Dental Health

Does fluoride really fight cavities by ‘the skin of the teeth?’

In a study that the authors describe as lending credence to the idiom, “by the skin of your teeth,” scientists are reporting that the…    

Tracing microbes between individuals towards personalized oral health care

The human body is home to a complex ecosystem of microbes increasingly recognized as having a critical role in both health and disease. Viruses…    

For Your Teeth, Thanksgiving Dinner Is a Real Food Fight

If you’re lucky, it will all be kisses and hugs around the Thanksgiving dinner table, with friends and family near and dear gathered about,…    

Expecting? Don’t Neglect Your Teeth

Even though most people are aware that good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child, misunderstandings about…    

Preventative Dental Care, Daily Toothbrushing Are Keys to Healthy Pet

When it comes to pet dental care, two Kansas State University veterinarians hope that owners remember an important message: Prevention is always better and…    

Omega-3’s linked to a lower risk of gum disease

People who consume a good amount of omega-3’s—the fatty acids predominantly found in oily fish—may have a lower risk of developing gum disease, suggests…    

Consuming polyunsaturated fatty acids may lower the incidence of gum disease

Periodontitis, a common inflammatory disease in which gum tissue separates from teeth, leads to accumulation of bacteria and potential bone and tooth loss. Although…    

Dental surgery may be linked to heart problems

For people who have dental surgery, the risk of heart attack and stroke may grow during the weeks following the procedure, British research suggests.…    

Taste genes predict tooth decay

Dental caries is a highly prevalent disease that is disproportionately distributed in the population. Caries occurrence and progression is known to be influenced by…    

Asthma and cavities both common in kids but not linked

There is no apparent link between asthma and tooth decay, according to a study published in the September 2010 issue of the Journal of…    

Successful periodontal therapy may reduce the risk of preterm birth, according to Penn dental study

A collaboration led by a periodontal researcher from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found a possible link between the success…    

New Chemical Surface Improves Compatibility of Dental Implants

Dental implants have offered a successful way to restore teeth for more than 20 years. New challenges for improving the process include shortening the…    

A smart use for wisdom teeth: Making stem cells

For most people, wisdom teeth are not much more than an annoyance that eventually needs to be removed. However, a new study appearing in…    

New Process Could Improve Dental Restoration Procedures

Oral surgeons may one day have an easier, less costly approach to one important aspect of dental restoration, thanks to a newly patented process…    

Tongue Piercing May Cause Gapped Teeth, According to UB Study

Mark this one down as a parental nightmare.

First, your child gets her tongue pierced. Then, as if you needed something else,…    

Researchers study relationship of oral cancers and periodontal disease

Today during the 88th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, in Barcelona, Spain, presenting author J. Meyle, Justus Liebig…    

1 in 4 Californian children have never seen a dentist, study finds

Lack of dental care continues to be a significant problem for American children, who miss about 1.6 million school days each year due to…    

Study shows a possible link between preschoolers’ cavities and excess body fat

Preschool children with tooth decay may be more likely to be overweight or obese than the general population and, regardless of weight, are more…    

What To Do if Your Teeth Are Knocked Out

Chicago Blackhawks star Duncan Keith’s dental misfortune on the ice is an occupational hazard for hockey players, but teeth also can be lost in…    

Regular teeth brushing linked to healthier hearts

People who don’t brush their teeth twice a day have an increased risk of heart disease, scientists said on Friday, adding scientific weight to…    

Don’t make these dental mistakes

The topic of dental health is not a popular one - many people give their teeth cursory attention and put off going to the…    

Dental Treatment Might Lower Glucose Levels In Type 2 Diabetes

Routine dental treatment can reduce blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes who have preexisting gum disease.

Researchers analyzed seven…    

Even Healthy Pregnant Women Need to Worry About Oral Bacteria

Healthy pregnant women can be at risk for pregnancy problems caused by oral bacteria. Researchers from Case Western Reserve University have begun to understand…    

Successful treatment of periodontal disease lowered preterm birth incidences

Previous studies have explored the effect of periodontal treatment, irrespective of efficacy of treatment, in reducing infant prematurity. In a study titled “Risk…    

Genetic cause discovered for rare bleeding disorder

For some Canadians, any cut such as from dental work or surgery can cause days or more of bleeding. Although they are not…