Genes may connect mouth diseases and cancer

The same genes that affect diseases in our mouths may be linked to other diseases, including certain types of cancer.

U. Pittsburgh • futurity
Jan. 20, 2023 ~5 min

Device adds feelings to lips in virtual reality

A new way for people to receive tactile feedback in virtual reality uses the lips, mouth, and tongue. "It makes the experience much more immersive."

Byron Spice-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
May 2, 2022 ~6 min


Lots of carbs may mess up oral health for postmenopausal women

New research indicate higher intake of carbs and sugary foods (think breads, baked goods, soda, etc.) affect oral health for postmenopausal women

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
April 18, 2022 ~5 min

Retainer test is first step toward restoring mouth function

New tests with a modified retainer are a first step toward restoring lost oral function with electrical stimulation.

Amy Halbert-Texas A&M • futurity
July 1, 2021 ~6 min

Smartphone images identify acne and mouth bacteria

Researchers have figured out a way to use images from a smartphone to identify potentially harmful bacteria on the skin and in the mouth.

James Urton-U. Washington • futurity
June 14, 2021 ~7 min

More vitamin C may ease bleeding gums

What causes bleeding gums? It can be more than a sign of gingivitis, researchers report. Bleeding gums may also mean you need more vitamin C in your diet.

Jake Ellison-U. Washington • futurity
Feb. 2, 2021 ~7 min

How spit gets its ‘army’ of proteins

A new paper maps out how saliva gets its many proteins. It's a baseline for further investigations into spit as diagnostic fluid.

Charlotte Hsu-Buffalo • futurity
Nov. 20, 2020 ~6 min

Could better ‘oral posture’ spare kids braces?

If lifestyle, not genetics, is shrinking human jaws, perhaps the answer isn't orthodontics, but better "oral posture." Here's what that involves.

Stanford • futurity
Aug. 6, 2020 ~10 min


It’s time to learn how to smile in your mask

Cultural differences may explain why some people resist masks more than others. Here's how smiley North Americans can learn to adapt.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
July 1, 2020 ~7 min

Don’t forget dental health during the pandemic

The pandemic may put regular trips to the dentist on hold, but there are ways to protect your family's dental health.

Katherine Unger Baillie-Penn • futurity
May 21, 2020 ~8 min

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