Dental Health

Drug may guard against periodontitis, and related chronic diseases
Nov 08 13


A drug currently used to treat intestinal worms could protect people from periodontitis, an advanced gum disease, which untreated can erode the structures—including bone—that… Drug may guard against periodontitis, and related chronic diseases   

 

Pitt treats gum disease by bringing needed immune cells to inflamed tissue
Nov 01 13


The red, swollen and painful gums and bone destruction of periodontal disease could be effectively treated by beckoning the right kind of immune system… Pitt treats gum disease by bringing needed immune cells to inflamed tissue   

 

Brushing your teeth could prevent heart disease
Nov 01 13


Taking care of your gums by brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits could help hold heart disease at bay. Researchers at Columbia University’s Mailman… Brushing your teeth could prevent heart disease   

 

Fluoride fights tooth decay by making bacteria less sticky
May 03 13

German scientists say fluoride reduces the ability of decay-causing bacteria to stick to teeth so it is easier to wash away when brushing or… Fluoride fights tooth decay by making bacteria less sticky   

 

About 1,200 dental patients in Oklahoma screened for HIV
Apr 05 13

About 1,200 patients have been screened for exposure to HIV and hepatitis in Oklahoma after authorities found a Tulsa dentist using improper sterilization procedures… About 1,200 dental patients in Oklahoma screened for HIV   

 

Health screenings continue for dental patients
Apr 01 13

Former patients of Dr. Scott Harrington are still being urged to get tested for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV this morning.

Around 420… Health screenings continue for dental patients   

 

HIV, hepatitis tests urged for 7,000 Oklahoma dental patients
Mar 31 13

A Tulsa, Oklahoma, health center on Saturday began drawing blood samples from patients who may have been exposed to viruses at an oral surgery… HIV, hepatitis tests urged for 7,000 Oklahoma dental patients   

 

Fluoride in drinking water cuts tooth decay in adults
Mar 12 13

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Adelaide, Australia, has produced the… Fluoride in drinking water cuts tooth decay in adults   

 

Eating healthy helps keep teeth healthy
Mar 03 13

Most people don’t know the plaque on teeth contain bacteria that can cause cavities, U.S. dentists say.

The American Dental Association said the bacteria… Eating healthy helps keep teeth healthy   

 

Being overweight linked to higher risk of gum disease
Feb 06 13

Impacting approximately one-third of the U.S. population, obesity is a significant health concern for Americans. It’s a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes,… Being overweight linked to higher risk of gum disease   

 

Nature-inspired advance for treating sensitive teeth
Jan 03 13

Taking inspiration from Mother Nature, scientists are reporting an advance toward preventing the tooth sensitivity that affects millions of people around the world. Their… Nature-inspired advance for treating sensitive teeth   

 

Tooth found in kid’s ear after 3 years
Dec 15 12

According to a new “case study” described in Thursday’s British Medical Journal, the tooth fairy is alleged to have ventured from her typically benevolent… Tooth found in kid’s ear after 3 years   

 

New review associates vitamin D with lower rates of tooth decay
Nov 27 12

A new review of existing studies points toward a potential role for vitamin D in helping to prevent dental caries, or tooth decay.

The… New review associates vitamin D with lower rates of tooth decay   

 

Gum disease linked to psoriasis: study
Oct 04 12

People with chronic gum disease seem to be slightly more likely to develop the skin condition psoriasis, according to a new study.

Taiwanese researchers… Gum disease linked to psoriasis: study   

 

Ancient tooth may provide evidence of early human dentistry
Sep 20 12

Researchers may have uncovered new evidence of ancient dentistry in the form of a 6,500-year-old human jaw bone with a tooth showing traces of… Ancient tooth may provide evidence of early human dentistry   

 

Tooth fillings made with BPA tied to behavior issues
Jul 16 12

Kids who get dental fillings made using BPA are more likely to have behavior and emotional problems a few years later, according to a… Tooth fillings made with BPA tied to behavior issues   

 

Severe Gum Disease, Impotence May Be Linked
May 21 12

Men with severe gum disease, known as periodontitis, are at greater risk for impotence, according to a new study that finds young men and… Severe Gum Disease, Impotence May Be Linked   

 

Most people brush their teeth in the wrong way
May 15 12

Almost all Swedes brush their teeth, yet only one in ten does it in a way that effectively prevents tooth decay. Now researchers at… Most people brush their teeth in the wrong way   

 

Drinking energy and sports drinks like “bathing” teeth in acid
May 04 12

Energy drinks and sports drinks might provide a quick boost for consumers, but at the cost of their teeth. A new study finds people… Drinking energy and sports drinks like “bathing” teeth in acid   

 

Missing Teeth Can Lead to Obesity
May 01 12

There has always been a link between missing teeth and poor nutrition. After all, chewing is the first step in the digestive process. It… Missing Teeth Can Lead to Obesity   

 

Gut Organisms Could Be Clue in Controlling Obesity Risk
Apr 24 12

The international obesity epidemic is widespread, nondiscriminatory, and deadly. But do we really understand all of the factors underlying this alarming trend? The concept… Gut Organisms Could Be Clue in Controlling Obesity Risk   

 

Infected Gums Not Likely Cause of Vascular Disease
Apr 19 12

Healthy gums aren’t proven to prevent atherosclerotic vascular disease, nor will treating periodontal disease clearly reduce risk of heart attack or stroke, according to… Infected Gums Not Likely Cause of Vascular Disease   

 

Dental therapists worldwide offer safe effective care to children
Apr 11 12

A new report on dental therapists says the midlevel practitioners offer safe and competent care worldwide, primarily to children in locations with rare access… Dental therapists worldwide offer safe effective care to children   

 

Poor dental hygiene puts congenital heart disease patients at risk of further heart damage
Mar 16 12

Poor dental hygiene behaviours in patients with congenital heart disease are increasing their risk of endocarditis. Teens with congenital heart disease floss, brush and… Poor dental hygiene puts congenital heart disease patients at risk of further heart damage   

 

Keep smiling: Collagen matrix promotes gum healing around exposed roots
Mar 05 12

Receding gums often result in tooth sensitivity and can lead to decay of the root and persistent inflammation of the gum. New research published… Keep smiling: Collagen matrix promotes gum healing around exposed roots   

 
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