Got Fluoridated Milk? It Fights Cavities, Too
Municipalities have been fluoridating water for 70 years, cost-effectively preventing tooth decay. Yet more can be done, prompting the University of Copenhagen to.
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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
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Sugar-Free Gum Could Save the UK Millions
Pediatric tooth decay is a growing crisis in the United Kingdom (UK), affecting 34% of 12-year-olds surveyed in a 2013 study. Yet if.
- February 12, 2016
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Volunteers Give Kids a Smile This Weekend
Dental schools, societies, and associations all will be reaching out to their communities this weekend at Give Kids a Smile (GKAS) programs across.
- February 5, 2016
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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
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Aid Helps Stroke Victims Communicate in the Dental Chair
Stroke victims face significant physical challenges. For example, loss of dexterity can make it difficult for them to effectively clean their teeth. They.
- February 5, 2016
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Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Caries in Kids
Tooth decay is reaching epidemic proportions in many pediatric populations. Common factors behind its spread include household education, poor oral hygiene habits, and.
- January 29, 2016
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Practice Dentistry at the Top of the World
Dentists who want adventure while doing good deeds should consider volunteering 2 weeks of their time with Around Good People, which conducts dental.
- January 21, 2016
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One in Five Consumers Rarely or Never See the Dentist
Nationwide, 20% of consumers in the United States say they never visit the dentist or only do so when there is an urgent.
- January 20, 2016
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Boston University Establishes Varnish Outreach in Nicaragua
Michelle Henshaw, MPH, DDS, and student Henry Capezio of Boston University (BU) travelled to Estelí in Nicaragua this past Thanksgiving to implement a.
- January 19, 2016
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