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- Possible Link Between Obesity And Gum Disease
February 9, 2013
Impacting approximately one-third of the U.S. population, obesity is a significant health concern for Americans… - Gum Disease Found To Worsen Infection In Animal Model Of AIDS
February 4, 2013
Texas Biomed scientists in San Antonio have found that moderate gum disease in an animal model exposed to an AIDS- like virus had more viral variants causing infection and greater inflammation. Both o … - Do The Health Benefits Of Berries Make It Past Your Mouth?
January 30, 2013
Research has suggested that compounds that give colorful fruits their rich hues, especially berries, promote health and might even prevent cancer. But for the first time, scientists have exposed extra … - What Chimpanzees Can Teach Us About Tooth Development And Weaning
January 30, 2013
For more than two decades, scientists have relied on studies that linked juvenile primate tooth development with their weaning as a rough proxy for understanding similar developmental landmarks in the … - The Eco-Dentistry Association Will Hold Industry's First Green Dentistry Conference, 3-4 May 2013, Utah
January 28, 2013
Ground-breaking event will focus on opportunities presented by high-tech, green, wellness based dentistry The Eco-Dentistry Association® announced last week that it will hold the industry's first … - Tooth Root Formation Requires Beta-Catenin Molecule
January 27, 2013
Today, the International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) published a paper titled "B-catenin is Required in Odontoblasts for Tooth Root Formation." The paper, writt … - Quick Detection Of Periodontitis Pathogens
January 7, 2013
Twelve million Germans suffer from periodontitis, an inflammation that can lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. A new diagnostic platform enables the pathogens to be detected quickly, enabling … - Gingivitis Bacteria Manipulate Your Immune System So They Can Thrive In Your Gums
January 7, 2013
A new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology shows how the bacteria known for causing gum disease–Porphyromonas gingivalis–manipulates the body's immune system to disable … - Nature-Inspired Advance For Treating Sensitive Teeth
January 6, 2013
Taking inspiration from Mother Nature, scientists are reporting an advance toward preventing the tooth sensitivity that affects millions of people around the world. Their report on development of the … - Evidence Insufficient To Recommend Routine Antibiotics For Joint Replacement Patients Who Undergo Dental Procedures
December 27, 2012
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons(AAOS), and the American Dental Association(ADA) found that there is insufficient evidence to recommend the routine use of antibiotics for patients with ort …