Today, during the 85th General Session of the International Association for Dental Research, Forsyth Institute scientists are reporting that they have developed an effective program for eliminating cavities.
Periodontal diseases may contribute to the progression to pre-diabetes, according to a new study that appears in the March issue of the Journal of Periodontology.
An assistant professor of dental hygiene at New York City College of Technology (City Tech), she is on a mission to educate her students and a variety of providers in the metropolitan New York area — hygienists, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and hospital HIV/AIDS counselors — to routinely conduct periodontal evaluations and oral cancer and vital sign screenings as well as how to recognize the clinical signs of such systemic diseases as HIV/AIDS.
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) may be an effective way to treat the bacteria associated with periodontal diseases, and could provide a better option than antibiotics or other mechanical methods for treating periodontal diseases, according to a new study published in the March issue of the Journal of Periodontology.
The sugar substitute xylitol affects the bacterial composition of the oral cavity even in low doses. On the other hand, a relatively high intake is needed to counteract the production of acid between the teeth, according to Pernilla Lif Holgerson in the dissertation she will defend at Ume? University in Sweden on February 23.
Dental braces may straighten crooked teeth, but they’re unlikely to alter your self-esteem and satisfaction with life, revealed by UK researchers.
Improving access to dental care for economically disadvantaged children will be the focus of “Give Kids A Smile” day on Friday, February 2.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Oral-B and television personality and author, Joan Lunden, are joining together throughout the month of February for Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of children’s oral health and to remind parents to teach healthy oral care habits.
Figures obtained this week by the British Dental Association (BDA) show that the Scottish Executive?s dental reforms are failing to achieve one of their key aims.
People have been paying more attention to the effects certain liquids like coffee, citrus-containing drinks and even toothbrushes have on teeth. Mouthrinses are no exception. Mouthrinses contain essential oils, which include eucalyptol, menthol, thymol, alcohol, sorbitol and others. People use mouthrinses for many reasons, ranging from whiter teeth, better breath or cavity protection. But are there any risks to using mouthrinses that contain essential oils?