Caring for older Americans' teeth and gums is essential, but Medicare generally doesn't cover that cost
C. Everett Koop, the avuncular doctor with a fluffy white beard who served as the U.S. surgeon general during the Reagan administration, was famous for his work as an innovative pediatric surgeon and the attention he paid ...
Apr 19, 2024
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As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the US
Regina Barrett, a 69-year-old retiree who lives in this small North Carolina city southeast of Charlotte, has not been happy with her tap water for a while.
Apr 17, 2024
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Doctors take on dental duties to reach low-income and uninsured patients
Pediatrician Patricia Braun and her team saw roughly 100 children at a community health clinic on a Monday. They gave flu shots and treatments for illnesses like ear infections. But Braun also did something most primary care ...
Apr 16, 2024
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The horrors of temporomandibular joint disorders: Chronic pain, metal jaws and futile treatments
A TMJ patient in Maine had six surgeries to replace part or all of the joints of her jaw. Another woman in California, desperate for relief, used a screwdriver to lengthen her jawbone daily, turning screws that protruded ...
Apr 11, 2024
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Treating gum disease after heart rhythm ablation reduces risk of AFib recurrence, study finds
Treating gum disease in the three months after a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (AFib) may lower oral inflammation and may reduce AFib recurrence, according to new research published ...
Apr 10, 2024
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Q&A: Is xylitol for your teeth a sweet trend or a true cavity blocker?
At first glance, a claim that a sweetener derived from the bark of birch trees can prevent cavity formation might seem far-fetched. It can't be true, some might reason. Sugar causes cavities.
Apr 8, 2024
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App designed for dental teams offers step-by-step guidance in an emergency
In a crisis, a checklist can bring clarity over confusion. First widely adopted by the U.S. military after the fatal crash of an early-model B17 "Flying Fortress" in the years before World War II, checklists have since become ...
Apr 4, 2024
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Bringing dental care to kids in schools is helping take care of teeth neglected in the pandemic
Tucked away inside the teachers lounge at a New Hampshire elementary school, Amber Warner was having her teeth checked out for the first time.
Apr 4, 2024
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Oral microbiome and cancer: A closer look into the intricate interplays of the mouth's hidden world
The human mouth is a bustling ecosystem teeming with microscopic life. While we often associate oral health with brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups, there's more to the story.
Apr 3, 2024
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Researchers recommend update of dental antibiotic guidelines to protect high-risk heart patients
Research led by the University of Sheffield found that dental patients at high risk of infective endocarditis, a life-threatening infection, should be given antibiotics before undergoing invasive dental treatment.
Apr 2, 2024
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Multiple biomaterials for immediate implant placement tissue repair: Current status and future perspectives
A study published in the journal MedComm – Biomaterials and Applications, led by Dr. Xiaojing Wang from the Department of Oral Implantology at The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, focuses on addressing tooth loss, ...
Mar 29, 2024
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Researchers determine oral bacteria accelerate pancreatic cancer development in mice
Prof. Gabriel Nussbaum and his team at the Institute of Biomedical and Oral Research, Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine, have recently published research in the journal Gut that uncovers a pivotal link ...
Mar 26, 2024
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Study suggests statins could help fight gum disease
Could taking statins benefit your mouth in addition to your arteries? A new study conducted in cell cultures has shown that cholesterol-lowering drugs help to dampen the inflammation associated with periodontal disease by ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Transforming root canal treatments: The rise of precision dentistry
Endodontic diseases present a significant challenge in dentistry due to their complex nature and the precision required in treatment. Traditionally, the success of these treatments has heavily relied on the dentist's skill ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Laboratory model enables researchers to explore the mouth's response to oral disease
Researchers have created a three-dimensional model of the oral mucosa that can be used in studies to test its response to a range of bacterial and other infections. They report their results in the Journal of Tissue Engineering.
Mar 20, 2024
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SARS-CoV-2 spike protein sensitizes nociceptors and evokes nociceptive behaviors
A study that investigated whether the spike protein of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can sensitize nociceptors and promote pain-like behaviors in mice was presented at the 102nd General Session ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Examining the mediation effect of oral health on inequalities in dementia
A study that examined the mediation effect of the number of teeth on the association between income and dementia was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting ...
Mar 19, 2024
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Polyphenol-mediated oxygenating hydrogel ameliorates periodontitis by targeting stem cell senescence
A study seeking to develop a novel therapeutic strategy for periodontitis that targeted stem cell senescence by modulating the microenvironmental cues was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held ...
Mar 19, 2024
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