Dental News

The Link Between Gum Disease And Obesity

A study shows the effect of obesity on non-surgical periodontal care and evaluates potential pathways that may illustrate the connection between the two conditions. Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Revie...

Fluoride Study: It May Diminish Kidney And Liver Function In Adolescents

Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Fluoride may lead to a reduction in kidney and liver function among adolescents, according to a recent study. The findings showed that exposure to...

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease News

Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a little-known, yet relatively common, inherited neurological condition that affects an estimated 150,000 people in...

Brush Your Teeth And Protect Your Heart

Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, says a new study published in the European Journal o...

Senior Oral Health: Perception Influences Seeking Treatment

Researchers recently took a look at how senior citizens perceive the importance of their oral health. And the answer can make the difference whether they seek treatment or not.     Written By Kevi...

Can Dental Stem Cells Generate Milk-Producing Cells?

Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray SpottsA topic of great interest in the dental field concerns the ability of adult stem cells to generate various tissue-specific cell populations. Since t...

Ancient Molars: What Newly Discovered Fossils Have To Say

Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray SpottsA recent study a 160,000-year-old archaic human molar fossil discovered in China offers the first morphological evidence of interbreeding between ar...

Link Between Obesity And Tooth Wear

A study published in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations reveals that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, are also the common factor between obesity and tooth wear among adults...

Dental News: Are Antibiotics Necessary For Toothaches?

Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray SpottsA new guideline indicates that in most cases antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches.  The new guideline and systematic review - published in...

How Special Sensory Cells In The Gums Protect Against Periodontitis

Reviewed By Ray Spotts Special gum cells that trigger the immune system to control the amount and type of bacteria in the mouth could one day lead to personalized dental treatments against gum dis...