Researchers investigate regenerative potential of alligator teeth
LOS ANGELES, Calif., USA: Regrowing a tooth might be a concept years away from realization, but scientists in the U.S. and Asia have reported the discovery of a new source of cells that could help to stimulate the renewal of dental cells in humans in the future: alligators.
Read moreUnfair treatment and stress at work affect taste buds
VANCOUVER, Canada: It is widely agreed that stress can influence human health in many ways. Now, a new study from Canada has provided evidence that stress ...
Read moreDiabetes patients at higher risk of tooth loss
ALBANY, N.Y., USA: New research has provided further evidence that diabetes is closely associated with dental conditions such as edentulism. In a recently ...
Read moreAffordable Care Act neglects dental care issues
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: An analysis recently conducted by the American Dental Association has revealed that the Patient Protection and Affordable Care ...
Read moreStudy finds high caries rates in children with heart disease
RIO DE JANEIRO: New research from Brazil has suggested that children with cardiac defects are more prone to suffering from poor oral health at a very young age than other children are. The study found that the incidence of caries was significantly higher in children with congenital heart disease.
Read moreReplacing toothbrush after sore throat may be unnecessary
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: Researchers from the U.S. have found that it may not be necessary to discard children's toothbrushes upon diagnosis of streptococcal pharyngitis, as is commonly advised. Their study showed no evidence of increased bacterial growth on the toothbrushes of infected children.
Read moreOne in 3 US adults delay dental care owing to uncertain economy
SYRACUSE, N.Y., USA: A survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adults has revealed that 36 percent have delayed or would delay dental treatments owing to their current financial situation. Although more than 80 percent knew about the long-term financial implications of neglecting oral health, many people seemed to put dental care off until they experienced significant pain or had a dental emergency, the investigators said.
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OAK BROOK, Ill., USA: A new survey on the oral health of children has revealed that parents who are afraid of visiting the dentist often have children who develop the same fear. Parents who do not keep their feelings to themselves pass dental anxiety on to their children, which may prevent them from attending routine dental check-ups later in life.
Read moreNew reports confirm link between gum disease and systemic diseases
CHICAGO, Ill., USA: In collaboration with the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) has released a series of consensus reports that provide scientific evidence of a close association between periodontal disease and other systemic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The reports also provide helpful information to dentists for treating patients at risk of certain medical conditions.
Read moreStudy links social capital to dental pain
JOÃO PESSOA, Brazil: Although there is evidence that social factors affect oral health, few studies have focused on this subject. Now, research from Brazil has suggested that social capital, the patterns and intensity of networks among people and the shared values that arise from those networks, is closely associated with dental pain. Their study revealed that individuals in neighborhoods with high social capital were half as likely to report dental pain as those living in low social capital neighborhoods ...
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The effects of BPA on human health are largely unknown. The FDA has raised concerns about the potential effects of the chemical in the past.
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Read more Show all TopicsInterview: Extracting a tooth should be the last resort in space
A toothbrush of Buzz Aldrin, a crew member of Apollo 11, was recently auctioned for $22,705. More than forty years after the historic moon landing, astronauts ...
Read moreInterview: "I know how frequently the issue of oral health is overlooked by developmental organizations"
Envisioning a social business that helps improve the oral health of people in developing countries, Joe Brennan, a 22-year-old entrepreneur from the U.S., ...
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