Italian Woman Dies After Contracting Legionnaires’ Disease in Dental Office
An 82-year-old woman in Italy died after developing Legionnaires’ disease from the water at her dentist’s office. The disease, which is a pneumonia-like.
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Smoking May Eliminate Helpful Bacteria
Smokers may be more vulnerable to diseases, in addition to developing diseases from smoking. A new study explains that smoking forces the body.
- February 16, 2012
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NYU School of Medicine Unveils Tobacco Treatment Toolkit
A new tobacco treatment toolkit was created to curb smoking. The Manhattan Tobacco Cessation Program at the New York University School of Medicine.
- February 15, 2012
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Woman Has Jawbone Transplant
Belgian doctors performed a dental procedure that had never been done before. Thanks to the doctors’ work, they enabled an 83-year-old woman to.
- February 13, 2012
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Removing Some Types of Bacteria Key in Preventing Gum Disease
Eliminating certain bacteria is the key to preventing gum disease and tooth loss, according to a new study. The bacterial access key may.
- February 10, 2012
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Sports Drinks Continue to Ruin Oral Health
Next time you consume a sports drink think about the impact on your teeth. Sports drinks and energy drinks were originally created to.
- February 8, 2012
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Daily Drinking May Increase Oral Cancer Risk
Two glasses of wine or some types of beer on a daily basis can increase oral cancer risk, according to a recent study..
- February 7, 2012
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Report Proposes New Pay Scale for Dentists
Dental professionals should be paid differently and should be monitored more closely, according to a report by the Kellogg Foundation and the DentaQuest.
- February 3, 2012
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People With Bad Breath May Have Other Issues
Bad breath is a common dental problem that may be a cause for concern. With halitosis, as the problem is known as, a.
- February 3, 2012
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Dental Care for Pets Could Use Improvement
Many pet owners are unaware of some pain their pets may constantly be dealing with. The dental pain many pets experience stems from.
- February 2, 2012
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