Dental stem cells extracted from baby teeth can help in the regeneration of dental tissues, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published

University of Pennsylvania researchers and colleagues have identified protein Del-1 that plays a key role in getting the body back to normal after inflammation.

Dental painkillers put teens and young adults at increased risk for opioid addiction in the following year, a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found.

Facial pain in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are commonly treated through oral appliances such as splints and bite guards. However, patients feel

Use of psychological techniques to communicate the risk of developing periodontal disease to patients improved their dental hygiene over a three month period.

Gum disease bacterium was found to travel throughout the body, exuding toxins linked to Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia, reported new findings.

Protruding teeth in kids are more prone to injuries and long-term consequences. Therefore, regular dental check-ups, especially for kids, are necessary to protect their dental health.

Most antibiotics prescribed by dentists to prevent infections prior to dental visits are unnecessary, reports a new study. A new study conducted by

Frequent exposure to dangerous microscopic, airborne particulates, and gases during dental procedures may increase dental professionals' risk of developing

Wearing dental braces can straighten your crooked teeth, but it may not always bring happiness and self-confidence, reports a new study. Research undertaken

Oral health has been separated from routine healthcare and health policy for too long, despite the fact that oral diseases constitutes a major global

Checkups with the dentist are showing a decline among immigrants, and racial and ethnic minorities in the US. Oral health is linked to healthy aging;

In a rare surgery, doctors have extracted an astounding 526 teeth from the mouth of a seven-year-old boy. The surgery was performed at Chennai's Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, doctors said.

Radiation from mobile phone towers was found to increase oral problems, said a doctor at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital. "The environment plays

Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing their teeth more regularly than most people, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iBritish Dental Journal/i.

New study sheds light on the science behind the periodontal ligament formation, which helps to keep the tooth stable in the jawbone. This improved understanding

Oral health is an important part of overall physical and psychological well-being. Poor oral health is linked to decreased quality of life, depression,

Type 2 diabetics who were in poor health were mostly continuing their insulin intake after age 75 compared to their counterparts in better health./br According

Poor oral hygiene can lead to potential health complications in older adults. Therefore, health care professionals need to promote good oral hygiene among older patients, according to a new study.

Individual's who have lost their teeth due to nontraumatic reasons may have a higher risk of developing heart disease. The causal association between

In most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches, announced The American Dental Association (ADA). This guidance, published in the November

New biodegradable rods can effectively treat periodontal disease. Researchers of the Institute of Pharmacy at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Dentist's drill may not be the best way to deal with tooth decay in children's teeth, according to a new study. And, there is no proof that conventional

The new 'tooth-on-a-chip' was found to enable more personalized dentistry, giving dentists the ability to identify dental filling materials that work

Preventing tooth decay now becomes easy using a bioactive peptide that coats the tooth surface, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published

Around half of the opioids prescribed by dentists in the United States exceed the three-day supply recommended by federal dental pain-management guidelines.

Gum disease, inflammation, and hardened arteries were found to be associated with stroke risk, revealed preliminary research to be presented at the American

In the cells forming tooth enamel, excessive fluoride exposure was found to alter calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression, stated

New study uses neutrons to try to develop better and less costly dental restorations. Teeth damaged by trauma or disease require treatment to look

Vaping alters the mouth's microbiome and makes e-cigarette users more prone to inflammation and infection, stated new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.

In identifying people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, dental teams were found to play an important role, suggested new research. The

Common ingredient in mouthwash could be damaging your teeth by turning your saliva more acidic, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iScientific Reports/i.

Automatized do this sternous process could make their work and placement of dental implants much easier. In order to plan a dental implant operation

Colombo, December 10, 2013. At the request of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), in collaboration with the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), organized a stakeholder meeting to discuss improvements that can be made to the management of municipal waste in the City of Colombo. The meeting was held at the […]

Fruits of new investments in CGIAR could include big boost in rice production for Asia, sustainable irrigation for millions of parched farms in Africa, and dramatic drop in forest destruction tied to agriculture. Washington, D.C. and Montpellier, France — CGIAR, the world’s largest agriculture research partnership, today announced its funding has doubled from $500 million […]

17th January 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka – His Excellency Mahinda Rajapaksa, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, has officially launched a new, hi-tech information system that promises to enhance water management in the South Asian country. Download the full media release

2nd February 2014 – Colombo, Sri Lanka Agriculture and wetlands should be managed in unison in order to conserve vital ecosystems and support the livelihoods of millions of people, according to a new report published to coincide with World Wetlands Day, today. Download the full media release Download the report

Tokyo, Japan (March 21, 2014): A research program that pinpointed how perverse subsidies were causing India to export virtual water has won the coveted ‘Water for Life’ UN-Water Best Practices Award. The IWMI-Tata Water Policy Research Program (ITP), a partnership between the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Colombo, Sri Lanka, and the Sir Ratan Tata […]

IWMI commits to a water-secure world as it has announced a new five-year strategy aimed at boosting the center’s research and its influence in tackling global water challenges.

Targets that promote efficient, nationally and locally appropriate water use will be key to achieving the SDGs.

Extensive costs of salt-damaged soils include $27 billion+ in lost crop value per year.

Study finds irrigation more common on city farms than rural farms, intensifying water demands in sprawling urban zones.

Experts meet in Patna to discuss new initiative that could “future‐proof” one million smallholders.

New study urges future dam projects to consider better disease control measures

For the first time, maps have been prepared by a consortium consisting of IWMI, the Disaster Management Centre of the Ministry of Disaster Management (MoDM) and the UN’s space based information service for disaster management and emergency response (UN-SPIDER).

Drechsel’s research has played an important role in developing options for safe wastewater use in countries where treatment capacities are low and informal wastewater irrigation is common.

A new initiative launched in Uttar Pradesh could revolutionize flood management while at the same time boost groundwater stocks for dry season irrigation.

(NEW DELHI. 17 December 2015) The severe drought in Bundelkhand is likely to become a more regular occurrence according to scientists at the International Water Management Institute (IWMI). Records show that the area, straddling the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh near Jhansi, experienced seven droughts in the last decade. This compares with a […]

Experts from across Asia gathered to discuss how the next generation of satellite based technologies could help improve disaster preparedness and response at a three-day meeting in Mount Lavinia.

A new agreement between the Ministry of Agriculture and IWMI will help develop initiatives to improve waste-derived compost using nutrient enrichment and pelletizing technologies.