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Research, Studies and News About Dental Care and Overall Health
Provides current research, studies and news about oral health as well as how oral health can affect your overall health.
How Your Mouth Affects your Overall Health
Gum disease is a serious dental problem. Gum disease has also been linked to heart disease and strokes. Learn how you can prevent gum disease and protect your overall health.
Gum disease is a serious dental problem. Gum disease has also been linked to heart disease and strokes. Learn how you can prevent gum disease and protect your overall health.
Early Detection of Oral Cancer With VELscope
Early detection of oral cancer could save your life. The FDA-approved VELscope can detect oral cancer that the naked eye can't see.
Early detection of oral cancer could save your life. The FDA-approved VELscope can detect oral cancer that the naked eye can't see.
Counterfeit Colgate Toothpaste Found in U.S. Could Contain Posion
Counterfeit tubes of Colgate toothpaste in United States could contain deadly chemical Diethylene Glycol.
Counterfeit tubes of Colgate toothpaste in United States could contain deadly chemical Diethylene Glycol.
FDA Issues Poisonous Toothpaste Alert
The FDA has issued a poisonous toothpaste alert for any toothpaste made in China.
The FDA has issued a poisonous toothpaste alert for any toothpaste made in China.
Osteoporosis Medications Linked to Jaw Bone Disease
Explains how medications taken for osteoporosis, called bisphosphonates, have been linked to osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Explains how medications taken for osteoporosis, called bisphosphonates, have been linked to osteonecrosis of the jaw.
Gum Disease Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
A new study has linked gum disease to pancreatic cancer. Find out how preventing gum disease might reduce your chances of developing deadly pancreatic cancer.
A new study has linked gum disease to pancreatic cancer. Find out how preventing gum disease might reduce your chances of developing deadly pancreatic cancer.
Heart Disease and Tooth Loss
Descibes a dental study reported in the December 2005 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine linking cardiovascular disease to tooth loss.
Descibes a dental study reported in the December 2005 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine linking cardiovascular disease to tooth loss.
Cholesterol May Link Gum Disease, Heart Disease
Information about a possible link between gum disease (periodontitis), cholesterol, heart disease and strokes.
Information about a possible link between gum disease (periodontitis), cholesterol, heart disease and strokes.
Male Cigarette Smokers More Likely to Need Root Canals
The findings of a new study show that males who smoke cigarettes are almost twice as likely to need root canals than non smokers.
The findings of a new study show that males who smoke cigarettes are almost twice as likely to need root canals than non smokers.
China Investigating Tainted Toothpaste
First tainted pet food and now tainted toothpaste. That’s right, tainted toothpaste! The maker of a Chinese toothpaste is under investigation for adding diethylene glycol to its toothpaste.
First tainted pet food and now tainted toothpaste. That’s right, tainted toothpaste! The maker of a Chinese toothpaste is under investigation for adding diethylene glycol to its toothpaste.
Study: Cavities Increasing in Baby Teeth
The largest government study in twenty five years, regarding dental health in America, has reported that tooth decay is on the rise in young children's baby teeth.
The largest government study in twenty five years, regarding dental health in America, has reported that tooth decay is on the rise in young children's baby teeth.
Men Lack Good Dental Habits
The Academy of General Dentistry Explains why men lack good dental habits.
The Academy of General Dentistry Explains why men lack good dental habits.
New Guidelines Regarding Antibiotics Before Dentist Appointments
The American Heart Association has recently set new guidelines for taking antibiotics before dentist appointments as a precaution against Bacterial Endocarditis.
The American Heart Association has recently set new guidelines for taking antibiotics before dentist appointments as a precaution against Bacterial Endocarditis.
Dentists Could Soon Start Testing For Breast Cancer
With many studies linking medical problems and dental problems, are you really surprised that dentists might soon be able to test for breast cancer? This simple saliva test done by a dentist could actually detect breast cancer.
With many studies linking medical problems and dental problems, are you really surprised that dentists might soon be able to test for breast cancer? This simple saliva test done by a dentist could actually detect breast cancer.
Black Raspberries May Prevent Oral Cancer
According to Lex18.com, a new study by researchers at Ohio State's James Cancer Hospital shows that black raspberries may prevent oral cancer. While lab tests showed that black raspberries reduced the size of tumors in the mouth by 44 percent, there is still one problem.
According to Lex18.com, a new study by researchers at Ohio State's James Cancer Hospital shows that black raspberries may prevent oral cancer. While lab tests showed that black raspberries reduced the size of tumors in the mouth by 44 percent, there is still one problem.
Study: Red Wine Is Good For Your Teeth
Red wine has been said to be good for your heart among other things. Could it possibly be good for dental health too? According to All Headline News, researchers from Quebec City's Laval University presented findings from a study that showed a component of red wine should help to prevent and reverse periodontitis, the serious and advanced stage of gum disease that includes bone loss.
Red wine has been said to be good for your heart among other things. Could it possibly be good for dental health too? According to All Headline News, researchers from Quebec City's Laval University presented findings from a study that showed a component of red wine should help to prevent and reverse periodontitis, the serious and advanced stage of gum disease that includes bone loss.
Saliva Test may Detect Oral Cancer
According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, someone dies from oral cancer every hour of every day in the United States alone. The National Institutes of Health reports that scientists may soon be able to detect signs of oral cancer from saliva samples. Oral Cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages.
According to The Oral Cancer Foundation, someone dies from oral cancer every hour of every day in the United States alone. The National Institutes of Health reports that scientists may soon be able to detect signs of oral cancer from saliva samples. Oral Cancer is highly curable if detected in its early stages.
Root Beer May Be "Safest" Soft Drink for Teeth
Find out what the Academy of General Dentistry has to say about root beer and soft drinks affecting teeth.
Find out what the Academy of General Dentistry has to say about root beer and soft drinks affecting teeth.
Soft Drinks Cause Extensive Damage to Teeth
Just because a soft drink is diet doesn't mean that it isn't bad for your teeth. Dr. Jim Arnold describes two ways that regular and diet soft drinks can cause extensive damage to your teeth as well as what you can do to limit the damage without giving up soft drinks completely.
Just because a soft drink is diet doesn't mean that it isn't bad for your teeth. Dr. Jim Arnold describes two ways that regular and diet soft drinks can cause extensive damage to your teeth as well as what you can do to limit the damage without giving up soft drinks completely.