May 16th 2024
A new 2024 Oral Health Report Women vs. Men from Benevis aims to recognize the differences in care based on gender.
Many dentists now ask patients about illegal drug use
September 4th 2015A new study by researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found 77 percent of dentists do. It also found that more than half of dentists (54 percent) believe it is their responsibility to conduct these screenings.
Researchers find no evidence water fluoridation improves or worsens tooth decay and cavities
August 11th 2015Researchers from the Cochrane Oral Health Group, however, did find data suggesting water fluoridation may reduce cavities in children, although they most of the studies were conducted before widespread adoption of preventive measures such as fluoridated toothpaste and sealants.
31% of U.S. parents say kids missed school due to dental problems
July 28th 2015How much school missed: 18 percent of parents reported their children missed at least a half a day of school, while 4 percent said their children missed one day, 4 percent reported children missing two days and 6 percent said their children had to miss three or more days.
Teeth reveal link between iron levels in infant formula, Parkinson's disease
July 24th 2015In the case of baby formula, the need to better understand human iron metabolism has become more urgent with the global popularity of formula and fortified cereals. Adding iron to formula has been an industry standard for decades, in part because about two billion people worldwide – mostly in developing nations – are thought to have chronic anemia and iron deficiency.
British company urges dental practices to step up amid claims of tooth decay crisis in children
July 17th 2015With thousands of British children being admitted into National Health Services (NHS) hospitals every year to treat tooth decay, a British-based company is imploring dental practices to look at how they promote and encourage regular check-ups.
Does having more children equal fewer teeth for mothers?
July 15th 2015“Jedes kind kostet die mutter einen zahn,” says an old German saying; “every child costs the mother one tooth.” While many people dismiss old wives tales, this is one that has some basis in reality: According to researchers at New York University, the risk of tooth loss and gum disease increases with the number of children a woman bears.
Man's (un)forgettable dental visit results in bizarre amnesia
July 14th 2015Many people dread going to the dentist, but at least they only have to think about it a few times a year. This is not the case for one British man who, due to a bizarre case of amnesia, wakes up every morning thinking it’s the day of his dental appointment.
Studies find sunbathing linked to gum disease prevalence
July 14th 2015While stretching out in the sun this summer has its cancer-causing risks, it can also ensure a healthier smile. Research has found that a healthy dose of sunlight could actually help stave off gum disease and increase gum health.
American Dental Association releases new guidelines on gum disease treatment
July 13th 2015According to new guidelines from the American Dental Association (ADA), dentists treating patients with chronic periodontitis, a severe form of gum disease that can lead to tooth loss, are advised to use scaling and root planing (SRP), deep cleaning of the teeth, as initial treatment.
Everything we need to know about teeth, we learned from Shark Week
July 8th 2015In all our years of fanatically watching Shark Week, we’ve learned a few things: Don’t go swimming at dusk; avoid inserting body parts into a shark’s mouth; we’ll probably need a bigger boat, and, perhaps most interestingly, that a shark can endlessly replace its teeth-which could have major implications for human dental health.
Study finds increased prescription drug abuse in communities with greater access to dentists
July 6th 2015A recent study by researchers at the Indiana University – Purdue University Department of Health Policy and Management found that access to health care – in particular dentists and pharmacists – increases the availability and subsequent abuse of prescription opioids.
Study finds link between alcohol consumption and gum health
June 30th 2015Brazilian researchers discovered that consumption of alcoholic beverages can have adverse effects on the health of a person’s gums, aggravating existing cases of severe periodontal disease or increasing periodontal disease risk factors.
Can treating gum disease affect prostate symptoms?
June 25th 2015Researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and the Departments of Urology and Pathology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center reported that treating gum disease reduced symptoms of prostate inflammation, called prostatitis.
Study finds accuracy of impression techniques may be affected by partial vs. complete edentulism
June 25th 2015A recent study out of Tufts University found that the accuracy of impression techniques can be affected by partial vs. complete edentulism. The study evaluated the differing levels of success of conventional and digital impression techniques in partially and completely edentulous patients. It also assessed the effect different variables, such as materials, angulation, and connection type, had in regard to the accuracy of implant impressions.
Study finds major health consequences for sufferers of severe dental anxiety
June 24th 2015A recent study out of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found that adults suffering from severe dental anxiety (DA) often struggle with poorer oral health and depression, but that cognitive behavior therapy can help alleviate anxiety.
Study finds families of orofacial clefting not at higher risk for dental anomalies
June 17th 2015The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have announced the publication of a study titled "Spectrum of Dental Phenotypes in Nonsyndromic Orofacial Clefting," which is the largest international cohort to date of children with nonsyndromic clefts, their relatives and controls.
NIH awards Boonshoft School of Medicine researchers $2.8 million to study craniofacial growth
May 12th 2015To help orthodontists and physicians more accurately treat children who need orthodontic or other craniofacial interventions, a team of researchers from the Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and several other universities is conducting the largest study of craniofacial growth in different facial types in the world.
The Top Things We Can Learn From Ancient Teeth
April 29th 2015In the modern era, teeth are important for people to take care for many reasons, including general health, function and, of course, a welcoming smile. For archaeologists and other people interested in the past, teeth are important as they act as portals into past diets, food preparation, family relationships and childhood health.
Study finds disparity in tooth decay rates in Hispanic, non-Hispanic white children
April 23rd 2015A recent national survey conducted by the CDC revealed that 26 percent of Hispanic six- to nine-year olds suffered from untreated tooth decay, compared with 14 percent of non-Hispanic white children of the same age, revealing a major gap in access to oral health care for Latino children.
Study finds more than a third of 12-year-olds embarrassed by their teeth
March 20th 2015A recent survey by the Health and Social Care Information Centre in England found that over a third of 12-year-olds, and 28% of 15-year-olds, have been embarrassed to laugh or smile in the past three months, due to how they felt about their condition of their teeth.
New study finds potential alternative to antibiotics for treating dental disease
March 16th 2015Many dental diseases are caused by the overgrowth of oral bacteria, and are typically treated with antibiotics. However, with the rise in antibiotic resistance, new approaches are needed to address and treat dental disease.
New study finds beaver teeth could provide insight on human tooth decay
March 2nd 2015Strong teeth for beavers are a must (you try cutting down a tree with your incisors!), but how do they keep those chompers healthy and tough without access to fluoride or a toothbrush? A new study out of Northwestern University reports that beavers have natural protection against tooth decay built into the chemical structure of their teeth.
New study finds periodontal disease most prevalent among ethnic minorities
February 27th 2015Sixty-three percent of Hispanic adults in the United States has periodontitis, an advanced form of periodontal disease. This finding comes from an updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in the Journal of Periodontology.