My Hills Dentist logo

Dental Implant

New Antibacterial Dental Implants Could Reduce Failure Rate

When it comes to tooth replacement, dental implants are the final word. While there are certainly other options, only dental implants are fastened to the jaw bone, just like real teeth, allowing for you to keep your diet and oral healthcare routine the same. And best of all, they can last [...]

Shades of Greyhound: Use of Dogs in Dental Research Questioned

Dogs and other animals have long played roles in medical research, including the development and testing of dental treatments. The controversial practice has waned in recent decades, however, as new methods for research and training have emerged, and as society’s views on the use of dogs in laboratory testing have changed. But [...]

Sharks’ Jaws May Hold Key to Future Tooth-Loss Treatment

Australian waters are home to about 180 species of sharks, according to the Department of the Environment, and some of these larger predatory fish are viewed as threats to human life and recreation. But the findings of a recent study indicate sharks could help scientists develop new ways to treat tooth loss. Missing teeth are [...]

Don’t Disregard Dentures for Missing Teeth

When it comes to modern options for replacing missing teeth, dental implants receive a lion’s share of the attention. But traditional dentures, long the king of the jungle in this regard, should not be overlooked as an effective, comfortable and attractive treatment. State-of-the-Art Dentures? It’s True As the Australian Dental Association (ADA) [...]

Go to Top