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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)

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)

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)

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)

Premature tooth loss can affect oral health for years to come
The prospect of exchanging a tooth for that coveted reward from the tooth fairy often has kids wiggling teeth with vigor, but what happens when a primary or permanent tooth is lost prematurely due to trauma?   view more (2008-05-23)

Most people brush their teeth wrongly
More than two out of three people who say they brush their teeth twice a day have substantial deposits of plaque in their mouths, probably because they are brushing incorrectly, a government survey reveals today (Thursday, 23 March). One of the experts who took part in the national study, Dr Jimmy... view more (2000-03-22)

Mother's vitamin D status during pregnancy will affect her baby's dental health
Low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification, leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay.   view more (2008-07-07)

Unlocking the secrets of tooth enamel could improve dental care products
Materials scientists in the UK are using their expertise to probe the chemical and mechanical properties of the enamel surface of the human tooth. The research is shedding new light on how tooth enamel responds to attack by acids and could lead to new dental care products that help teeth to replace... view more (2002-05-28)

Seeing through tooth decay
Dental caries afflict at least 90% of the world's population at some time in their lives. Detecting the first signs of this disease, which can be lethal in extreme cases, just got easier thanks to work by researchers in India discussed in the latest issue of the International Journal of Biomedical... view more (2008-08-25)

Root Beer May Be "Safest" Soft Drink for Teeth
Exposing teeth to soft drinks, even for a short period of time, causes dental erosion—and prolonged exposure can lead to significant enamel loss. Root beer products, however, are non-carbonated and do not contain the acids that harm teeth.   view more (2007-03-21)

Novelty seekers have a ‘sweet tooth’
It has long been known that more adventurous and novelty-seeking animals also possess a `sweet tooth`. It now seems that humans may show the same characteristic.   view more (2002-02-27)

Reconstructing mandibular defects with bioengineered tooth and bone
Current strategies for jaw reconstruction require multiple procedures, first to repair the bone defect to offer sufficient support, and then to place the tooth implant.   view more (2008-04-07)

Dental stem cells have been characterized for tooth tissue engineering
Today, during the 84th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, a team from The Forsyth Institute (Boston, MA, USA) will report that their research has demonstrated that mixed populations of cultured post-natal tooth bud cells can be used to generate bioengineered... view more (2006-06-29)

'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)

Protein-coated dental implants could improve bone regeneration
Titanium dental implants coated with proteins that induce bone formation may be a key advancement in treating tooth loss due to gum disease, researchers say.   view more (2006-07-18)

Simple push filling wins crown in battle against tooth decay
The Hall Technique, which uses preformed metal crowns pushed onto teeth with no dental injections or drilling, is favoured over traditional "drill and fill" methods by the majority of children who received it, reveals research published in the online open access journal BMC Oral Health.   view more (2007-12-20)

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... view more (2004-03-26)

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)

Topical oral syrup prevents early childhood caries
Dental researchers at the University of Washington have reported a significant reduction of tooth decay in toddlers who were treated with the topical syrup xylitol, a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener.   view more (2008-07-07)

Water fluoridation still a cost-effective preventive measure
Teams of investigators from the University of Melbourne and New South Wales Health today reported the results of a project investigating the impact of changing dental needs on the cost savings from community water fluoridation in Melbourne, Australia.   view more (2006-06-30)

A new study drives home the importance of tooth brushing and flossing
The list of excuses for not brushing or flossing is endless, but according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology, these are two tasks that should not be omitted from the daily hygiene routine.   view more (2006-08-02)

Warning for Teens: Teeth and Jewelry Don't Mix
TAU study finds that oral tissue piercings fracture teeth and increase dental complications in early adulthood   view more (2008-06-23)

Cranberries contain possible anti-caries/anti-plaque agents
Scientists have discovered that the humble cranberry harbors several anti-oxidants (flavonoids) that show the ability to counteract the damaging effects of the bacterium Streptococcus mutans, which causes dental caries (tooth decay).   view more (2006-06-29)

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... view more (2002-11-05)
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