Drug Could Lower Risk for Oral Cancer
Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, could lower the risk of oral cancer. A new study in Cancer Prevention Research, which.
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Patients With Basic Dental Problems Continually Visit ER
There are about 130 million Americans that feel they have no choice. Without dental insurance, their only chance for dental treatment is to.
- April 2, 2012
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Brushing and Flossing May Have Added Benefits
Brushing and flossing may lead to other things besides good oral health. There’s research that suggests brushing and flossing can lead to a.
- March 29, 2012
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Obesity Could Result in Higher Risk of Tooth Loss
Overweight people have a higher probability of losing their teeth. But the possible tooth loss has nothing to do with carrying a few.
- March 29, 2012
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Periodontal Therapy Can Lower Costs of Treatment for Diabetics
Periodontal treatment may lower the number of hospitalizations and the cost of medical care for diabetics with periodontal disease. The information comes from.
- March 28, 2012
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Root Canal Awareness Week Returns
It’s the time of year to start thinking about root canals. Not because there’s an increased need for them but because it’s Root.
- March 27, 2012
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Dental Plaque Bacteria May Cause Blood Clots
Oral bacteria that enter the bloodstream may cause major blood clots, and possibly even lead to endocarditis. This research could lead to new.
- March 26, 2012
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Mothers’ Oral Health Impacts Children
A mother’s dental health influences whether or not her child has good oral health. The findings of a 2010 University of California, San.
- March 23, 2012
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Bottled Water May Not be Better Than Tap Water
Bottled water may not be safer than tap water. Some dentists are now claiming that children who regularly drink bottled water are seeing.
- March 22, 2012
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Controversy Involves Dentists Trying to Write Off Medicare Debts
Dentists in Australia are looking for Medicare debts to be written off. Nearly 50 dentists, however, have been ordered to pay money back.
- March 21, 2012
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