Can the 'good' bacteria in your mouth act as probiotic cavity fighters?
If UC Berkeley's Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again.
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Cannabis use disorder triples risk of oral cancer
A recent study by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has found that individuals with cannabis use disorder (CUD) are more than three times more likely to develop oral cancer within five ...
Jul 29, 2025
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Study shows tooth loss, not low-protein intake, drives memory decline in aging mice
Tooth loss doesn't just make eating harder, it may also make thinking more challenging. A new study from Hiroshima University shows that aging mice missing their molars experience measurable cognitive decline, even when their ...
Dec 29, 2025
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Root canal treatment may reduce heart disease and diabetes risk
Successful root canal treatment could reduce inflammation linked to heart disease and improve levels of blood sugar and cholesterol.
Nov 17, 2025
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Sip smarter: Apple juice effects on oral health are short-lived, but there are caveats
A new study led by the University of Portsmouth suggests our saliva is stronger than we thought. The research, published in PLOS One, is the first to examine how drinking apple juice affects saliva's lubricating properties ...
Sep 3, 2025
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Rapid tooth loss linked to higher risk of death in older people
In older adults, tooth loss may be linked to serious health risks. A team of Chinese researchers analyzed data from 8,073 older participants and found that people who lost their teeth more quickly had a higher risk of dying, ...
Crown jewel of dental restoration technology may be in sight with 3D printing
University of Texas at Dallas researchers have developed a technology that enables same-day, 3D-printed dental restorations made of zirconia, the gold-standard material for permanent dental work.
Oct 15, 2025
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Fluoride and kids' IQ: What a decades-long analysis shows
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Many municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water—a process called community water fluoridation—as a public health ...
Apr 13, 2026
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This bioengineered chewing gum wipes out cancer-linked mouth microbes while sparing healthy bacteria
Researchers led by Henry Daniell of the School of Dental Medicine have shown that extracts from bioengineered chewing gum reduce the levels of three microbes known to be associated with head and neck squamous cell cancer ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Garlic shows promise as a mouthwash alternative to standard chemical compounds, say scientists
Garlic extract demonstrates antimicrobial efficacy comparable to other widely used antiseptics and disinfectants, such as chlorhexidine, according to University of Sharjah medical scientists.
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