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Dental Sleep Researchers Concerned that Weight Gain is Associated with Sleep Apnea
According to lead author Mark Brown, MD, Department of Psychiatry at the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson, people suffering from more severe Obstructive Sleep apnea (OSA) may be more likely to gain more weight than those with less severe OSA over time.
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British Dental Patients Exposed to HIV Risk
Thousands of British dental patients have been told they could be at risk of infections such as HIV or hepatitis because of a dentist’s poor hygiene measures.
Fix Overbite with Porcelain Veneers?
What to do when your overbite makes troubles while eating and creates a big discomfort when you try to smile in public? Which solutions are considered extreme, and which of them need a lot of time? There are some more and some less efficient ones, and you are going to find them out.
Obesity Associated With Periodontal Disease
Investigators from the Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Puerto Rico asked “Is there a prospective association between obesity and periodontal disease?”
Australian Dental Scheme Targets the Poor
A DENTAL scheme, funded by increased taxes and costing up to $5 billion annually, would be set up to allow every Australian for the first time to access affordable preventive and restorative treatment, including the provision of dentures.
Dental Office Offers Free Online Oral Cancer Risk Detection
“About 34,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer each year. While easy to discover, this type of cancer has an exceptionally high death rate because it is routinely discovered late in its development,” said Dr. Charles Barotz. “We feel by offering this free service to the Denver community we can help those at risk and possibly prevent serious problems. Oral cancer is one of the most curable diseases when caught early.”
Mouthwash May Increase Risk Of Oral Cancer
Mouthwashes containing alcohol can cause oral cancer and should be removed from supermarket shelves, a dental health study claims. Scientists say there is now “sufficient evidence” that such mouthwashes contribute to an increased risk of the disease.
Gum Disease And Increased Cancer Risk
Researchers have found a link between gum disease and a significantly increased risk of cancer, in both smokers and non-smokers.
