Dentistry
Do you fear the dentist? How to make sure your child doesn't
(Medical Xpress)—One painful experience at the dentist in childhood can lead to a lifetime of dental anxiety and tooth decay.
Oct 24, 2013
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Health
More support needed for dental workers in frontline child protection role
A ground-breaking University of Otago study of dental therapists in New Zealand has highlighted the crucial role they play in child protection, but also the barriers they face when seeking to report suspected cases.
Sep 13, 2013
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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
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Medical research
Bacteria in gut might mitigate heart attack, researchers say
Diet, exercise and gut bacteria? Surprisingly enough, it turns out that all three - yes, even the bacteria in your gut - might influence how healthy your heart is.
Jun 25, 2013
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Dentistry
Primary care docs should play role in kids' dental health, experts say
(HealthDay)—When it comes to the care of your children's teeth, dentists aren't the only experts who can help.
May 21, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Woman's tea addiction led to loss of teeth, bone problems
(HealthDay)—Here's a cautionary tale about the value of moderation. A case study reported in the March 21 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine shows how habitually drinking an extreme form of highly concentrated ...
Mar 20, 2013
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Dentistry
Fluoride in drinking water cuts tooth decay in adults
(Medical Xpress)—An international study conducted by researchers at the University of Adelaide has resulted in the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water provides dental health benefits to adults.
Mar 5, 2013
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Dentistry
California dentists develop restorative crowns for kids
Two dentists-turned-entrepreneurs say they're part of the most revolutionary development in children's dental care "since fluoride."
Feb 11, 2013
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Dentistry
Sweet drinks need tooth decay warning
(Medical Xpress)—Researchers from the University of Adelaide say any health warnings about soft drinks should include the risk of tooth decay, following a new study that looks at the consumption of sweet drinks and fluoridated ...
Jan 30, 2013
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Dentistry
New drill-less technique may reduce kids' fear of the dentist
(Medical Xpress)—Children have been shown to significantly prefer a new way of treating tooth decay that doesn't involve needles or drills.
Jan 29, 2013
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