Mount Sinai scientist awarded $8 million for research on environmental factors on health
(New York, NY - June 4, 2019) -- A theory that proposes the existence of a dynamic interface between the ...
Tag: Dentistry/Periodontal Disease
Brush your teeth — postpone Alzheimer’s
You don't only avoid holes in your teeth by keeping good oral hygiene, Norwegian researchers have discovered a clear connection ...
Most preventive antibiotics prescribed by dentists are unnecessary
UIC study published in JAMA Network Open A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago ...
Antibiotics that dentists prescribe are unnecessary 81% of the time, research shows
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Antibiotics prescribed by dentists as a preemptive strike against infection are unnecessary 81% of the time, according ...
Hard food, strong jaw: Jawbone structure responds to forceful chewing
Credit: Department of Cell Signaling,TMDU Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University(TMDU), the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development, ...
Simulators for the lower jaw have been developed in Samara Polytech
The device is intended for the prevention and treatment of diseases of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ)Credit: @SamaraPolytech Today, according to ...
Immune system discovery inspires a new barometer for inflammatory diseases
Unique class of white blood cells and their movements offer new model for tracking, predicting inflammatory diseases A unique discovery ...
DIY dentistry — It’s a don’t
Low-cost dental kits may come with a big price As direct-to-consumer marketing becomes pervasive, there's a growing trend of Do-It-Yourself ...
Drug-resistant infections: If you can’t beat ’em, starve ’em, scientists find
Researchers repurpose drug to deny drug-resistant fungus of iron, an element crucial to its survival BUFFALO, N.Y. -- How do ...
The healing power of a smile: A link between oral care and substance abuse recovery
A new study links the benefits of comprehensive oral care to the physical and emotional recovery of patients seeking treatment ...
You are what you eat: How the pursuit of carbs changed mammals’ genes and saliva
A study of 46 mammal species explores the evolutionary history of amylase, a compound that breaks down carbsCredit: Douglas Levere ...
Protect protruding teeth from damage and long-term consequences
Credit: The University of Adelaide Children with their first or early adult set of teeth that stick out have an ...
Researcher earns grant to seek longer-lasting tooth-colored fillings
Credit: OU College of Dentistry OKLAHOMA CITY - When dentists discover cavities in their patients, they are often filled with ...
Receptionists take the everyday flak for NHS system and funding issues
NHS receptionists attract bad press because they are right in the firing line -- not because they do a bad ...
Your genetic make-up has little impact on your dental health, new study finds
A new study has found genetic makeup does not predispose people to tooth decay, however the research did find that ...
Oral cancer detection by dentists is significantly on the rise
First-of-its-kind 11-year study shows growing role dental professionals play in early detection of the deadly diseaseCredit: Jeff Comber, University of ...
Common oral infections in childhood may increase the risk of atherosclerosis in adulthood
The association between childhood oral infections and adulthood carotid atherosclerosis was observed in The Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study, ...
Dentists can be the first line of defense against domestic violence
PHOENIX - The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and Midwestern University have published an article to bring ...
An army of micro-robots can wipe out dental plaque
A productive collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania dental and engineering schools led to the microbe-killing robots for biofilm eliminationCredit: ...
Nursing, dental, and medical students train together to improve kids’ oral health
Team-based clinical experiences help health professionals develops skills for working together Nursing, medical, and dental students can work as a ...