Cytokines May Tie Obesity to Periodontal Disease
As physicians continue to wrestle with rising rates of both obesity and gum disease, many researchers are exploring the connections between these issues..
Industry News
Volunteer Registration Opens for Give Kids A Smile 2017
Henry Schein Inc. is looking for dentists and other oral health professionals to mark their calendars and donate their time and talent to.
- October 11, 2016
- 1 minute read
Todays Dental News
Jamaican Dental School Graduates Its First Class
Jamaica may be a tropical paradise when you’re on vacation. But it faces many challenges when it comes to oral care. About 150.
- October 10, 2016
- 5 minutes read
Industry News
Hawaii Leads Nation in Pediatric Tooth Decay
While pediatric tooth decay appears to be reaching epidemic proportions across the United States, the children of the Aloha State are suffering the.
- October 10, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Todays Dental News
Smoking Increases the Risk of Marginal Bone Loss
Smoking doesn’t just damage respiratory and cardiovascular health. It also impacts the oral cavity, leading to bad breath, tooth discoloration, and, eventually, bone.
- October 5, 2016
- 2 minutes read
Industry News
Cochrane Review Calls “Drill and Fill” Ineffective
The “drill and fill” approach to combating poor oral health in children no longer works, according to Research Fellow Dr. Shalika Hegde of.
- October 4, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Tax on Sweetened Beverages Could Reduce Tooth Decay
As the rates of obesity and tooth decay continue to climb worldwide, many governments at all levels are considering taxes on sugary products.
- October 4, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Oral Care Essential to Physical and Mental Functionality in Old Age
Older adults with significant tooth loss are less functional, both physically and cognitively, than peers who have lost fewer teeth, based on research.
- September 22, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
3M Donates 3,000 Sealant Kits to Give Kids a Smile
3M will donate 3,000 introductory sealant kits to the ADA Foundation to use during the 2017 Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) program. With.
- September 22, 2016
- 1 minute read
Industry News
Teens Avoid Sugary Beverages With Health Warning Labels
Teenagers are less likely to say they would buy sugar-sweetened beverages that include health warning labels, according to the University of Pennsylvania. This.
- September 13, 2016
- 2 minutes read
