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Dental care declines in tough times
• Dental Health • Mar 04 09

When levels of unemployment climb, people tend to neglect their teeth, a study shows - even if insurance coverage is not an issue.

“We… Dental care declines in tough times   

 
 

Genetic discovery could lead to advances in dental treatment
• Dental Health • • Genetics • Feb 23 09

Researchers have identified the gene that ultimately controls the production of tooth enamel, a significant advance that could some day lead to the repair… Genetic discovery could lead to advances in dental treatment   

 
 

Treating Gum Disease Linked to Lower Medical Costs for Patients with Diabetes
• Dental Health • • Diabetes • Dec 24 08

A new report suggests that treating gum disease in patients who have diabetes with procedures such as cleanings and periodontal scaling is linked to… Treating Gum Disease Linked to Lower Medical Costs for Patients with Diabetes   

 
 

Dieting May Cut Risk for Gum Disease, Mostly In Males
• Dental Health • • Dieting • Dec 18 08

For men, especially older men, dieting may help reduce the risk of gum disease more than for women, according to a new study by… Dieting May Cut Risk for Gum Disease, Mostly In Males   

 
 

Gene Therapy Effective Treatment Against Gum Disease
• Dental Health • • Genetics • Dec 11 08

Scientists at the University of Michigan have shown that gene therapy can be used to successfully stop the development of periodontal disease, the leading… Gene Therapy Effective Treatment Against Gum Disease   

 
 

The Tooth Whisperers
• Dental Health • Nov 14 08

The phrase, “the eyes are the windows to the soul,” is attributed to several authors and philosophers. But the phrase, “your teeth are… The Tooth Whisperers   

 
 

Lack of Children Receiving Dental Care Is Public Health Problem
• Dental Health • • Public Health • Nov 12 08

A University of South Carolina study of children’s dental health has found that nearly one-fourth of the nation’s children have had no dental care… Lack of Children Receiving Dental Care Is Public Health Problem   

 
 

Economic Fears Can Affect Dental Care
• Dental Health • Sep 19 08

Regular checkups and cleaning can save money in the end by heading off problems early. Nevertheless, when times get tough and people start losing… Economic Fears Can Affect Dental Care   

 
 

A reason to smile: New immigrants respond best to oral hygiene campaign
• Dental Health • Aug 22 08

apping into the desire to have an attractive smile is the best motivator for improving oral hygiene, and new immigrants are the most receptive… A reason to smile: New immigrants respond best to oral hygiene campaign   

 
 

Seeing through tooth decay
• Dental Health • Aug 22 08

Dental caries afflict at least 90% of the world’s population at some time in their lives. Detecting the first signs of this disease, which… Seeing through tooth decay   

 
 

A virtual toothache helps student dentists
• Dental Health • Jul 21 08

Masha is a dental patient. Her oral health problems continue to change as she meets new Case Western Reserve University student dentists in Second… A virtual toothache helps student dentists   

 
 

Psychological and social issues associated with tooth loss
• Dental Health • Jul 16 08

Are feelings of depression overwhelming you? Is your self-esteem an issue? Having problems advancing in life or your career? Maybe you feel nervous or… Psychological and social issues associated with tooth loss   

 
 

Back to School Preparations Need Some Teeth
• Dental Health • Jul 14 08

As part of the ritual of going back to school, parents will no doubt buy their children new clothes and supplies, and take them… Back to School Preparations Need Some Teeth   

 
 

Survey: Most Effective Dental Braces Are Least Attractive
• Dental Health • Jul 09 08

When it comes to the attractiveness of orthodontic braces, less metal is better, according to a recent survey.

The study of the public’s attitude… Survey: Most Effective Dental Braces Are Least Attractive   

 
 

Prenatal vitamin D linked to kids’ dental health
• Children's Health • • Dental Health • Jul 07 08

By maintaining adequate vitamin D levels during pregnancy, mothers may be protecting their babies against early tooth decay in childhood, according a study reported… Prenatal vitamin D linked to kids’ dental health   

 
 

How effective are dental referrals by primary care physicians?
• Dental Health • Jul 06 08

Young children from low-income families experience high levels of tooth decay and face many barriers to getting dental treatment and preventive services. Because these… How effective are dental referrals by primary care physicians?   

 
 

Statins may reduce periodontal disease severity
• Dental Health • May 28 08

People taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be protecting their gums as well as their hearts, according to new research from Finland.

Patients with… Statins may reduce periodontal disease severity   

 
 

Treating Osteoporosis Calls for Physician, Dentist Collaboration
• Dental Health • • Gender: Female • • Public Health • May 15 08

Physicians and dentists should collaborate to improve early detection and treatment of patients who have or may develop osteoporosis, say researchers in the cover… Treating Osteoporosis Calls for Physician, Dentist Collaboration   

 
 

Mouth May Tell the Tale of Lung Damage Caused by Smoking
• Dental Health • • Respiratory Problems • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Apr 14 08

Cells lining the mouth reflect the molecular damage that smoking does to the lining of the lungs, researchers at The University of Texas M.… Mouth May Tell the Tale of Lung Damage Caused by Smoking   

 
 

Tooth loss may predict accelerated aging
• Dental Health • Apr 02 08

Having few or no natural teeth at the age of 70 may be an early indicator of accelerated aging, Danish researchers suggest.

“It… Tooth loss may predict accelerated aging   

 
 

Smoking Marijuana Associated With Increased Risk for Gum Disease
• Dental Health • • Tobacco & Marijuana • Feb 05 08

Regular use of marijuana (cannabis) in young adulthood is associated with periodontal (gum) disease, according to a study in the February 6 issue of… Smoking Marijuana Associated With Increased Risk for Gum Disease   

 
 

Diagnosis: Oral Candidiasis/Thrush
• Dental Health • Jan 24 08

The Candida species are ubiquitous fungi that colonize more than 50 percent of healthy individuals. These strictly opportunistic pathogens result in various disease manifestations… Diagnosis: Oral Candidiasis/Thrush   

 
 

Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety
• Dental Health • Aug 13 07

For some people, the fear of visiting a dentist outweighs the pain of a toothache. But putting off that visit almost invariably leads to… Ways to Reduce Dental Anxiety   

 
 

Stress may leave your mouth a mess
• Dental Health • • Neurology • • Psychiatry / Psychology • Aug 08 07

A literature review published in the August issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) saw a strong relationship between stress and periodontal diseases;… Stress may leave your mouth a mess   

 
 

Dentists Need More Training in Oral Cancer Detection
• Cancer • • Dental Health • May 30 07

More than 92 percent of Illinois dentists provide oral cancer examinations for their patients, but many are not performing the procedures thoroughly or at… Dentists Need More Training in Oral Cancer Detection   

 
 
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