Dental Health

Gum, patches help reluctant quitters smoke less
Feb 02 11

When smokers don’t want to quit, nicotine gum or patches can help them smoke less, says a new study from Hong Kong.

And any… Gum, patches help reluctant quitters smoke less   

 

Early Oral Health Care Is Important to a Child’s Development
Jan 28 11

Good oral health is a key component of good overall health in children, which is why an early visit to the dentist is very… Early Oral Health Care Is Important to a Child’s Development   

 

Fighting the fight for healthy teeth
Jan 24 11

It is known that teeth can protect themselves, to some extent, from attack by bacteria but that inflammation within a tooth can be damaging… Fighting the fight for healthy teeth   

 

Preventing tooth decay in the youngest American Indians
Jan 24 11

A study conducted in four American Indian communities in the Pacific Northwest presents an effective strategy to convince mothers to switch young children from… Preventing tooth decay in the youngest American Indians   

 

Does fluoride really fight cavities by ‘the skin of the teeth?’
Dec 15 10

In a study that the authors describe as lending credence to the idiom, “by the skin of your teeth,” scientists are reporting that the… Does fluoride really fight cavities by ‘the skin of the teeth?’   

 

Tracing microbes between individuals towards personalized oral health care
Dec 13 10

The human body is home to a complex ecosystem of microbes increasingly recognized as having a critical role in both health and disease. Viruses… Tracing microbes between individuals towards personalized oral health care   

 

For Your Teeth, Thanksgiving Dinner Is a Real Food Fight
Nov 23 10

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,… For Your Teeth, Thanksgiving Dinner Is a Real Food Fight   

 

Expecting? Don’t Neglect Your Teeth
Nov 23 10

Even though most people are aware that good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child, misunderstandings about… Expecting? Don’t Neglect Your Teeth   

 

Preventative Dental Care, Daily Toothbrushing Are Keys to Healthy Pet
Nov 17 10

When it comes to pet dental care, two Kansas State University veterinarians hope that owners remember an important message: Prevention is always better and… Preventative Dental Care, Daily Toothbrushing Are Keys to Healthy Pet   

 

Omega-3’s linked to a lower risk of gum disease
Nov 11 10

People who consume a good amount of omega-3’s - the fatty acids predominantly found in oily fish - may have a lower risk of… Omega-3’s linked to a lower risk of gum disease   

 

Consuming polyunsaturated fatty acids may lower the incidence of gum disease
Oct 26 10

Periodontitis, a common inflammatory disease in which gum tissue separates from teeth, leads to accumulation of bacteria and potential bone and tooth loss. Although… Consuming polyunsaturated fatty acids may lower the incidence of gum disease   

 

Dental surgery may be linked to heart problems
Oct 19 10

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

Dental surgery may be linked to heart problems   
 

Taste genes predict tooth decay
Sep 22 10

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

 

Asthma and cavities both common in kids but not linked
Sep 16 10

There is no apparent link between asthma and tooth decay, according to a study published in the September 2010 issue of the Journal of… Asthma and cavities both common in kids but not linked   

 

Successful periodontal therapy may reduce the risk of preterm birth, according to Penn dental study
Sep 15 10

A collaboration led by a periodontal researcher from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found a possible link between the success… Successful periodontal therapy may reduce the risk of preterm birth, according to Penn dental study   

 

New Chemical Surface Improves Compatibility of Dental Implants
Sep 14 10

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

 

A smart use for wisdom teeth: Making stem cells
Sep 11 10

For most people, wisdom teeth are not much more than an annoyance that eventually needs to be removed. However, a new study appearing in… A smart use for wisdom teeth: Making stem cells   

 

New Process Could Improve Dental Restoration Procedures
Aug 10 10

Oral surgeons may one day have an easier, less costly approach to one important aspect of dental restoration, thanks to a newly patented process… New Process Could Improve Dental Restoration Procedures   

 

Tongue Piercing May Cause Gapped Teeth, According to UB Study
Aug 02 10


Mark this one down as a parental nightmare.

First, your child gets her tongue pierced. Then, as if you needed something else, she starts… Tongue Piercing May Cause Gapped Teeth, According to UB Study   

 

Researchers study relationship of oral cancers and periodontal disease
Jul 14 10

Today during the 88th General Session & Exhibition of the International Association for Dental Research, in Barcelona, Spain, presenting author J. Meyle, Justus Liebig… Researchers study relationship of oral cancers and periodontal disease   

 

1 in 4 Californian children have never seen a dentist, study finds
Jul 07 10

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

 

Study shows a possible link between preschoolers’ cavities and excess body fat
Jun 22 10

Preschool children with tooth decay may be more likely to be overweight or obese than the general population and, regardless of weight, are more… Study shows a possible link between preschoolers’ cavities and excess body fat   

 

What To Do if Your Teeth Are Knocked Out
May 28 10

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… What To Do if Your Teeth Are Knocked Out   

 

Regular teeth brushing linked to healthier hearts
May 28 10

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… Regular teeth brushing linked to healthier hearts   

 

Don’t make these dental mistakes
May 18 10

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

 
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