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Water Fluoridation May Prevent Dental Decay

Water Fluoridation may reduce dental decay in U.S. children and adolescents, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iJournal of Dental Research/i.




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Now You Can Put Plasters to Your Mouth Ulcers

Plasters for mouth ulcers have been developed by experts at the University of Sheffield. The research team created these plasters using special polymers which are able to stick to moist surfaces.




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Tooth Decay Risk Higher in Young Adults Born With HIV

Chances of tooth decay are higher in young adults who are born with HIV, finds a new study. The findings of this study are published in the IMicrobiome/I journal.




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Nanoparticle-based Approach Detects and Treats Oral Plaque Without Drugs

A drug-free nanotechnology-based method for detecting and destroying the bacteria that cause dental plaque has been devised by bioengineering Associate




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Future of Bioengineered Tooth Replacement In New Therapies

The field of bioengineered tooth has received a great deal of attention in the past few years as it has shown potential to regenerate.Bone marrow cells promote stimulation of bioengineered teeth.




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Stem Cells Extracted from Baby Teeth Can Help Regrow Dental Tissues

Dental stem cells extracted from baby teeth can help in the regeneration of dental tissues, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published




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Protein's Role in Curbing Initiation of Inflammation Identified

University of Pennsylvania researchers and colleagues have identified protein Del-1 that plays a key role in getting the body back to normal after inflammation.




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Opioid Prescriptions from Dentists Linked to Youth Addiction Risk

Dental painkillers put teens and young adults at increased risk for opioid addiction in the following year, a study from the Stanford University School of Medicine has found.




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Self-Care Techniques Ward-Off Facial Pain in TMD

Facial pain in temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are commonly treated through oral appliances such as splints and bite guards. However, patients feel




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Novel Dental Fillings Could Last Twice as Long: Study

Novel dental filling material is two times more resistant to breakage than standard fillings, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal i Scientific Reports/i.




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Alerting Patients to Their Risk of Gum Disease Improves Inflammation and Dental Hygiene, Says Study

Use of psychological techniques to communicate the risk of developing periodontal disease to patients improved their dental hygiene over a three month period.




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Gum Bacteria Implicated in Alzheimer's, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Gum disease bacterium was found to travel throughout the body, exuding toxins linked to Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia, reported new findings.




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Dentists Help Identify Domestic Violence Victims

Dentists can be the first line of defense against domestic violence, said researchers from The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix and




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How to Protect Protruding Teeth From Damage?

Protruding teeth in kids are more prone to injuries and long-term consequences. Therefore, regular dental check-ups, especially for kids, are necessary to protect their dental health.




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Almost 81 Percent Antibiotics Prescribed by Dentists are Unnecessary: Study

Most antibiotics prescribed by dentists to prevent infections prior to dental visits are unnecessary, reports a new study. A new study conducted by




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Respiratory Exposures in Dental Clinics May Up Occupational Lung Disease in Dentists

Frequent exposure to dangerous microscopic, airborne particulates, and gases during dental procedures may increase dental professionals' risk of developing




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Dental Braces Won't Always Bring Happiness: Here's Why

Wearing dental braces can straighten your crooked teeth, but it may not always bring happiness and self-confidence, reports a new study. Research undertaken




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Sugar (and) Global Health Community's Neglect Ups Oral Health Crisis

Oral health has been separated from routine healthcare and health policy for too long, despite the fact that oral diseases constitutes a major global




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Dental Checkups Lower Among Elderly Minorities

Checkups with the dentist are showing a decline among immigrants, and racial and ethnic minorities in the US. Oral health is linked to healthy aging;




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Doctors Extract 526 Teeth from 7-year-old Boy's Jaw

In a rare surgery, doctors have extracted an astounding 526 teeth from the mouth of a seven-year-old boy. The surgery was performed at Chennai's Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, doctors said.




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Mobile Tower Radiation Ups Oral Problems Risk

Radiation from mobile phone towers was found to increase oral problems, said a doctor at Saveetha Dental College and Hospital. "The environment plays




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Elite Athletes Have High Rates of Oral Disease Despite Brushing Twice Daily

Elite athletes have poor oral health despite brushing their teeth more regularly than most people, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the iBritish Dental Journal/i.




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Key Molecules Discovered Could Help Tackle Tooth Loss and Regeneration

New study sheds light on the science behind the periodontal ligament formation, which helps to keep the tooth stable in the jawbone. This improved understanding




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Poor Oral Health can Affect Physical and Mental Well-being

Oral health is an important part of overall physical and psychological well-being. Poor oral health is linked to decreased quality of life, depression,




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Type 2 Diabetics Should Discontinue Insulin In Older Age

Type 2 diabetics who were in poor health were mostly continuing their insulin intake after age 75 compared to their counterparts in better health./br According




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Oral Health Plays an Essential Role in Overall Health as We Grow Older

Poor oral hygiene can lead to potential health complications in older adults. Therefore, health care professionals need to promote good oral hygiene among older patients, according to a new study.




