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Multi-quantifying maxillofacial traits via a demographic parity-based AI model
A study published in BME Frontiers has unveiled a novel artificial intelligence (AI) model capable of multi-quantifying maxillofacial traits with remarkable precision and demographic parity. The research was conducted by ...
Nov 15, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Chewing xylitol gum linked to decrease in preterm birth
Could the incidence of preterm births be lowered by chewing gum? New research suggests yes. Results from a study in Malawi showed that chewing gum containing xylitol, a naturally occurring alcohol sugar, was associated with ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Gum disease and diabetes: A strong link
Periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes are locked in a grim partnership aimed at undermining your health, experts warn.
Nov 14, 2024
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Oral diseases cost the world $710 billion annually, study says
Caries, periodontitis and tooth loss cost billions of dollars worldwide every year. This is the result of a recent study at Heidelberg University Hospital and the Medical Faculty Heidelberg of Heidelberg University. Treatment ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Unclear routines risk the oral health of older adults in nursing homes
Health care workers at nursing homes face a major challenge when helping older adults to maintain their oral hygiene. This has been shown in a study conducted at the University of Gothenburg, which concludes that unclear ...
Nov 14, 2024
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What would happen if fluoride were removed from the water supply?
Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed that if President-elect Donald Trump appointed him to a health leadership position, the first thing he would work on would be removing fluoride from water.
Nov 12, 2024
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Eliminating fluoride in water would create health problems beyond oral health, experts say
In the wake of Donald Trump's presidential election win, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the former presidential candidate and Trump ally, said the new Trump administration will make removing fluoride from public water in the U.S. ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Hormones in flux: The unseen force affecting oral health
If you've suddenly noticed that your gums feel tender or they bleed a little when you brush your teeth, a shift in hormones might be to blame—especially if you're a woman. As women go through life, a hormonal ebb and flow ...
Nov 11, 2024
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Dentists are pulling 'healthy' and treatable teeth to profit from implants, experts warn
Becky Carroll was missing a few teeth, and others were stained or crooked. Ashamed, she smiled with lips pressed closed. Her dentist offered to fix most of her teeth with root canals and crowns, Carroll said, but she was ...
Nov 6, 2024
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Interactive mouthpiece opens new opportunities for health data, assistive technology, hands-free interactions
When you think about hands-free devices, you might picture Alexa and other voice-activated in-home assistants, Bluetooth earpieces, or asking Siri to make a phone call in your car. You might not imagine using your mouth to ...
Oct 28, 2024
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Text message reminders can help improve oral health in teenagers
Text message reminders can help to improve tooth-brushing habits in teenagers, particularly those from low-income families, a new study has shown.
Oct 21, 2024
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Are dental practices out of control in the United States?
A series of recently published opinions and letters in JAMA Internal Medicine present varying perspectives on the current state of US dental care all emphasize the need for evidence-based practices and changes in economic ...
Artificial mouth mimics human tongue movements to understand the oral processing of soft foods
Researchers at INRAE have developed an artificial mouth to reproduce and better understand the processing of soft foods. The device is based on anatomical data collected at the Fujita Health University and features a silicone ...
Oct 15, 2024
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Exploring dental health sensing using a sonic toothbrush
Dental hygiene is an important component to the overall health of a person. Early detection of dental disease is crucial in preventing adverse outcomes. While X-rays are currently the most accurate gold standard for dental ...
Oct 8, 2024
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Smokers have a higher level of harmful oral bacteria, study finds
A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that 8 million people die annually from smoking related complications. Despite efforts by governments and various organizations to create awareness about the ...
Oct 7, 2024
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Water fluoridation found to be less effective now than in past
The dental health benefits of adding fluoride to drinking water may be smaller now than before fluoride toothpaste was widely available, an updated Cochrane review has found.
Oct 3, 2024
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Immunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise
Targeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodontal disease (PD), a common but serious disease of the gums, according to new research from the University of Pittsburgh.
Sep 30, 2024
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Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in drinking water, food and beverages, toothpaste, mouth rinses and dental treatments such as fluoride varnish.
Sep 30, 2024
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Bacteria involved in gum disease linked to increased risk of head and neck cancer
More than a dozen bacterial species among the hundreds that live in people's mouths have been linked to a collective 50% increased chance of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a new study shows. Some ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Yes, you do need to clean your tongue. Here's how and why
Has your doctor asked you to stick out your tongue and say "aaah"? While the GP assesses your throat, they're also checking out your tongue, which can reveal a lot about your health.
Sep 19, 2024
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Reviews shows tooth decay still plagues California kids nearly a decade after Medi-Cal promised change
Eight years after an independent state watchdog agency harshly criticized the state for failing to provide dental care to low-income children, California has failed to remedy the problem or fully implement the commission's ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Research reveals that intensive treatment for diabetes can reduces gum disease inflammation
While the link between diabetes and periodontal disease is known, the impact of diabetes treatment on periodontal health is less well understood. Research published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism demonstrates that periodontal ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Engineers' invention improves dental safety
UIC Distinguished Professor Alexander Yarin and a team of researchers at UIC invented a product that helped the dental industry and made it safer.
Sep 16, 2024
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Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Hot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause maladies. But you might want to pay attention to your teeth and gums, too.
Sep 16, 2024
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Government urged to expand sugar tax, ban energy drinks to tackle children's tooth decay crisis
Banning the sale of energy drinks to under 16s, expanding sugar taxes and rolling out a toothbrushing program are among a series of proposals in a new report urging the government to tackle England's oral health crisis in ...
Sep 16, 2024
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