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Ancient Human Teeth Show That Stress Early in Development Can Shorten Life Span
Ancient human teeth are
telling secrets that may
relate to modern-day health:
Some stressful events that
occurred early in
... > full story
Children More Likely to Visit the Dentist If Their Parents Do, Too
Whether or not children
receive regular dental care
is strongly associated with
their parents' history of
seeking dental care. A new
... > full story
30,000-Year-Old Child's Teeth Shed New Light on Human Evolution
The teeth of a
30,000-year-old child are
shedding new light on the
evolution of modern humans,
thanks to new research. ... > full story
First Molars Provide Insight Into Evolution of Great Apes, Humans
Scientists have gained new
insights into the timing of
molar emergence and its
relation to growth and
reproduction in apes. "We
can use the same techniques
... > full story
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Biofilms: Discovery of a New Mechanism of Virus Propagation
February 8, 2010 — Researchers have shown for the first time that certain viruses are capable of forming complex biofilm-like assemblies, similar to bacterial biofilms. These extracellular infectious structures may ... > full story -
Psychosocial Problems Are Common in Children With Dental Fear
February 8, 2010 — Children and adolescents with severe dental fear often come from families with a turbulent background. It is also more common that they have had counseling contact with a ... > full story -
Parents Should Use Toothpastes That Contain Fluoride With a Minimum Concentration of 1,000 Parts Per Million, Study Suggests
January 26, 2010 — Parents should use toothpastes that contain fluoride with a minimum concentration of 1,000 parts per million to prevent tooth decay in their children, says a new report. Preventing tooth decay can ... > full story -
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First Oral Bacteria Found Linking a Mother and Her Stillborn Baby
January 22, 2010 — Researchers report the first documented link between a mother with pregnancy-associated gum disease to the death of her ... > full story -
Painless Plasma Jets Could Replace Dentist's Drill
January 20, 2010 — Plasma jets capable of obliterating tooth decay-causing bacteria could be an effective and less painful alternative to the dentist's drill, according to a new ... > full story -
One in Four Patients Have Lost Bone Around Their Implants, Swedish Study Finds
January 13, 2010 — Bone loss around dental implants is far more common than previously realized, reveals new research from Sweden. Around a quarter of patients loose some degree of supporting bone around their ... > full story -
Genetic Study Reveals the Origins of Cavity-Causing Bacteria
December 24, 2009 — Researchers have uncovered the complete genetic make-up of the cavity-causing bacterium Bifidobacterium dentium Bd1, revealing the genetic adaptations that allow this microorganism to live and cause ... > full story -
Proline Repeats Help Protein Grow Tooth Enamel
December 22, 2009 — A simple amino acid that is repeated in the center of proteins found in tooth enamel makes teeth stronger and more resilient, according to new ... > full story -
Added Sugar in Raisin Cereals Increases Acidity of Dental Plaque
December 22, 2009 — Elevated dental plaque acid is a risk factor that contributes to cavities in children. But eating bran flakes with raisins containing no added sugar does not promote more acid in dental plaque than ... > full story -
More Than 90 Percent of People With Gum Disease Are at Risk for Diabetes, Study Finds
December 15, 2009 — An overwhelming majority of people who have periodontal disease are also at high risk for diabetes and should be screened for diabetes, a nursing-dental research team has found. The researchers also ... > full story
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