Periodontitis may raise the risk for developing dementia
Gum disease (gingivitis) that goes untreated can become periodontitis. When this happens, the infection that affected your gums causes loss ...
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Oral bacteria in pancreas linked to more aggressive tumours
The presence of oral bacteria in so-called cystic pancreatic tumours is associated with the severity of the tumour, a study ...
World’s leading computerized surgical navigation system for dental implants announced
Explosive growth in the dental implant marketCredit: Image Navigation Image Navigation is announcing the world's most advanced image guided implant ...
Too lazy to brush and floss? Research team will motivate you with online counseling
UB researchers receive grant to develop online intervention to improve oral health in dental patients BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Brush your ...
Dust affects tooth wear and chewing efficiency in chimpanzees
Increased dust loads result in decreased chewing efficiency in chimpanzeesCredit: © Ellen Schulz-Kornas, Roman Wittig In their study, the researchers ...
Does cognitive function affect oral health during aging?
In a Community Dentistry & Oral Epidemiology study, poor cognitive function in older adults was associated with poorer oral health ...
Could genetic breakthrough finally help take the sting out of mouth ulcers?
Scientists identify genes associated with mouth ulcers A large breakthrough has been made in the genetic understanding of mouth ulcers ...
Dental fillings could last twice as long
New material could mean fewer trips to the dentist's office, OHSU scientist reportCredit: OHSU/Kristyna Wentz-Graff A compound used to make ...
How a common oral bacteria makes colon cancer more deadly
Findings may help predict aggressive colon cancer and identify new treatment targets NEW YORK, NY (March 4, 2019)--Researchers at the ...
Family opioid use and risk of opioid use among teens, young adults following surgical, dental procedures
Bottom Line: This study looked at whether long-term opioid use by one or more family members was associated with long-term ...
Up to 15 percent of children have sleep apnea, yet 90 percent go undiagnosed
Sleep disordered breathing can impair brain development, cause cognitive and behavior problems, according to the Journal of the American Osteopathic ...
Scientists to test light therapy as relief from painful side effect of cancer treatment
Light therapy has potential to replace opioids in treatment of mucositis, a common side effect of chemotherapy and radiation therapyCredit: ...
Could omega-3 fatty acids help prevent miscarriages?
NEW YORK, NY (Feb 7, 2019)--Compounds found in fish oil prevent pregnancy complications, including preterm birth, neonatal death, and stillbirth, ...
Patients with facial pain report most benefit from self-care techniques
NYU Dentistry study also explores treatment differences for those with both TMD and fibromyalgia While oral appliances such as splints ...
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