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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 -
Incisive Research Links Teeth With Diet
April 3, 2012 — You are what you eat is truism that has been given new impetus by "cutting edge" research that reveals your teeth are literally shaped by your ... > full story -
Metformin May Lower Risk for Oral Cancer Development
March 31, 2012 — New findings suggest that metformin may protect against oral ... > full story -
Crocodiles Trump T. Rex as Heavyweight Bite-Force Champions, New Study Shows
March 30, 2012 — Biologists have found in a study of all 23 living crocodilian species that crocodiles can kill with the strongest bite force measured for any living animal. The study also revealed that the bite ... > full story -
Dental Plaque Bacteria May Trigger Blood Clots
March 26, 2012 — Oral bacteria that escape into the bloodstream are able to cause blood clots and trigger life-threatening endocarditis. Further research could lead to new drugs to tackle infective heart disease, say ... > full story -
Brushing Teeth: New 'Massage Method' Quadruples Protection Against Tooth Decay, Study Suggests
March 25, 2012 — Do you really want to avoid cavities in your teeth? Try massaging them with a high-fluoride toothpaste after lunch. "Rubbing toothpaste onto your teeth increases the fluoride protection by 400%," say ... > full story
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