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Researchers take a close look at invisible communities of microbes in the mouth

Most people know that good oral hygiene - brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits - is linked to good health. Colorado State University microbiome researchers offer fresh evidence to support that conventional wisdom, by taking a close look at invisible communities of microbes that live in every mouth.

2 Mar 2020

Vitamin D in pregnancy reduces risk of enamel defects in offspring

An important randomized trial shows that when vitamin D is supplemented at high doses in the last three months of pregnancy, there is a fall in the occurrence of enamel defects in the deciduous (milk) and permanent teeth of the offspring by half, over the next 6 years, compared to a low dose supplementation. However, the incidence of caries was not affected.

27 Jan 2020

Using micromotors to improve dental patient care

If you’ve ever suffered from a toothache, you know that the pain it causes can be life-disrupting. Alarmingly, there are growing numbers of people across the UK waiting for dental treatment in pain.

10 Jan 2020

New study explores the effect of obesity on non-surgical periodontal care

Obesity and gum (periodontal) disease are among the most common non-communicable diseases in the United States--and studies show these chronic conditions may be related.

3 Dec 2019

Using behavioral sciences to promote oral health

2019 marks the Centennial of the Journal of Dental Research. Over the last century the JDR has been dedicated to the dissemination of new knowledge and information on all sciences relevant to dentistry and to the oral cavity and associated structures in health and disease.

22 Nov 2019

Tips to help older adults maintain good oral health

Older adults are at an especially high risk for mouth and tooth infections and the complications that can come with these problems.

10 Nov 2019

Oral health plays increasing role in overall health of the elderly

Oral health is a critical component to overall health for all ages, but according to dental and medical experts from UConn Health, vigilance is especially critical for the elderly.

26 Sep 2019

ADHA comments on a study linking maternal fluoride exposure during pregnancy and children's IQ scores

The American Dental Hygienists' Association supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective method for reducing the incidence of dental caries throughout the lifespan.

30 Aug 2019

Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite frequent brushing

Elite athletes have high rates of oral disease despite brushing their teeth more frequently than most people, finds a new UCL study.

25 Aug 2019

Charcoal-based toothpaste comes with 'real risks'

Scientists have concluded that there are no proven benefits for toothpaste containing activated charcoal and that it may actually increase the risk of tooth decay and staining.

13 May 2019

OMICS Group acquires Oral Health and Dental Management journal

OMICS Group is proud to announce the acquisition of the journal: Oral Health and Dental Management, a dentistry research based quality journal. With this acquisition, the glory heads high and both the organizations join hands together for fulfillment of making healthcare information Open Access.

11 Apr 2019

Gum disease bacterium releases toxins that may cause Alzheimer's

Researchers have provided the strongest evidence to date that a bacterium involved in periodontitis contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.

8 Apr 2019

Oral bacteria in pancreas associated with tumor severity

The presence of oral bacteria in so-called cystic pancreatic tumours is associated with the severity of the tumour, a study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Gut reports. It is hoped that the results can help to improve diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer.

14 Mar 2019

Effective tooth-brushing coupled with good oral hygiene can help prevent erectile dysfunction

Men who suffer from periodontitis, a disease characterized by inflammation of the gums and damage to the structures that surround and support the teeth, are at greater risk of experiencing erectile dysfunction.

12 Mar 2019

Western Dental offers tips to prevent bad breath

Western Dental & Orthodontics has some advice for those who strive to maintain fresh breath.

4 Mar 2019

Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to dentist can promote heart health

Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist can support cardiovascular health. This, in a nutshell, is what dental and heart experts agreed today at a joint workshop in Madrid.

19 Feb 2019

Orthodontic treatment does not guarantee future dental health

A commonly held belief among the general public is orthodontic treatment will prevent future tooth decay. Research undertaken at the University of Adelaide has found that this is not the case.

21 Jan 2019

Study examines performance of skilled nursing care residents with cognitive difficulties

After a hospital stay, many older adults will be discharged to a skilled nursing facility to recover. The goal of this type of short-term nursing care is to help patients regain their ability to function and perform their daily activities to the best of their ability so they can return home, if possible.

21 Dec 2018

RKI publishes new data on disease prevention and utilization of medical services

Has tooth brushing frequency improved among children and adolescents? At what age is occupational therapy most commonly used? How many girls have been vaccinated against Human papillomavirus (HPV)? What influence does social status have on the utilization of medical services?

12 Dec 2018

Periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer's

Long-term exposure to periodontal disease bacteria causes inflammation and degeneration of brain neurons in mice that is similar to the effects of Alzheimer's disease in humans, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

4 Oct 2018