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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
