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Excessive soda can mimic illicit drug use effects on teeth

(HealthDay)—Manifestation of dental erosion caused by illicit drug use or excessive soda consumption needs to be distinguished from dental caries, according to case studies published in the March/April ...

Dentistry created May 13, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Literature review shows inflammation links obesity and gum disease

Blood on your toothbrush can be a warning sign of gum disease. And, if you are overweight, it can indicate other serious health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

Dentistry created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Using mouthrinse reduces plaque and gingivitis more than toothbrushing alone

New research published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), indicates that the use of a germ-killing mouthrinse in addition to reg ...

Dentistry created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

California dentists develop restorative crowns for kids

Two dentists-turned-entrepreneurs say they're part of the most revolutionary development in children's dental care "since fluoride."

Dentistry created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gingivitis bacteria manipulate your immune system so they can thrive in your gums

A new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows how the bacteria known for causing gum disease—Porphyromonas gingivalis—manipulates the body's immune system to disable normal processes that would ot ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Jan 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Flaw in Alzheimer's drug trial test

New research led by Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry suggests that the cognitive test used in Alzheimer's drug trials is flawed.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Dec 16, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Dental school, foster care agency partnership improves child health, aids student training

A partnership between a New York City dental school and a local foster care agency has provided consistent dental care to more than 650 children, and may serve as a model for other dental school program curriculums. The success ...

Pediatrics created Oct 21, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Poor oral health can mean missed school, lower grades

Poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage in school, according to a new Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC study.

Dentistry created Aug 13, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Too much bottled water might harm kids' teeth

(HealthDay) -- On grocery store shelves and kitchen counters alike, bottled water has become a staple of the American dietary landscape.

Dentistry created Aug 01, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 2

One in two Austrians suffers from periodontitis

Around one in two middle-aged Austrians suffers from periodontitis, a disease that can lead to irreversible damage of the periodontium and, as a result, increase the risk of secondary complications such as ...

Dentistry created Jun 08, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Tiny tots in the dentist's chair among changes in pediatric dentistry

(HealthDay) -- If you've been to the dentist with your children recently, you may have noticed that things have changed since you were a kid.

Dentistry created May 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Diabetic retinopathy research could reduce screening costs

Research carried out at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD), University of Exeter, has concluded that it would be a safe and cost-effective strategy to screen people with type 2 diabetes who have not yet ...

Diabetes created May 07, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study highlights risks from arm difference in blood pressure

In January a research team from the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry reported the first systematic review of findings related to the risk factors associated with a difference in blood pressure between arms.

Health created Mar 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

First study to show that bisphenol A exposure increases risk of future onset of heart disease

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a controversial chemical widely used in the plastics industry. A new study followed people over a 10-year time period and shows that healthy people with higher urine concentrations of BPA were more likely ...

Cardiology created Feb 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Caution advised when considering patient and colleague feedback on doctors

Official assessments of a doctor's professionalism should be considered carefully before being accepted due to the tendency for some doctors to receive lower scores than others, and the tendency of some groups of patient ...

Other created Oct 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dentistry

Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered necessary for complete overall health. Doctors who practice dentistry are known as dentists. The dentist's supporting team – which includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists – aids in providing oral health services.

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