Good news for those facing the nightly grind
A team of University of Florida students representing the United States took a second-place prize in an international technology competition for its development of a smart mouth guard that dentists can use to diagnose and treat teeth grinding. The team was led by Yong-Kyu “YK” Yoon, an associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and Fong Wong, an associate professor in UF’s Restorative Dental Sciences Department and Craniofacial Center. They garnered the recognition at the International Contest of Applications in Nano/Micro Technologies in Anchorage, Alaska. The group was one of 19 finalist teams from 12 countries. More than 15,000 students from countries including China, Germany, Japan, Switzerland and New Zealand vied throughout the year for a berth in the finals. ...