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Severe periodontal disease is more frequent among socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals
Socioeconomic disadvantage at the individual and neighborhood level is associated with severe periodontitis among African-Americans and Whites. view more (2006-01-12)
Treating gum disease may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
The Journal of Dental Research has just published the results of a study showing that treatment of gum disease may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. view more (2006-01-05)
Antibiotics do not prevent recurrent myocardial infarcts in subjects with periodontitis
Periodontitis, an infection of the gingiva and tooth-supporting tissues, may influence the effectiveness of antibiotics used for the prevention of recurrent cardiovascular events. view more (2006-01-05)
Tooth Loss and Heart Disease Linked, Even Among Nonsmokers
There is a strong, progressive association between tooth loss and heart disease, researchers report in a study published in the latest issue of American Journal of Preventive Medicine. view more (2005-12-21)
Avoid the hookah and save your teeth
Smoking a hookah also known as a water pipe is becoming an increasingly trendy menu item in Mediterranean restaurants, cafes and bars. view more (2005-11-08)
NYU dental researchers find link between C-section delivery and higher risk of cavities in newborns
A new study by NYU dental researchers suggests that women with dental caries (cavities) who deliver Caesarean-section babies should pay special attention to their newborns' oral health. view more (2005-08-24)
Postmenopause and periodontal disease
Postmenopausal women may significantly reduce tooth loss by controlling their periodontal disease, according to a study in the Journal of Periodontology. view more (2005-07-25)
Bad Teeth May Signal Risk for Heart Attack
Elderly persons with active root caries, a type of tooth decay, have an increased risk of having irregular heart beats. This study is published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. view more (2005-05-19)
Clever cells could banish gum disease, stretch marks and baldness
A simple treatment involving skin cell injections may be used to treat a number of common complaints including stretch marks, gum disease and baldness, reports Chemistry & Industry magazine. view more (2005-04-26)
Bones go veggie: Tofu-based implants to help grow bones
A new Tofu-based biomaterial that can help mend broken bones and damaged tissues is being developed thanks to an investment of £149,000 from NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts), the organization that champions UK creativity and innovation. view more (2004-11-30)
New Discovery in Preventing Diabetic Complications
A new study sheds light on the response to infection in people with type 2 diabetes. These individuals develop diabetes associated with obesity. Findings from this study revealed that controlling a specific protein produced by the body, known as a cytokine, reduces the expression of other molecules and helps control inflammation. This is... view more... (2004-08-23)
Heart disease associated with oral health - studies of women and serological factors
A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows, for the first time, an association between coronary heart disease and oral health in women. Recent results have also shown that serological factors, might provide insight into the reported epidemiological association between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease... view more... (2004-02-20)
Experts bristle at toothbrush misuse
People who brush their teeth for longer and harder than is necessary may not be making them any cleaner, and could be causing permanent damage, according to new research. A study using electric toothbrushes by the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, found that when researchers increased the length of people's brushing regime and the pressure... view more... (2003-06-17)
Free radical scavenging is defective in periodontal (tooth loosening) disease
The capacity to mop up harmful oxygen free radicals seems to be reduced in people with periodontal disease, finds research in Molecular Pathology. Periodontal disease affects between 10 and 15% of people worldwide. A leading cause of tooth loss, it develops as a result of bacterial infection from a build-up of the sticky, colourless bacterial... view more... (2002-11-22)
Low Childhood Socioeconomic Status Closely Linked To Poor Adult Health (pp 1619, 1640)
Authors of a New Zealand population study in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlight how adult health is directly related to socio-economic status in childhood-poorer children are more likely to be affected by adverse health outcomes later in life. Research into social inequalities in health has tended to focus on low socioeconomic status in... view more... (2002-11-20)
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