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Tooth Loss Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Disease

Individual's who have lost their teeth due to nontraumatic reasons may have a higher risk of developing heart disease. The causal association between




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Toothache Treatment: Antibiotics Not Necessary

In most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches, announced The American Dental Association (ADA). This guidance, published in the November




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Periodontal Disease: Patent for Biodegradable Rods

New biodegradable rods can effectively treat periodontal disease. Researchers of the Institute of Pharmacy at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg




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Experts Seek More Active Prevention of Tooth Decay for Kids

Dentist's drill may not be the best way to deal with tooth decay in children's teeth, according to a new study. And, there is no proof that conventional




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New Miniature Dental Device Leads to a More Personalized Dentistry

The new 'tooth-on-a-chip' was found to enable more personalized dentistry, giving dentists the ability to identify dental filling materials that work




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Tooth Decay Prevention: Get Rid of Cavities Using a Bioactive Peptide

Preventing tooth decay now becomes easy using a bioactive peptide that coats the tooth surface, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published




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Around Half of Dental Opioid Prescriptions Exceed Guidelines

Around half of the opioids prescribed by dentists in the United States exceed the three-day supply recommended by federal dental pain-management guidelines.




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Gum Disease Linked to Stroke Risk

Gum disease, inflammation, and hardened arteries were found to be associated with stroke risk, revealed preliminary research to be presented at the American




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Excess Fluoride Causes Tooth Enamel Defects

In the cells forming tooth enamel, excessive fluoride exposure was found to alter calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression, stated




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New Dental Material May Revolutionize Implant Dentistry

New study uses neutrons to try to develop better and less costly dental restorations. Teeth damaged by trauma or disease require treatment to look




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E-cigarettes Change Oral Microbiome, Increase Infection Risk

Vaping alters the mouth's microbiome and makes e-cigarette users more prone to inflammation and infection, stated new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry.




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Dental Teams Could Play Key Role in Early Diagnosis of Type 2 and Pre-diabetes: Study

In identifying people at high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, dental teams were found to play an important role, suggested new research. The




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Commonly-used Mouthwash can Make Saliva More Acidic

Common ingredient in mouthwash could be damaging your teeth by turning your saliva more acidic, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the journal iScientific Reports/i.




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Dentists' Work Made Easier Through Artificial Intelligence

Automatized do this sternous process could make their work and placement of dental implants much easier. In order to plan a dental implant operation




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Statins Under-prescribed to Prevent Cardiac Diseases: Study

Statins, the most commonly used cholesterol-lowering agents, were found to be significantly underutilized to treat lipid abnormalities in patients who




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Levels of 'Remnant' or 'Ugly' Cholesterol much Higher than Formerly Believed

A completely different type of cholesterol is more likely to cause cardiovascular disease than previously believed. This is the remnant particle cholesterol




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Screening for Genetic High Cholesterol Could Help Avoid Heart Attack

Screening programs were found to identify patients and family members affected by heterozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia so that lifestyle changes




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Avocado a Day Keeps The Bad Cholesterol Away

Cholesterol can be kept at bay by consuming at least an avocado a day. Researchers say that avocados are healthier synonyms for apples. According to




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Cholesterol Levels in American Adults Declining

Since the implementation of the 2013 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol, cholesterol levels in American adults are declining.




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Cholesterol Profile Linked to Psychological Health

Infants born with increased cholesterol levels and a certain type of fat face an increased risk for social and psychological problems in childhood, according to new scientific findings.




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Drug Under Investigation Effective at Lowering Bad Cholesterol

Injecting the new experimental cholesterol-lowering agent 'Inclisiran' reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol effectively in patients already




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Link Between Cholesterol Levels and Heart Disease Risk Identified

In people under 45 years, a strong association between non-HDL cholesterol levels and long-term risk for cardiovascular disease has been suggested. The




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Reducing Ugly Cholesterol Helps Cut Stroke Risk

Reduce high levels of remnant cholesterol or 'ugly cholesterol' for stroke and myocardial infarction prevention, said researchers. In a study, published




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New Guidelines for Cholesterol-lowering Treatment Increase Treatment Cost

If new European expert cholesterol-lowering guidelines are implemented, the financial burden on health systems would drastically increase, revealed a