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Nearly 60 million Americans live in "dental deserts," while many more can't afford basic dental care even if it is available.
Mar 24, 2022
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Nearly 60 million Americans live in "dental deserts," while many more can't afford basic dental care even if it is available.
Mar 24, 2022
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A series of new studies by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry highlights how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease. The latest, published in mBio, finds that e-cigarette users have a unique ...
Feb 22, 2022
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It is becoming increasingly clear that the human microbiome—the collection of bacteria, viruses and fungi that live on and within us—significantly contributes to our health. Indeed, several recent studies have demonstrated ...
Feb 16, 2022
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(HealthDay)—Children with heart conditions are more likely to have poor oral health and teeth in fair or poor condition than those without heart conditions, according to research published in the Feb. 11 issue of the U.S. ...
Feb 11, 2022
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Healthy mouth, healthy baby? For years, scientists have been exploring the link between poor oral health and giving birth too early. Now, new research presented Thursday raises the possibility that something very simple and ...
Feb 6, 2022
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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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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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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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