Self-Report Questions May Help Predict Periodontitis
Chicago, IL – October 28, 2013 – The use of self-report questions may help predict the prevalence of periodontitis in US adults, according.
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How Effective is Mouthwash?
Mouthwash may not work as well as many studies claim. A recent clinical study in the Journal of Clinical Dentistry analyzed this issue..
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Was George Washington Killed by his Dentures?
Was the throat infection that took George Washington’s life caused by colonies of bacteria that grew in his world famous dentures?
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New Book States Flossing Serves No Purpose
Utilizing dental floss may be a waste of time, according to a new book. Ellie Phillips, author of Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye, claims.
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Silver Nanoparticles can Kill Yeast
Silver nanoparticles kill yeast that produce oral infections, according to scientists. The infections are caused by Candida albicans and Candida glabrata. Older people,.
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Bacteria Utilizes Specific Methods to Combat Fluoride
Researchers have determined the tactics bacteria use to battle the impact of fluoride, which the bacteria come into contact with from toothpaste and.
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Mouthwash Could Prevent Tooth Decay
A new mouthwash may eradicate tooth decay. The mouthwash, which was created by a microbiologist from the UCLA School of Dentistry, targets Streptococcus.
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Possible Breakthrough in Tooth Decay Research
Information from a facility that works with electrons could lead to the eventual prevention of tooth decay. At Diamond Light Source in Oxfordshire.
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Zinc May be Hazardous to Dental Patients
A study done by Amar Patel, DDS, and his colleagues at the University of Maryland Dental school claim that zinc, which is an.
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Home Oral Care First Line in Battle Against Cavities, Gum Disease
Disease prevention should be the prime focus of individuals eager to enjoy a lifetime of good oral health, says Hamilton dental hygienist Sandy.
