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Xylitol reduces risk of cavities
The sugar substitute xylitol affects the bacterial composition of the oral cavity even in low doses. On the other hand, a relatively high intake is needed to counteract the production of acid between the teeth. view more (2007-02-16)
Tooth loss, dementia may be linked, JADA study suggests
Tooth loss may predict the development of dementia late in life, according to research published in the October issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA). view more (2007-10-11)
OJ Worse for Teeth than Whitening, Says Eastman Institute for Oral Health Researchers
With the increasing popularity of whitening one's teeth, researchers at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, part of the University of Rochester Medical Center, set out to learn if there are negative effects on the tooth from using whitening products. view more (2009-07-01)
Does the stress of being a parent lead to decay in children's teeth?
A team of scientists from The Ohio State University has examined the stress levels of parents whose young children either had no cavities or so many cavities that the children had receive anesthesia before undergoing dental treatment. view more (2009-04-06)
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)
Tooth loss strongly linked to risk of esophageal, head and neck, and lung cancer
Studying thousands of patients, Japanese researchers have found a strong link between tooth loss and increased risk of three cancers - esophageal, head and neck, and lung. They suggest that preservation of teeth may decrease risk of developing these diseases. view more (2008-05-14)
A new gene for familial cancer was found
A research group at the University of Helsinki, Finland, has found a gene defect that causes hereditary colorectal cancer and defects in dentition. The finding was published online on March 23 in the American Journal of Human Genetics. The groups led by professors Sinikka Pirinen and Irma Thesleff at the Institute of Dentistry and Institute of... view more... (2004-03-26)
Largest carnivorous dinosaur tooth in Spain described
Researchers from the Teruel-Dinópolis Joint Palaeontology Foundation have compared an Allosauroidea tooth found in deposits in Riodeva, Teruel, with other similar samples. view more (2009-06-22)
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)
Psychological and social issues associated with tooth loss
Are feelings of depression overwhelming you? Is your self-esteem an issue? Having problems advancing in life or your career? Maybe you feel nervous or self conscious in social settings? Do you avoid social settings all together? Check your smile; tooth loss could be the culprit and you're not alone. view more (2008-07-17)
Studies evaluating health effects of dental amalgam fillings in children confirm safety
For the first time at a major international meeting, scientists are reporting the results of the first-ever randomized clinical trials to evaluate the safety of placing amalgam fillings, which contain mercury, in the teeth of children. view more (2006-06-29)
Healing power of aloe vera proves beneficial for teeth and gums, too
The aloe vera plant has a long history of healing power. Its ability to heal burns and cuts and soothe pain has been documented as far back as the 10th century. view more (2009-07-20)
Bones from calves good for fastening tooth implants
On Friday, November 8, Mats Hallman, Department of Odontology, Jaw Surgery, Ume'å University in Sweden, will defend a thesis that presents favorable results from implanting bone powder from calves to anchor tooth implants in humans. Tooth implants have long been a well-tested method to create permanent teeth in toothless sections of the jaw.... view more... (2002-11-05)
`Link Rot` spoils Virtual Learning
Using the internet in classrooms and in virtual and distance learning programmes is being severely hampered by the decay of web links otherwise known as 'link rot'. Dr John Markwell (professor of biochemistry at the University of Nebraska) who has been tracking this problem with his colleague David Brooks, has calculated the hyperlink 'rotting... view more... (2002-04-04)
Dry Mouth Linked to Prescription and Over the Counter Drugs
Approximately ninety-one percent of dentists say patients complaining about dry mouth are taking multiple medications, according to a nationwide member survey conducted by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). view more (2009-07-10)
Dental device gets the measure of sensitive teeth
An innovative device that painlessly detects and measures tooth sensitivity is being commercially developed by a University of Leeds company. D-Sense Ltd, launched this week, backed by an initial £250,000 equity investment by the White Rose Technology Seedcorn Fund (WRTSF). The device is based on a diagnostic technique patented by Professor... view more... (2002-03-01)
'Best of both worlds' — Targeting a single gene could inhibit bone decay and stimulate bone growth
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine have found by targeting the function of a single gene that it is possible to inhibit bone decay while simultaneously stimulating bone formation. view more (2006-12-11)
Laser etching safe alternative for labeling grapefruit
Laser labeling of fruit and vegetables is a new, patented technology in which a low-energy carbon dioxide laser beam is used to label, or "etch" information on produce, thereby eliminating the need for common sticker-type labels. view more (2009-11-04)
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)
Diets bad for the teeth are also bad for the body
Dental disease may be a wake-up call that your diet is harming your body. view more (2009-07-10)
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