Dentistry
Annual dental cleaning may be enough for some: study
(HealthDay)—For many people, once-a-year dental cleaning may be enough to prevent gum disease that leads to tooth loss, according to a new study.
Jun 10, 2013
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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
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Dentistry
Periodontitis: The underestimated danger
According to information from the World Health Organisation (WHO), periodontitis is one of the most frequent and underestimated common diseases worldwide. Although the loss of every second tooth is attributable to it, this ...
Apr 17, 2013
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Dentistry
Literature review shows inflammation links obesity and gum disease
Blood on your toothbrush can be a warning sign of gum disease. And, if you are overweight, it can indicate other serious health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
Mar 12, 2013
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Genetics
Genes that control nervous system development play a role in gum disease
(Medical Xpress)—By simultaneously investigating millions of gene variants in more than 5,000 individuals, researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill reveal that genes that are responsible for nervous ...
Mar 5, 2013
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Dentistry
Being overweight linked to higher risk of gum disease
Impacting approximately one-third of the U.S. population, obesity is a significant health concern for Americans. It's a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer, and now, according ...
Feb 6, 2013
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Dentistry
Hope for millions of Germans suffering from periodontitis
Twelve million Germans suffer from periodontitis, an inflammation that can lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. Bleeding gums during brushing or when biting into an apple could be an indication of periodontitis, an ...
Feb 1, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
Gum disease found to worsen infection in animal model of AIDS
Texas Biomed scientists in San Antonio have found that moderate gum disease in an animal model exposed to an AIDS- like virus had more viral variants causing infection and greater inflammation. Both of these features have ...
Jan 31, 2013
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Dentistry
Quick detection of periodontitis pathogens
Bleeding gums during tooth brushing or when biting into an apple could be an indication of periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the tissues that surround and support the teeth. Bacterial plaque attacks the bone, meaning ...
Jan 3, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Gingivitis bacteria manipulate your immune system so they can thrive in your gums
A new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows how the bacteria known for causing gum disease—Porphyromonas gingivalis—manipulates the body's immune system to disable normal processes that would ...
Jan 3, 2013
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