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Around 50% of the adult population in the US is struggling with some form of periodontal disease.
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Researchers have come up with a new cavity system which will kill successfully all the bacteria from the cavity but will also help the tooth regenerate nicely.
One of the latest studies reveals that African-American women, who struggle with periodontal disease, might also face problems when they want to become pregnant.
The statistics regarding the link between sexually transmitted HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) and oral cancer are extremely worrying.
Quite a few dentists fail to state clearly and exactly what is the cost of a dental treatment, and this patients are left with empty pockets when leaving the dental office.
Whenever you are struggling with jaw pain for well over one month, you need to see a dentist to check out what the problem might be. There are also several truths and myths relating to chronic jaw pain.
A new study reveals that the medications used to slow down the bone loss process, might actually affect the dental implants.
New research in the medical field links hip and knee joint failures to bacteria that reside in the mouth.
Research has discovered a dental crisis occurring in many Native American tribes.
The American Heart Association managed to stir quite a controversy in the medical field, by releasing a statement according to which there is actually no evidence available that gum disease causes stroke or heart disease.
Oral cancer is currently on the number six position on the list of deadly cancers. It is creating ravages worldwide, and even so people still do not give the proper amount of importance to awareness and regular screenings.
Almost every day, there is a new innovation brought to light in the field of medicine. Whether a big breakout, or a small technological wonder, all these innovations help medicine progress and thus scientists are able to come up with more and more efficient medical aids that help us get rid of health complications.
A group of researches from the University of Bergen (Norway) has recently proved that eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia are directly linked to several oral health risks such as dental erosion, chronic toothache, and even tooth sensitivity. People struggling with such eating disorders do not have to put up only with the psychological and stress factors and frustrations caused by the disorders, but also with plenty of dental health risks that cost quite a lot of money to be treated.
An ongoing study by the researchers from the University of Sidney shows that women in their 40s represent that age group which fears the dentist the most. It is already the 5th year when the researchers are trying to figure out who’s afraid of the dentist the most, and here are some of the main findings.
Fluoride protection is increased by 400%, if you massage your teeth with a high fluoride content toothpaste after your meals. This way, you will avoid tooth cavities in the most efficient manner, suggests Anna Nordstrom PhD, dentist and researcher at the Sahlgrenska Academy of the University of Gotheburg in Sweden.
Researchers have found that a special protein that helps building bone is actually more effective than bone grafting in dental implants procedures. When a dental implant procedure is performed, there must be enough healthy bone existent in the jaw so that the titanium screws can fuse well with the bone.
According to spokesman on pediatric dentistry for the ADA (American Dental Association), Jonathan D. Shenkin, fluoride is an extremely important ingredient that promotes a healthy smile. It is important to brush the teeth at last twice a day using a fluoride toothpaste, visit the dentist every six months for a fluoride treatment and drink water that is fluoridated.
According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research at the National Institutes of Health, approximately 1/3 of the patients who undergo cancer treatments, will experience some oral health side effects we well. Quite often, it can happen that these complications interfere severely with the treatment itself, and of course, these side effects will have a direct impact upon the quality of life of the patient.
As a universal rule, parents always check the labels of beverages or snacks that their children consume. They want to make sure that substances such as dangerous chemicals, food dyes, sweeteners or preservatives do not end up in their little one’s system. However, what the greatest majority of parents fail to read is the label on their child’s toothpaste.
Researchers have recently brought to light the fact that patients with congenital heart disease who do not brush and floss their teeth regularly are increasing their risk of endocarditis. The findings have been presented in two studies led by Professor Philip Moons from Belgium who is also a guest professor at the Copenhagen University Hospital from Denmark.
The most effective method for replacing missing teeth, is represented by the dental implants. However, one drawback of these implants is the healing time. It actually takes even up to 6 months until the titanium screw bonds naturally with the bone in the jaw, so that the patient can chew food without any restrictions or without feeling discomfort and pain.
Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is generally treated with high seriousness, especially by patients going through torturing dental pain. However, this is the time to relax a little bit and forget about dental implants, drillings, detaching crowns or… extractions.
