Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gum Disease Recently Studied
Sunday May 31, 2009
Rheumatoid arthritis has been known to cause debilitating pain in those that suffer from this autoimmune disease. New research from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and ... Read More
What a Relief - Jaw Pain Ends 65 Years Later
Thursday May 28, 2009
65 years of jaw pain ended May 4, 2009 for 87 year old Alfred Mann. After serving with the Royal Medical Corps in Italy, back in 1944 during WWII, ... Read More
Shared Genetic Variant Found Between Gum Disease and Coronary Heart Disease
Tuesday May 26, 2009
Scientists at the universities of Kiel, Dresden, Amsterdam and Bonn have identified a genetic link between coronary heart disease and periodontitis (gum disease). The discovery was presented at the ... Read More
Post-Game Dental Ritual for Alex Rodriguez
Sunday May 24, 2009
I had the pleasure of attending my nephews t-ball game on Saturday. I noticed almost all of the players, even at 5 years old, have begun to develop the ... Read More
Bile Acids - The Next Dental Filling Material?
Saturday May 23, 2009
When you need a cavity filled, your dentist may choose to use a white composite (plastic) filling or a silver amalgam (metal) filling. Theories suggest that both materials could ... Read More
A Busy Month for Dentistry
Wednesday May 20, 2009
The month of May has been a busy one for dentistry in politics. From school based dental care in Louisiana to history making legislation in Minnesota, oral care continues ... Read More
The Joys of Brushing Your Kids Teeth
Sunday May 17, 2009
All throughout her toddler years, my oldest child was an absolute dream. The "terrible two's" were non-existent in my home, I actually renamed her toddler stage as the "terrific ... Read More
The Cause of Gum Disease in Smokers Recently Studied
Thursday May 14, 2009
When the smoke has cleared, the facts and statistics related to smoking and tobacco use clearly reveals how dangerous this bad habit really is; not only for our health, but ... Read More
Acid Reflux Related to Poor Dental Health in Children
Monday May 11, 2009
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) recently presented the findings of their study that examined the relationship between acid reflux and dental health in children, at the Pediatric Academic ... Read More
Tooth Decay Prompts Felony Child Neglect Charge
Friday May 8, 2009
According to the Herald-Tribune a Palmetto, Florida woman was charged with child neglect after authorities say she did not seek dental treatment for her daughters severe tooth decay.
The mother, Tamika ... Read More
Dental Students "Recovering Well" From Suspected H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus
Wednesday May 6, 2009
The Harvard School of Dental Medicine released information today regarding the suspected H1N1 (swine flu) cases associated with the dental school. According to the statement, "The total cluster of ... Read More
Probable H1N1 (Swine Flu) Cases in Massachusetts Dental Schools
Sunday May 3, 2009
The Boston Public Health Commission released a statement regarding a probable case of swine flu involving the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) in Boston, Massachusetts. The Harvard Dental ... Read More
Stomach Ulcer Bacteria Linked to Bad Breath
Friday May 1, 2009
We all experience bad breath, I'll be the first one to admit it. Depending on the cause of your bad breath, treatments used to extinguish the odor from the ... Read More