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Filling without drilling

Researchers at the University of Leeds have discovered a pain-free way of tackling dental decay that reverses the damage of acid attack and re-builds teeth as new. The pioneering treatment promises to transform the approach to filling teeth forever.
Tooth decay begins when acid produced by bacteria in plaque dissolves the mineral in the teeth, causing [...]

Visit Oxford College during our Open House Days

Oxford College invites you to learn about the Dental Hygiene program. We are holding Info Sessions where visitors get to meet the faculty and students, tour our facilities (including our clinic, pre-clinic and radiography lab) and get their questions answered about how to join the program and become a dental hygienist.
Our next Info Sessions are::
Tuesday, [...]

Gum: A Stick A Day May Keep The Dental Hygienist Away

From the NPR show Morning Edition: You’ve seen the claims on sugarless gum wrappers. Packages of Orbit say the chewing gum helps strengthen the teeth. And a package of Trident gum containing xylitol says it helps prevent cavities. So are these claims solid?
“You know, it depends on how much of the active agent is in [...]