Tongue piercing has become quite a trend, which actually accounts for the second most widely used type of body piercing after ear piercing in the Westernized world. Given the fact that tongue piercing is a trend followed mostly by the youngsters, it is extremely important to highlight the possible complications that such a simple beauty piercing can cause.
Quite recently, researchers have found that these extremely difficult to treat mouth infections can actually be cured by using nanoparticles in the lab tests. The next step is to test whether or not mouthwash containing silver nanoparticles can be used as a preventative measure against these types of fungus infections. The research is run by Professor Mariana Henriques and her staff of professionals from the University of Minho.
Perhaps it will not even take that long until dentists from all over the world can put away their drills for good. A recent study published in the ACS Nano journal, shows that there is a new peptide available that if introduced in a soft gel or a thin film and placed right next to a cavity, this will make the cells within the tooth to regenerate in less than 30 days.
A study has been published in this month’s issue of the Australian Dental Journal, according to which a low dose of daily Aspirin intake can actually help reduce the size of the dental pockets of patients struggling with periodontal disease.
A study published quite recently in the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology reveals that a common oral bacterium poses a danger to the human organism, if it enters the bloodstream. Researchers from the Institute of Medical Microbiology of the University of Zurich were the ones to identify this bacterium as having the potential to cause serious diseases in the human system.
According to a new research run by scientists at the University of Kent, most of the orthodontic complications people from industrialized nations struggle with are due to the modern soft diet they are consuming. This diet is causing the jaw to grow shorter than normal, and much smaller in comparison with the size of the teeth.
Stem cell researchers from Japan have investigated the effect of hydrogen sulphide found in bad breath. This chemical gas is actually the one which generates the bad odor in stink bombs and even in bad breath or flatulence. The study has been published in the Journal of Breath Research.
Children can get extremely thrilled when they are allowed to consume as many fizzy drinks, chocolate bars and candies as they want. However, as a parent you should make sure to limit the consumption of these harmful foods and beverages, if you want to keep the teeth of your child as healthy as possible.
One of the most revolutionizing techniques in the dental industry for the past several years is represented by the dental implants. People struggling with missing teeth can achieve a beautiful, healthy and bright smile with the help of dental implants. Not only this, but the implants feel and behave exactly like your natural set of teeth.
Dental problems come without any notice. If you don’t have the right coverage, you will probably have to pay some hefty fees out of pocket. This is why it is extremely important to choose a dental insurance policy or dental plan that offers enough coverage for the whole family.
According to the Cochrane Oral Health Group, fluoride supplements fail to reduce tooth decay in primary teeth, permanent teeth cavity-reduction is dubious and health risks are little studied (1). Further, “When fluoride supplements were compared with topical fluorides or with other preventive measures, there was no differential effect on permanent or deciduous teeth,” write Cochrane researchers Ismail et al, reports the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. (NYSCOF).
The “plasma brush” is only step away from becoming a reality; lab tests have already been run but clinical human trials must be also done. The plasma brush is an innovation that has been brought to life by the engineers at the University of Missouri and the research collaborators at Nanova Inc.
When damage of the soft tissue surrounding the teeth occurs, the patient is most likely struggling with periodontal disease. Unfortunately gum disease is the number one reason for tooth loss in adults, and according to several medical statistics as much as 90% of those aged 35 and older are struggling with some sort of periodontal complications.
Sucrose, commonly known as table sugar is an ingredient which is used to enrich a high percentage of baby foods, snacks and prepackaged foods available on the shelves. If you as a parent can promote healthy eating, and eliminate sucrose from the everyday diet of your little one, you will also promote healthy nutrition.
According to a recent study, the orthodontic complications people in industrialized nations struggle with, is mainly due to the modern diet they follow. This particular study has been run by the University of Kent, and it also brings to light the fact that a soft diet is the one that causes the jaw to grow too short. Thus, the jaw and the teeth are in a quite disproportioned size and alignment, which brings about several of these orthodontic issues.
We hear on a daily basis, “I hate going to the dentist”. Many patients do not enjoy their visit to the dentist for various reasons. In order to overcome dental fear there are several steps you can take to ensure that your visit to the dentist is as comfortable as possible.
