Gum disease has been linked to an increased risk for preterm birth, and now new research suggests that chewing sugar-free gum with xylitol during pregnancy may lower this risk.
Feb 3, 2022
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(HealthDay)—Worried your kid isn't brushing their teeth properly? You might want to try the Oreo test.
Feb 1, 2022
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Researchers have assessed more than 900 youths' knowledge of the risks of oral sex and barriers to using protection through the use of MyVoice, a national text message–based poll.
Jan 26, 2022
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The behavioral and social sciences are central to understanding and addressing dental, oral, and craniofacial health, diseases, and conditions, and are relevant to every discipline in dentistry. The "Consensus Statement on ...
Jan 19, 2022
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Treating the fear of dental care in childhood is effective and predicts more regular dental examinations later in life, according to a study by the University of Oulu, Finland.
Jan 10, 2022
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Despite important advances in the understanding and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, many people in the U.S. still have chronic oral health problems and lack of access to care, according to a report by the National ...
Dec 21, 2021
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A University of Birmingham-led study shows an increased risk of patients developing illnesses including mental ill-health and heart conditions if they have a GP-inputted medical history of periodontal (gum) disease.
Dec 20, 2021
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Sexual frequency is declining in the United States, according to a study by Indiana University researchers.
Dec 7, 2021
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More and more states are legalizing marijuana, but little is known about how long-term cannabis use affects the microbes in the oral cavity, known as the oral microbiome. The oral microbiome plays a critical role in maintaining ...
Dec 6, 2021
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An experimental chewing gum could reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a recent study published in the journal Molecular Therapy. You might already have noticed headlines calling the ...
Nov 29, 2021
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