Dentists Advised to Look for Meth Mouth
The toxic ingredients of methamphetamine can cause “meth mouth,” which is severe tooth decay marked by black, stained and rotting teeth that often.
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43% of Pregnant Women Skip Dental Checkups
When a woman is pregnant, the baby’s health and the ob-gyn always come first. But that often means other appointments are overlooked. In.
- November 9, 2015
- 3 minutes read
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Top Periodontal Researcher Takes ADA Gold Medal
With more than 400 publications that have been cited more than 12,000 times, Dr. Steven Offenbacher has had a profound influence on periodontal.
- November 5, 2015
- 3 minutes read
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Pro Soccer Players Show Poor Oral Health
Professional soccer players may have tremendous athletic talents. But their oral health tends to be poor, according to a coalition of researchers in.
- November 3, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Biomarkers Tallied for Peri-Implant Disease Potential
Dental implants can be effective in replacing failed or missing teeth, ensuring aesthetics and saving smiles. But poor oral hygiene, residual cement, smoking,.
- October 14, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Protein Blocks Bone Loss in Gum Disease
Bone loss is one of the most significant consequences of periodontitis. Yet researchers at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) School of Dental Medicine.
- October 1, 2015
- 3 minutes read
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Gum Disease
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Anyone can get it, though it affects women more than men, and.
- October 1, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Oral Microbes Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease
Nearly 44 million people worldwide have Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which impairs memory, induces disorientation, provokes mood and behavior changes, and even inhibits speaking,.
- September 24, 2015
- 2 minutes read
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More Evidence Connects Gum and Heart Disease
Periodontitis has been known as a risk factor for heart disease for some time. Now, researchers from Orebro University in Sweden have shown.
- September 14, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Survey Proves Your Patients Lie About Flossing (Gasp!)
Your patients are liars, and you know it. When you ask them if they floss, they typically say they do—though a few might.
- September 10, 2015
- 2 minutes read
