NIDCR Awards $2 Million to Study E-Cigarettes and Oral Health
As e-cigarettes grow in popularity, their long-term effects remain unknown, even though the water vapor they emit also includes formaldehyde, lead, nitrosamines, and.
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Periodontitis Linked to Higher Kidney Disease Mortality
Patients with chronic kidney disease and periodontitis have a higher mortality rate than patients with chronic kidney disease alone, according to the University.
- February 19, 2016
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Oral Bacteria Linked to Stroke Risk
Researchers at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center in Osaka, Japan, have discovered a potential link between oral health and the risk of.
- February 18, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Gum Disease Rates Ranked State by State
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, according to the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry (IALD). While 50 million Americans have moderate to severe.
- February 5, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Parents Lack Pediatric Oral Health Awareness
When it comes to the sugar in natural fruit juice, only 54% of adults in the United States are aware that it can.
- February 5, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Most Children on Medicaid Lack Dental Services
As tooth decay grows among pediatric populations, access to dental care remains challenging. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports that.
- February 3, 2016
- 3 minutes read
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Yankee Dental Congress Launches in Boston
Nearly 27,000 dental professionals are expected to attend Yankee Dental Congress, with more than 300 continuing education (CE) courses and more than 450.
- January 25, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Doctors Play a Greater Role in Dental Care Down Under
Access to dental care in Australia is getting better. According to a 2012 study by Insight Economics, the number of practicing dentists per.
- January 20, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Pediatricians to Apply Fluoride Varnish in New Program
Pediatricians will play a larger role in oral health thanks to a project by Case Western Reserve University funded with a $4.6 million.
- December 31, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Pediatric Program Connects Literacy With Better Brushing
Many kids have a simple routine before they go to sleep, often brushing their teeth and getting a bedtime story. A team at.
- December 22, 2015
- 3 minutes read
