aggress...

30/03/2026

A new clinical study suggests that successful root canal treatment may benefit more than just dental health. Patients treated for infected teeth showed improved blood sugar control, healthier cholesterol levels, and reduced inflammation over time. The infection can allow bacteria to enter the bloods...

12/03/2026

As time goes by experts are becoming more and more aware of the benefits of a good nights sleep

Restless nights affect us all. These seven science-backed tips will help you get a good night’s snooze even when you’re struggling to doze off.

11/01/2026

Hope for the future

Multipotent dental stem cells can give rise to various cell types and show potential for treating injuries, diabetes, and heart disease in early clinical trials.