A new paper from an interdisciplinary team at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center describes how the bacteria Porphyromonas gingivalis interferes with chemotherapy-induced mitophagy, allowing oral cancer tumors to become resistant ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Children are very stressed by anesthetics injected into the mouth before tooth extraction, in connection with orthodontic treatment. In a study by the University of Gothenburg, a technique was tested to monitor stress levels ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Researchers have for the first time created an integrated single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNAseq) atlas of the human periodontium, the specialized tissues in the mouth that connect teeth to the underlying bone. This atlas will ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Periodontitis, an inflammation of the structures supporting the teeth, significantly increases the risk of stroke in people under 50 years of age who do not have any known predisposing causes. A study in the Journal of Dental ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Kidneys play a critical role in overall health by removing waste products from the blood. When they fail to sufficiently filter out foreign elements, several serious, life-threatening, medical conditions can result. A new ...
Jun 12, 2024
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A study published in the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences compared 270 dental X-rays, from people who were told to hold their tongues against the roof of their mouths throughout the procedure. Radiographers managed to ...
Jun 10, 2024
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How much would you be willing to pay for a perfect movie star smile? For some, trying to achieve dazzlingly white, uniformly straight teeth without a Hollywood budget comes at a cost to their health as well as their wallet.
Jun 7, 2024
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The hidden challenges faced by people with tooth loss and dentures have been identified by new research from the University of Sheffield.
Jun 6, 2024
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UK Trading Standards has recently found that up to 90% of home-use teeth-whitening kits shipped through the mail might be unsafe.
Jun 5, 2024
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The oral microbiome is the community of bacteria that live in the mouth. It helps us digest our food and keep our mouth healthy. Changes to the composition of the oral microbiome have been linked to periodontal diseases and ...
Jun 4, 2024
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