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Pufferfish at the 'Beak' of Evolution: Why Humans Don't Continuously Replace Their Teeth
Prickly pufferfish could
hold the key to why humans
do not continually replace
their teeth and may lead to
advances in dental
... > full story
Anthropologists Discover New Research Use for Dental Plaque: Examining Diets of Ancient Peoples
While we may brush and floss
tirelessly and our dentists
may scrape and pick at our
teeth to minimize the
formation of plaque known as
... > full story
Brushing Teeth: New 'Massage Method' Quadruples Protection Against Tooth Decay, Study Suggests
Do you really want to avoid
cavities in your teeth? Try
massaging them with a
high-fluoride toothpaste
after lunch. "Rubbing
... > full story
Newly Identified Oral Bacterium Linked to Heart Disease and Meningitis
A novel bacterium, thought
to be a common inhabitant of
the oral cavity, has the
potential to cause serious
disease if it enters the
... > full story
- Pufferfish at the 'Beak' of Evolution: Why Humans Don't Continuously Replace Their Teeth
- Anthropologists Discover New Research Use for Dental Plaque: Examining Diets of Ancient Peoples
- Brushing Teeth: New 'Massage Method' Quadruples Protection Against Tooth Decay, Study Suggests
- Newly Identified Oral Bacterium Linked to Heart Disease and Meningitis
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Dental Fillings That Kill Bacteria and Re-Mineralize the Tooth
May 1, 2012 — Scientists using nanotechology have created the first cavity-filling composite that kills harmful bacteria and regenerates tooth structure lost to bacterial decay. This first-of-a-kind nanocomposite ... > full story -
Sports and Energy Drinks Responsible for Irreversible Damage to Teeth
May 1, 2012 — A recent study found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth -- specifically, the high acidity ... > full story -
Fish Oil Could Be Therapy for Periodontal Disease
April 24, 2012 — A clinical trial is underway in Australia that is investigating the effects of fish oil as adjunct therapy for ... > full story -
No Proof Found That Gum Disease Causes Heart Disease or Stroke
April 18, 2012 — There is no convincing evidence that proves gum disease causes heart disease or stroke, or treating gum disease reduces the risk of those diseases, according to new research. Gum and heart disease ... > full story -
Specific Protein May Increase Risk of Blood-Vessel Constriction Linked to Gum Disease
April 18, 2012 — A protein involved in cellular inflammation may increase the risk of plaque containing blood vessels associated with inflammatory gum disease, according to new ... > full story -
Joint Failures Potentially Linked to Oral Bacteria
April 18, 2012 — The culprit behind a failed hip or knee replacements might be found in the mouth. DNA testing of bacteria from the fluid that lubricates hip and knee joints had bacteria with the same DNA as the ... > full story -
Saliva Test Could Dramatically Increase Detection of Oral Cancer
April 17, 2012 — Scientists are working to create a simple, cost-effective saliva test to detect oral cancer, a breakthrough that would drastically improve screening and result in fewer people dying of the world's ... > full story -
Study Hints at Why Gums Suffer With Age
April 17, 2012 — A study reveals that gum deterioration, which often occurs with increasing age, is associated with a drop in the level of a protein called ... > full story -
Frequent Dental X-Rays Linked to Most Common Brain Tumor
April 10, 2012 — People who received frequent dental x-rays in the past have an increased risk of developing the most commonly diagnosed primary brain tumor in the United States. Ionizing radiation is the primary ... > full story -
Metformin May Lower Risk for Oral Cancer Development
March 31, 2012 — New findings suggest that metformin may protect against oral ... > full story
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