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Kidney Disease Linked to Oral Health
They say your mouth is the window to your overall health, and with a mountain of evidence linking your oral health to other health conditions, it’s hard not to agree. Oral health has been linked to several chronic health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, dementia, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and now kidney disease. While the direct […]
Saliva Test Could Detect Cancer
Your saliva is truly incredible! Not only does it protect your oral health, but according to a recent article from Medical News Today, it can now be used to help identify and track the progress of certain cancers. A team of researchers at the School of Dentistry at the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA), led […]
Seltzer Water and Oral Health
With all the negative press that soda has been getting, many people are trying to cut their consumption and have found a healthy alternative in seltzer water. With all the flavor and fizz as a Coke, but without all the sugar and calories, it must be a great swap, right? An Atlanta-based writer, Olga Khazan, […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
Happy February! In addition to celebrating your loved ones this month for Valentine’s day, I’d also like to share another important occasion. This month marks the 75th anniversary of National Children’s Dental Health Month. Started in Cleveland, Ohio as a one-day event in 1941, the initiative has grown to a nationally recognized American Dental Association […]
Discovery May Eliminate Needles at the Dentist
One of the most commonly cited reasons for avoiding the dentist is fear of associated pain, especially from needles. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from anxiety because of this, I have great news for you! New research out of the University of São Paulo has shown that anesthesia at the […]
The Future of Restorative Dentistry
***UPDATED: December 21, 2016*** Scientists working with dental stem cells at Tufts University have recently had an incredible breakthrough. Researchers at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) have shown that using collagen-based biomaterial to deliver stem cells inside damaged teeth can regenerate tissues that are similar to dental pulp. The team examined the use […]
Surprising Risk Factor for Dental Cavities
There are many risk factors for developing dental caries, or cavities. Everyone who has teeth is actually at risk for developing tooth decay, but some circumstances can make an individual more susceptible. Common factors include the regular consumption of acidic or sugary foods and beverages that stick to your teeth, frequent snacking or sipping, inadequate […]
Dental Implant Development Reduces Failure Risk
Dental implants are one of the most successful, effective methods of tooth replacement. And while success rates have been reported as high as 98%, dental implant failure is still an issue that some have to face. In most cases, it’s the body’s inflammatory response that causes rejection of the implant, but researchers in Canada claim […]
Sugar Tax Success in Mexico
***UPDATED: March 23, 2017*** Researchers have discovered that consumption of sugar-sweetened drinks has dropped an average of 7.6% in the first 2 years of Mexico’s tax. The beverage industry initially claimed that the effect of the tax declined after the first year, however this new study found otherwise. According to a recent Medscape article, consumption […]
Improve Your Smile With Teeth Whitening
Did you know that your smile is the first thing that someone notices when they meet you? Don’t worry if you’re not completely happy with this important attribute though, because improving your smile can be as simple as a quick trip to your dentist. Teeth whitening is one of the most effective and economical ways […]
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