Sealant application on children and adolescents has increased from 19.6% to 32.2% from 1988 to 2002. Even with this increase, the sealant usage.

Elevated blood pressure due to obesity and other factors should be a concern of the dental professional regardless of the age of the.

Patients who suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can lower the pH in their throats to 2. When saliva reaches a pH of.

Two new studies in the June issue of the Journal of Periodontology suggest that periodontal diseases are a threat to women of all.

Not long ago, a current National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research scientist and his colleagues determined that people born with hereditary gingival.

Healthy people generally produce up to 2 pints of saliva a day, used for lubrication of the oral cavity, increased taste, and to.

Men with chronic gum disease may have an increased risk of tongue cancer, regardless of whether they smoke, according to an article summarized.

An in vitro study conducted in conjunction with the University of Connecticut Health Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery observed the cellular response of.

There are 5 categories for medications to note when dealing with a pregnant or lactating patient, ranging from “no risk to fetus” to.

A study published in the April 2007 issue of the Journal of Periodontology delivered more bad news for those who smoke and those.