Dentistry
Tooth cavities linked to lower risk of head, neck cancer in study
(HealthDay)—People with more cavities in their teeth may have a reduced risk for some head and neck cancers, a new study suggests.
Sep 13, 2013
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Periodontal Disease
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Bacteria responsible for gum disease facilitates rheumatoid arthritis
Does gum disease indicate future joint problems? Although researchers and clinicians have long known about an association between two prevalent chronic inflammatory diseases - periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis ...
Sep 12, 2013
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Dentistry
Expectant mothers' periodontal health vital to health of her baby
When a woman becomes pregnant, she knows it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure both the health of herself and the health of her baby. New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Periodontology ...
Aug 28, 2013
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Medical research
Bacterium that causes gum disease packs a 1-2 punch to the jaw
The newly discovered bacterium that causes gum disease delivers a one-two punch by also triggering normally protective proteins in the mouth to actually destroy more bone, a University of Michigan study found.
Jun 11, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Investigating a link between oral health and kidney function
(Medical Xpress)—Medical research has already documented a link between cardiovascular disease and periodontal disease, or serious gum infection. Now researchers say preliminary studies suggest a connection between gum ...
Jun 5, 2013
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Medical research
New discovery permits rapid diagnosis and treatment of sepsis
Despite numerous advances in treating infections and disease, effective treatments for sepsis remain elusive. A new discovery published in the June 2013 issue of The FASEB Journal not only could help health care providers ...
May 30, 2013
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Cardiology
Tooth loss associated with cardiovascular risk factors in patients with chronic heart disease
Poor dental health, especially tooth loss, is associated with several established cardiovascular risk factors, including diabetes, smoking, blood pressure, obesity and other novel risk factors, according to research being ...
Mar 7, 2013
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Genetics
Genes that control nervous system development play a role in gum disease
(Medical Xpress)—By simultaneously investigating millions of gene variants in more than 5,000 individuals, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reveal that genes that are responsible for nervous ...
Mar 5, 2013
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Dentistry
Postmenopausal women who smoked are more likely to lose teeth due to periodontal disease
Postmenopausal women who have smoked are at much higher risk of losing their teeth than women who never smoked, according to a new study published and featured on the cover of the Journal of the American Dental Association ...
Mar 1, 2013
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Dentistry
Hope for millions of Germans suffering from periodontitis
Twelve million Germans suffer from periodontitis, an inflammation that can lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. Bleeding gums during brushing or when biting into an apple could be an indication of periodontitis, an ...
Feb 1, 2013
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