According to the Centers for Disease Control’s National Diabetes Fact Sheet for 2011, the total cost related to diabetes health care in the US is about $174 billion. This amount actually makes up for as much as 20% of the total health care expenditures in the United States.
The number of dentists is too low, and people cannot afford paying for proper dental care services. These facts contribute to having such poor oral health both at the personal level and at population level. Every citizen of the US, regardless of age should normally have access to proper dental care, but studies show the exact contrary. So what other choices do people have? They orientate towards more affordable solutions, such as dental tourism in Mexico.
Individuals, who cannot afford to pay for professional teeth whitening procedures at the dentist, actually use the home teeth whitening kits. These kits have become extremely popular, mainly because they provide the cheapest option. Many people ask themselves however, for how long do the effects of home teeth whitening last?
New figures released today suggest 11 to 15 year olds are seriously putting their oral health at risk by smoking and drinking.
Dentistry is an extremely important branch in the field of medicine, and more and more people start to acknowledge that. However, in the extremely well developed nations patients have to pay hefty fees even for simple dental interventions, not to speak of the utterly expensive services in the cosmetic dentistry field. This fact has as a direct result the constant and quite rapid expansion of the dental tourism industry.
A new 27 year research project suggests that mothers with poor oral health are likely to have children who also have poor oral health when they reach adulthood.
Nowadays, most of the people are simply awed by the fantastically shiny, bright and straight set of teeth that the celebrities have. Cosmetic dentistry has earned itself a nice place on the podium and it is becoming more and more popular even among people who live on an average income.
One of the most popular cosmetic dentistry procedures lately is the laser teeth whitening service. Teeth whitening procedures and services are getting cheaper by the day, and people don’t give any second thoughts to it. However, their major problem is which dental professional to choose.
Dental anxiety is an issue that researchers are quite preoccupied with in the latest period. In a study which has been published recently in “Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics” scientists have tried to come up with different alternatives to treat dental anxiety.
According to a recent report issued by the Pew Center on the “States Children Dental Campaign”, Massachusetts is ranking on the number one spot for the nation which offers the best affordable dental care to children. The state has received an A for the proper management of its public Medicaid program.
Quite recently, a dentist from St. Louis area has invented “the Dental Button” which helps relieving dental anxiety. The button is meant to allow the patients to stop the drill of the dentist whenever they feel uncomfortable or whenever pain occurs.
According to researchers from Boston the primary culprit in EEC (Early Childhood Carries) is the bacterium called Streptococcus mutans. However, they have also identified a new species of bacteria that might be the same harmful, called Scardovia wiggsiae.
Temple University recommends taking children off the baby bottle at the right time, in order to avoid the risk of childhood obesity and other health problems, such as dental health complications. The study has been funded by the Department of Agriculture’s Food Assistance and Nutrition Research Program.
If you are a dentist, you definitely need to have a very good understanding of advertising practices and marketing strategies. The two are very often used interchangeably, but they are not. In order for your practice to really benefit from advertising or marketing strategies, you need to implement these correctly.
Chronic sinusitis is a condition currently affecting approximately 13% of the Americans. According to studies led by the Ferguson group of otolaryngologists from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, the cause of sinusitis for patients for whom endoscopic surgery failed, was dental infection. The initial study involved looking at the situation of 5 patients for which surgery didn’t work.
Regenerative dentistry is about to be revolutionized, thanks to scientists such as Paul Sharp, PhD, who is the Dickinson Professor at Craniofacial Biology, and an advisor to Provia Laboratories, LLC –which provides dental stem cell banking, which means that parents can preserve and collect dental stem cells of their children, if needed later in life for dental interventions.
Have you ever wondered what were our ancestors eating? Well, eating was quite a difficult task for our human ancestors at times. According to professor and chairman of anthropology Peter Ungar from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, our human ancestors did spend a much greater amount of time on eating, mainly because they had to deal with raw food which was of quite low quality, and very hard to chew on.
