March 11th 2024
SDF may effectively stop tooth decay in developing teeth, providing a new tool in the arsenal against caries that may have long term effects.
Gum disease may increase lung cancer risk
June 27th 2016Chinese researchers have found that individuals with periodontal disease-also known as gum disease-might be at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. The report, published ahead-of-print in the Journal of Periodontology, found that individuals with periodontal disease have a 1.24-fold increased risk of developing lung cancer.
Chemicals in water bottles, food containers may permanently damage children's teeth
May 31st 2016Chemicals commonly found in plastics and fungicides may be weakening children’s teeth by disrupting hormones that stimulate the growth of dental enamel, according to a new study presented today at the European Congress of Endocrinology.
Study finds smoking dangerously alters oral microbiome
April 1st 2016A new study out of the NYU Langone Medical Center and the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center has determined that smoking drastically alters the oral microbiome, the mix of roughly 600 bacterial species that live in people's mouths.
Study finds link between gum disease and cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients
March 21st 2016A new study jointly led by the University of Southampton and King’s College London has found a link between gum disease and greater rates of cognitive decline in people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
9 of the Scariest Medical Conditions with Links to Oral Health
March 1st 2016There’s been a lot of buzz about oral systemic health in the news lately, and for good reason: A whole host of new discoveries have pinpointed that poor oral health is linked to some very serious medical conditions - and that treating oral health conditions could potentially serve as a preventative measure.
Study finds oral bacteria linked to risk of stroke
February 17th 2016In a study of patients entering the hospital for acute stroke, researchers have increased their understanding of an association between certain types of stroke and the presence of the oral bacteria (cnm-positive Streptococcus mutans).
New study finds children with buck teeth may benefit from early orthodontic intervention
February 11th 2016Young children (ages six to 10) with severely protruded upper front teeth, commonly called “buck teeth,” are at increased risk for dental trauma and may benefit from an orthodontic correction, according to a study published recently in the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics.
New CDC study finds high periodontal disease prevalence in Southern U.S. states
February 5th 2016In a recent study published by the Journal of Dental Research, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that at 52.79% and 51.10% respectively, New Mexico an d Hawaii have the United States’ highest prevalence of periodontal disease.
Scientists map mouth microbes to pinpoint oral disease origin
February 3rd 2016Bacteria are a well-known cause of oral disease and infection, but new research is examining the relationship between different bacteria in the mouth to see how they interact and, ultimately, tell researchers how bacteria combine to affect overall health.
Study finds link between periodontal disease and increased risk of breast cancer
January 6th 2016Periodontal disease has been linked to a host of medical problems, but now researchers say there’s another risk to be added to the list: breast cancer. Recent research discovered that postmenopausal women with periodontal disease are more likely to develop the cancer than those without the oral health condition.