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Microbial Makeup of Oral Bacteria May Be Determined by Ethnicity

The oral bacteria that reside in the mouth of every individual are as unique to each person as a fingerprint and may be heavily determined by ethnicity. In a recent study, scientists identified 398 different species of microbes from bacteria samples of 100 participants that represented four different ethnicities including white, non-Hispanic black, Chinese, and […]

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Athletic Performance Affected by Poor Oral Health

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When an athlete is training for an event such as the Olympics, their oral health is never considered in their routine. However, a new study found that an athlete’s performance can be impacted by poor oral health. In the study led by Professor Ian Needleman of the University College London Eastman Dental Institute, he and

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High-Dose Statins Linked to Reduction of Gum Inflammation

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Heart patients and people with high cholesterol are commonly prescribed high-dose statins to help lower cholesterol and fight the inflammatory condition atherosclerosis which can cause heart attacks and strokes. However, a team of researchers has discovered that high-dose statins may also be effective against periodontal disease by reducing inflammation in the gums. The results of

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New Tooth Sensor Monitors Oral Activity

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The human mouth is almost always in use due to activities such as eating, drinking, talking and breathing. This constant use of the mouth makes it a valuable source of health information about the entire body which is why a team of researchers from National Taiwan University developed a sensor to monitor oral activities. The

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Dental Cavities May Lower the Risk of Head and Neck Cancer

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From an early age, we are told to practice good oral health care to avoid getting cavities. Cavities are a form of tooth decay that is caused by lactic acids that form in the mouth from fermented carbohydrates and strip teeth of their minerals. However, researchers from the University at Buffalo, NY claim that previous

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Allergic Reactions from Dental Care

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During a dental visit, your body may be exposed to several substances that are known to cause allergic reactions. An allergic reaction can be triggered when you inhale, swallow, inject, or make contact with an allergen that causes a response from your immune system. Most allergic reactions, such as hay fever, are relatively mild but

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Poor Periodontal Health during Pregnancy May Cause Complications

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It is important for women who are pregnant to maintain their overall periodontal health during pregnancy for the sake of themselves and their babies and new clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) also advise pregnant women to maintain their periodontal health. The AAP and EFP

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Mouth Bacteria May Trigger Colorectal Cancer

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There are trillions of different types of bacteria found in our gut, most of which help to maintain our immune systems and aid with digestion. However, an imbalance of the “good” and “bad” bacteria in the gut could trigger disease or increase the risk of colon cancer. According to two new studies, a type of

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Drinking Soda Causes Permanent Tooth Damage

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It turns out that when your mom used to tell you to quit drinking soda because it rots your teeth, she was right. Kim McFarland, D.D.S., the associate professor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln, has noticed an increase in the cases of tooth enamel erosion among patients which

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New Research Suggests Link between Poor Dental Health and Alzheimer’s

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According to a new study led by The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) School of Medicine and Dentistry, people who exhibit poor dental health or gum disease may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. This study, which was led by Professor St. John Crean and Dr. Sim Singhrao from UCLan, compared ten donated

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Study Aims to Improve Dental Sedation in Children

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Certain dental procedures may require a level of sedation to ensure that the patient is comfortable and free of pain but very little research has been done on the affects of different types of anesthesia on children. Priyanshi Ritwik, DDS, MS, the associate professor of pediatric dentistry at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, led

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New Technique Creates Stronger, More Accurate Dental Implants

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The process behind dental implants will soon change with the introduction of intraoral welding technology. This technology incorporates a titanium framework welded together in the mouth that can be immediately fitted with a prosthesis for improved placement of dental implants. The first successful procedure using this method in the U.K. was recently performed by Dr.

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Microbial Makeup of Oral Bacteria May Be Determined by Ethnicity

Athletic Performance Affected by Poor Oral Health

High-Dose Statins Linked to Reduction of Gum Inflammation

New Tooth Sensor Monitors Oral Activity

Dental Cavities May Lower the Risk of Head and Neck Cancer

Allergic Reactions from Dental Care

Poor Periodontal Health during Pregnancy May Cause Complications

Drinking Soda Causes Permanent Tooth Damage

New Research Suggests Link between Poor Dental Health and Alzheimer’s

Study Aims to Improve Dental Sedation in Children

New Technique Creates Stronger, More Accurate Dental Implants