According to a US anti fluoride campaigner who went to Dunedin not so long ago, the government should provide more funding towards the research in this field. The “case against fluoride” has been recently outlined at a meeting, which was held by Emeritus Prof Paul Connet. At the public meeting, there have been present approximately 60 participants.
According to a new study, the first known toothache has been experienced by a reptile around 275 million years ago. The senior reptile lived in the location today known as Oklahoma.
Sometimes, it is difficult to collaborate one thing with other because combined they can cause problems to your health. This is true and there is no denying here. One of the best examples is smoking dangers to your teeth. So, you can say that your teeth and smoking would be a disastrous combination. How?
A new and very interesting study relating to stem cells has been recently published in the journal called Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. A team of researchers from King’s College in London have found that cells that reside on the surface of blood vessels actually have the same function as the stem cells.
ECC, or Early Childhood Caries is an infectious disease that is one of the most common childhood diseases in the US. The severe type of this infection can easily cause very severe damage to the teeth, or cause the apparition of abscesses.
Japanese researchers have brought to light very good news for the dental health. After in vitro tests, it has been showed that the Streptococcus Salivaris bacterium inhibits the formation of plaque on the teeth.
According to a study presented in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the dissolvable tobacco products aimed to replace the regular cigarette, may pose a risk for the health.
Researchers believe that it is very important to present and understand the possible long term neurological effects that anesthesia has on the brain of children. Several studies that have been performed on animals show that in young children and neonates, anesthetic drugs can have a negative effect on the cognitive development of the child.
Recent researches in the dental health field point out that dental caries actually is contagious infection. The major enemies of the teeth are not only foods that contain sugar, but any other kind of food particles in the mouth that constantly feed the bacteria that cling to the teeth.
According to recent studies, the result of which has been published in the Journal of Periodontology, eucalyptol chewing gum helps greatly in treating bad breath. The study was conducted by Osaka University scientists, and they have measured the levels of bad breath on tested patients using halimeters and other measuring instruments.
A recent study in the field of medicine points out that conditions like gum disease and tooth loss might be directly linked to the incidence of breast cancer.
According to a recent study of oral health held by scientists at the Nippon Dental University of Japan, halitosis and the bacteria that cause it can be present just on any surface within the mouth.
According to the latest researches in the field of dentistry and mouth health, used musical instruments pose a major risk of infections for children.
The health of your gums could have a lot to do with the health of your heart, some experts say. A growing body of scientific evidence suggests a link between periodontal (gum) disease and a variety of universal health conditions, including heart disease.
The No. 1 provider of voluntary and guaranteed-renewable insurance in the United States, today announced its new voluntary dental insurance policy. Aflac Dental offers policyholders more choices with multiple levels of coverage to choose from and bigger benefits ranging from higher annual maximums to enhanced orthodontic coverage.
A new nationwide study by Verasoni Ah Ha!, of how dentists use Facebook to promote their practice reveals that dentists are at a loss on Facebook. Data from the study reveal that dentists do not yet understand how to leverage social media channels such as Facebook to engage patients; despite the patient’s and consumer’s growing engagement with this medium.
The new glass is made up of palladium and silver with small fractions of metalloids. The release also said that owing to its superior damage tolerance, the present palladium glass can be thought of as a superior alternative to conventional palladium dental alloys.
A study conducted in four American Indian communities in the Pacific Northwest presents an effective strategy to convince mothers to switch young children from drinking sweetened soda to water and shows that eliminating these sugary drinks from the diets of the youngest members of the tribe significantly decreased tooth decay.
Researchers in the UK have determined that there is another reason for people to continue flossing and brushing their teeth. It turns out that the same bacteria of the gums that causes dental plaque may get in the bloodstream and cause clots that will increase risk of heart disease and heart attack.
Dentists may soon not have to drill a cavity out of a tooth. A new peptide that is in a flexible film or a soft gel and the placed against the cavity actually encourages the cells that are in the tooth to regenerate after approximately a month.
A significant problem for children in the US is that they lack dental care. US children miss approximately 1,600,000 school days every year as a result of dental disease. A new study has revealed that in California, nearly 25% of all children have never seen a dentist and that disparities exists across type of insurance, ethnicity, and race, when it comes to the amount of time in between visits to the dentist.
