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Rare case of dental patient-to-patient hepatitis B virus transmission recorded
Researchers have documented a case of hepatitis B virus (HBV) transmission between two patients at a dentist's office in the United States.   view more (2007-04-04)

Gummy bears that fight plaque
The tooth-protecting sugar substitute xylitol has been incorporated into gummy bears to produce a sweet snack that may prevent dental problems.   view more (2008-07-25)

Overweight kids have fewer cavities, new study shows
Contrary to conventional wisdom, overweight children have fewer cavities and healthier teeth compared to their normal weight peers, according to a study published in this month's issue of Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology.   view more (2008-04-02)

Marine Biology Mystery Solved: Function of "Unicorn" Whale's 8-foot Tooth Discovered
Today, Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) researcher Martin Nweeia, DMD, DDS, answers a marine science question that has eluded the scientific community for hundreds of years: why does the narwhal, or "unicorn," whale have an 8-foot-long tooth emerging from its head, and what is its function?   view more (2005-12-14)

Periodontal therapy helps patients with type 2 diabetes
Patients with Type 2 diabetes and periodontal disease who receive periodontal therapy see levels of oxidative stress, a condition in which antioxidant levels are lower than normal, reduced to the same levels as nondiabetic patients, according to a new study that appeared in the November issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP).   view more (2006-11-01)

Treating gum disease helps rheumatoid arthritis sufferers
People, who suffer from gum disease and also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis, reduced their arthritic pain, number of swollen joints and the degree of morning stiffness when they cured their dental problems.   view more (2009-05-29)

NHS dentistry in crisis as UK lags behind Europe and US
The shortage of NHS dentists in the UK is dramatically illustrated this week by an article published in International Journal of Health Geographics. The 'traffic light' maps show shockingly low numbers of NHS dentists across England and Wales, with only 26 of the 304 English primary care trusts and none of the Welsh local health boards comparing... view more... (2004-05-07)

Most patients don't need antibiotics before dental procedures
Taking a precautionary antibiotic before a trip to the dentist isn¡¦t necessary for most people, and in fact, might create more harm than good, according to updated recommendations from the American Heart Association.   view more (2007-04-20)

Turning Waste Material into Ethanol
Say the word "biofuels" and most people think of grain ethanol and biodiesel. But there's another, older technology called gasification that's getting a new look from researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory and Iowa State University. By combining gasification with high-tech nanoscale porous catalysts, they hope... view more... (2008-08-14)

'Meth mouth' can leave users toothless
Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive drug that can seriously damage oral health, destroying a person's smile and natural ability to chew, according to the American Dental Association (ADA).   view more (2006-09-22)

Peaches Need Mineral Supplements Too
Peaches and nectarines sprayed with a calcium, magnesium and titanium-containing formulation increases fruit firmness and lifespan, according to new research published in Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. Spanish researchers found that applying these natural compounds to peach and nectarine trees pre-harvest gives dramatic... view more... (2004-06-16)

Salivary melatonin may decrease periodontal disease severity according to new study findings
Salivary melatonin may play an important role in maintaining periodontal health, according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology.   view more (2006-09-13)

Bad teeth blamed on unhealthy adult lifestyle
People with bad teeth can no longer blame childhood habits. A new study has found that, contrary to common perceptions, an unhealthy adult lifestyle is responsible for poor oral health in later years. Researchers from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, studied data collected from over 300 people. They discovered that the relationship... view more... (2004-06-22)

Bitemark Evidence and Analysis Should Be Approached with Caution, According to UB Study
Against the backdrop of last week's Congressional hearing into the future of forensic science, researchers from the University at Buffalo's Laboratory for Forensic Odontology Research in the School of Dental Medicine, have published a landmark paper on the controversial topic of bitemark analysis.   view more (2009-09-17)

Studies evaluate health effects of dental amalgam in children
Scientists supported by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), part of the National Institutes of Health, report in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association the results of the first-ever randomized clinical trials to evaluate the safety of placing amalgam fillings, which contain mercury, in the teeth of... view more... (2006-04-19)

Filter That Makes Viruses Adhere
Siberian researchers have developed a biologically active sorbent of a new generation. The sorbent provides for the 100-percent efficient water purification from microorganisms and bacteriophages. Microbiological researches were performed with partial support of the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) grant.   view more (2005-03-25)

Over half of people with rheumatoid arthritis have periodontitis
Over half (56%) of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also have periodontitis (a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and surrounding ligaments and bones that hold the teeth in place), displaying fewer teeth than healthy matched controls, high prevalence of oral sites presenting dental plaque and advanced attachment loss (the extent of... view more... (2009-06-12)

Lule'å first in pilot study of new mobile services in Sweden
The Center for Distance-Bridging Technology at Lule'å University of Technology is the first in the country to jump on board the government's billion-crown commitment to restore Sweden's reputation as a leading IT nation. This involves setting up testing activities for new mobile services. Lule'å already has 3,100 test pilots fully... view more... (2003-03-24)

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Lesion Identified at the Dentist
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of viruses that includes more than 100 different strains or types and is the most common sexually transmitted virus.   view more (2009-02-19)

Liking sweets makes sense for kids
As any parent knows, children love sweet-tasting foods. Now, new research from the University of Washington and the Monell Center indicates that this heightened liking for sweetness has a biological basis and is related to children's high growth rate.   view more (2009-03-19)
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