Dentistry
Dental insurance doesn't guarantee people will care for their teeth
(HealthDay)—Having dental insurance doesn't mean people will actually take care of their teeth, a new study indicates.
Jan 24, 2014
0
0
Page 27 - News tagged with dental health
Dentistry
Call for action on cutting sugar
A study by Newcastle University researchers into the effects of sugars on our oral health recommends cutting down on the sweet additive as part of a global initiative to reduce tooth decay.
Dec 11, 2013
0
0
Dentistry
Could poor dental health signal a faltering mind?
(HealthDay)—Tooth loss and bleeding gums might be a sign of declining thinking skills among the middle-aged, a new study contends.
Dec 10, 2013
0
0
Oncology & Cancer
Cancer survivors in rural areas forgo health care because of cost
Older cancer survivors living in rural areas were more likely to forgo medical and dental care because of financial concerns compared with older cancer survivors living in urban areas, according to a study published in Cancer ...
Oct 4, 2013
0
0
Dentistry
Chalky teeth: A silent epidemic damaging 1 in 6 children's teeth
Melbourne researchers call on parents, dentists and other health professionals to act to save children's teeth.
Aug 26, 2013
0
1
Oncology & Cancer
Poor oral health linked to cancer-causing oral HPV infection
Poor oral health, including gum disease and dental problems, was found to be associated with oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, which causes about 40 percent to 80 percent of oropharyngeal cancers, according to a ...
Aug 21, 2013
0
0
Dentistry
Bleaching: A matter for dentists only
Teeth whitening, better known under the term "bleaching", is very fashionable these days – but should only be done by dentists. Andreas Moritz, head of the Bernhard Gottlieb University Dental Clinic of the MedUni Vienna, ...
Jul 8, 2013
0
0
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
0
0
Dentistry
New research shows cheese may prevent cavities
Consuming dairy products is vital to maintaining good overall health, and it's especially important to bone health. But there has been little research about how dairy products affect oral health in particular. However, according ...
Jun 5, 2013
0
0
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
0
0