Fortunately for everyone who hates fillings a new study that is titled Nanostructured Assemblies for Central Application, seems to suggest that normal fillings could become a thing of the past thanks to a new biomaterial that helps to regenerate the enamel on a person’s tooth.
A new study has determined that children who have their dental insurance through affordable public insurance such as Medicaid are less likely to visit the dentist regularly than children who are privately insured.
Jointly the United States and Japanese universities have come up with a new medical technique that can rapidly detect various types of cancers through the use a simple saliva test, researchers have said.
Your mouth’s damp and warm conditions are the perfect location for germs and bacteria to grow and linger which can lead severe gum disease, rather expensive dental fillings, and painful cavities. According to the Science Daily you may be brushing with fluoridated toothpaste right now, but a new type of toothpaste is being researched that contains ingredients that are even better at fighting germs.
From this sample of infants it was determined that about 28% of those children had an obese body mass index and were overweight is 5% greater than the national average, and also indicated that these children exceeded the recommended calorie range of 1,200 by 7% for children of their age.
Researchers have recently published a study that analyzes the effects that periodontal disease and tooth loss have on the decline of cognitive abilities. The outcome determined that there may be a link that will undoubtedly give patients and dentists a cause for increased effort associated with a person’s dental health.
Japanese researchers findings, published in the Journal of Dentistry, have recently suggested that 3 year old children who eat yogurt 4 times each week reduced their chances of the development of a cavity by as much as 22% as compared to children of the same age who had eaten yogurt less than once a week.
A recent study has determined that continued exposure to dental X rays may be responsible for an increase in the risk of developing cancer of the thyroid.
A new Danish study has determined that late night eating significantly increases your risk of tooth loss, regardless of the type of food that you’re eating.
A new invention in the research study of Alzheimer’s disease; a defective mutant strain of a bacterium that is responsible for gingival or periodontal disease can provide clue for the effective treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
If you are looking for federal dental insurance there are two facts that must be considered. The first fact is that most government sponsored dental insurance plans are only for those who are employed by the federal government. The second fact is that there are also government sponsored dental insurance plans that are purposely designed for the residents of the state and are available only to low income groups.
Many people may wonder if chewing gum is good or bad for their teeth. While it is true that chewing gum that contains sugar is bad for one’s teeth, there are numerous questions about the impact that the sugar free varieties have on oral health.
Sugar substitutes, like xylitol, have been found to offer you advantages in terms of tooth decay prevention as well as the prevention of gum disease.
New methods for giving patients anesthesia during dental treatments are under development that can do away with the painful injection methods of the past.
Since going overseas for dental treatment is not the same as going to your local dentist’s office where you are on a first name basis with everyone there, it can be overwhelming. In order to be successful in your pursuit of high quality, low cost overseas dental care, there are ten steps that you should know in order to save money, get adequate dental care, and have confidence in your decision.
Many people try to resist eating sugary treats and drinking soft drinks in an effort to reduce tooth decay. As such, many people often reach for a glass of juice as opposed to a soft drink. However, the question is: Is fruit juice really any better for your teeth than the sugary soda?
With more dentists offering dental implants, the costs are coming down. There are only a few places left in the US where a dental implant costs as much as a few thousand dollars each.
It has been determined that a powerful carcinogen, which is an environmental hydrocarbon, is the most powerful carcinogen that has ever tested in mice. The carcinogen can be found in tobacco smoke and can now be used in experimental animals for oral cancer research.
While rare, sometimes dental implants failure can occur is some instances. There are a number of different reason that dental implant rejection or failure can happen. By understanding the cited causes for dental implants failure, you can make a better decision as to whether or not dental implants are right for you and your needs.
Researchers at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) link tooth loss and periodontal disease to cognitive decline in one of the largest and longest prospective studies on the topic to date, released in this month’s issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
Statistics from a study conducted by the New Zealand Ministry of Health suggest that there are no advantages derived from fluoridation. These statistics actually match similar arguments set forth by the American Dental Association.
