When it comes to dental checkups, no one likes having their gums poked with the periodontal probe. Well, they may soon no longer have to, thanks to a gum-assessing toothbrush-shaped mini ultrasound ...

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Researchers have developed a noninvasive ultrasound method for gum disease screening designed to be more reliable and comfortable than manual periodontal probing, according to a press release from the ...

The toothbrush-shaped ultrasound transducer (left image) features a small head size (right image), allowing easy access to premolars and molars in the back of the mouth. When visiting the dentist, you ...

Learn about gingivitis and periodontal disease, including gum disease causes, symptoms and treatments to protect your oral ...