For years, dentists have always told their patients that if they took care of their teeth and their health, they could avoid problems like gum disease and oral cancer. As it turns out, it’s not so simple. Recent research has revealed that genetic factors play a bigger role than one may think.
Repeated exposure to dental x-ray radiation can prove bad for your health; at least that is what recent studies are suggesting. In a recent study in the journal, Acta Oncologica, researchers have revealed an elevated risk of developing thyroid cancer in patients that have had repeated dental x-rays.
Research has found that certain ethic groups and families demonstrate a propensity for developing periodontal disease and caries. Now dentists are wondering if they should question the oral health of a patient’s parents in addition to posing questions about whether or not the patient has excellent brushing practices and if the patient uses medication or drugs.
There have been studies that have revealed that there are some dangerous chemicals in toothpaste; these chemicals include an ingredient called triclosan. Recent studies have found that triclosan may upset the balance of one’s endocrine system and it can even generate bacteria that are so strong they prove resistant to antibiotics.
When whitening the teeth with hydrogen peroxide many people wonder how often one can whiten teeth. Is the repetitive use of hydrogen peroxide harmful? Studies are revealing that hydrogen peroxide may or may not be harmful to the teeth; it all depends on its concentration levels.
Researchers have uncovered the fact that many stroke survivors have not had dental examinations within the year’s time before the stroke occurred.
Free Health Care Clinic Planned In Cleveland. Free health clinic in L.A. looking for more volunteers. Free Health Expo for the Uninsured. Molina sponsors kids’ dental screenings. Root Canal Specialists Bring Dental Care to San Diego’s Underserved.
The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP) today applauded the historic dental health care provisions that were recently enacted as part of the health care reform legislation signed into law by President Obama. The provisions contained in the legislation represent an unprecedented investment in the oral health of all Americans, especially children.
Oral cancer detection methods are now expanding thanks to the creation of a nanobiochip. This new chip is capable of examining specimens collected from biopsies of oral cancer lesions. The chip can detect cancer cells with a very good success rate and it is as accurate as measures that are more invasive.
A link has been identified between individuals suffering from diabetes and oral inflammatory diseases; a recent study conducted in Canada suggests that there is an interaction between the two conditions.
Some Scotland researchers have found a new method for dealing with tooth decay in its early stages. This innovative technique can help to make the need for fillings unnecessary.
When a company offers dental perks to its employees or associates it minimizes the amount of sick time employees use because it helps to improve the oral health of the employees.
Women with gum disease are almost three times more likely to give birth prematurely than those with healthy gums, according to more than a decade of research. But scientists are still uncertain how significant a risk dental bacteria is to healthy pregnancies – or how to save foetuses from potentially deadly exposure.
The University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry and three healthcare partners are working together to determine the true cost-burden of oral cancer.
Surveys show that bib chains and clips are on the radar as potential sources of contamination. A bib chain can ‘grab’ onto hair or accumulate patient’s sweat, make‐up, hair products, neck acne, dermatitis, etc in the crevices and inaccessible areas of the holder.
Fish oil has anti-inflammatory actions that may help prevent periodontal gum disease and improve dental health, found recent study published in the journal Nutrition.
Researchers from the Department of Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, reports the first documented link between a mother, 35, with pregnancy-associated gum disease to the death of her fetus.
People who live with dental phobia or have a fear of the dentist’s drill could be in for a more comfortable future – new plasma technology for dental care.
Studies Show Regenerative Power of Dental Stem Cells and Tissues. Team found that they can reprogram dental stem cells into human embryonic-like cells called induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, which may be an unlimited source of cells for tissue regeneration.
Up to 30% of Australian adults suffer from the wide-spread gum disease, which causes gums to bleed and teeth to fall out. The condition has also been linked with heart disease, stroke, adverse pregnancy outcomes, dementia and cancer. Australia’s leading biopharmaceutical company, has today announced that a vaccine to treat severe gum disease is being developed.
Oral health refers to the health of your teeth and your mouth. Maintaining good oral health includes keeping your teeth free from cavities and keeping your gums free from disease.





