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Tom's of Maine offers new natural Toddler Training Toothpaste to help start good brushing habits

A baby's first smile is a moment to treasure. Keeping that grin healthy makes parents smile, too. Tom's of Maine, the leading natural oral care brand, is offering parents a new natural Toddler Training Toothpaste to help start good brushing habits with no artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives or dyes.

31 May 2014

Dentists’ awareness can improve oral health of scleroderma patients

A survey of dentists in Massachusetts suggests that their confidence in treating patients with scleroderma may be related to their familiarity with the autoimmune disease.

30 May 2014

State highlights: Mental health funding in Kansas; EHR problems claim CEO's job; 'litany of woes' at IHS

A selection of health policy stories from Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Ohio, and Wyoming.

29 May 2014

Noninvasive laser therapy triggers stem cells to repair enamel of teeth

A Harvard-led team is the first to demonstrate the ability to use low-power light to trigger stem cells inside the body to regenerate tissue, an advance they reported in Science Translational Medicine.

29 May 2014

Red wine could potentially help prevent cavities

For anyone searching for another reason to enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner, here's a good one: A new study has found that red wine, as well as grape seed extract, could potentially help prevent cavities.

22 May 2014

Bacteria that cause gum disease also promote heart disease, shows study

A University of Florida study shows that the same bacteria that cause gum disease also promotes heart disease - a discovery that could change the way heart disease is diagnosed and treated. Researchers report their findings today at the annual meeting of the American Society for Microbiology.

19 May 2014

In-office treatment using balloon sinus dilation is as effective as FESS for chronic sinusitis

New results from a randomized trial published in the American Journal of Rhinology and Allergy demonstrate the benefits of in-office balloon dilation for sufferers of chronic sinusitis.

15 May 2014

Shift switches pain sensor from cold-sensitive to hot-sensitive

Ice cream lovers and hot tea drinkers with sensitive teeth could one day have a reason to celebrate a new finding from Duke University researchers. The scientists have found a very small change in a single protein that turns a cold-sensitive receptor into one that senses heat.

9 May 2014

Scientists discover ancient kitten-sized predator that lived 13 million years ago

A Case Western Reserve University student and his mentor have discovered an ancient kitten-sized predator that lived in Bolivia about 13 million years ago-one of the smallest species reported in the extinct order Sparassodonta.

9 May 2014

Custom-made mouthguards outperform store-bought models in reducing risk of concussion in athletes

When it comes to buying a mouthguard, parents who want to reduce their child's risk of a sports-related concussion should visit a dentist instead of a sporting goods store.

2 May 2014

The view from the ground: How the health law is playing

News outlets examine how political stigma, expectations, understanding and misunderstanding are playing roles in the health law's impact in states like West Virginia, Kentucky and Colorado.

29 Apr 2014

First Edition: April 28, 2014

Today's headlines include a number of stories examining the impact of the health law in various states.

28 Apr 2014

Finnish researchers discover gene mutation in ameloblastoma

A Finnish team of researchers was the first in the world to discover a gene mutation in ameloblastoma, which is a tumour of the jaw.

26 Apr 2014

Oral health: The gateway to your overall health

If the eyes are the windows to your soul, then your mouth is the gateway to your overall health. Research has found a surprising number of links between the state of your oral health and your overall health.

25 Apr 2014

Biting into whole foods can make children rowdy

There's a new secret to get your child to behave at the dinner table-cut up their food and they'll relax. A new Cornell study published in Eating Behaviors, found that when 6-10 year old children ate foods they had to bite with their front teeth- such as drumsticks, whole apples, or corn on the cob- they were rowdier than when these foods had been cut.

23 Apr 2014

Oral-B introduces three latest advancements at British Dental Conference and Exhibition

At the British Dental Conference and Exhibition, Oral-B introduced three of its latest advancements to dental professionals: TEST DRIVE power brush trial programme, CROSS ACTION brush head and SmartSeries electric toothbrush with Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.

22 Apr 2014

Scientists discover a new process for making fast, efficient crystalline organic semiconductors

Sometimes engineers invent something before they fully comprehend why it works. To understand the "why," they must often create new tools and techniques in a virtuous cycle that improves the original invention while also advancing basic scientific knowledge.

22 Apr 2014

Teeth News and Research

Latest Teeth News and Research

Tom's of Maine offers new natural Toddler Training Toothpaste to help start good brushing habits

Dentists’ awareness can improve oral health of scleroderma patients

State highlights: Mental health funding in Kansas; EHR problems claim CEO's job; 'litany of woes' at IHS

Noninvasive laser therapy triggers stem cells to repair enamel of teeth

Red wine could potentially help prevent cavities

Bacteria that cause gum disease also promote heart disease, shows study

In-office treatment using balloon sinus dilation is as effective as FESS for chronic sinusitis

Shift switches pain sensor from cold-sensitive to hot-sensitive

Scientists discover ancient kitten-sized predator that lived 13 million years ago

Custom-made mouthguards outperform store-bought models in reducing risk of concussion in athletes

The view from the ground: How the health law is playing

First Edition: April 28, 2014

Finnish researchers discover gene mutation in ameloblastoma

Oral health: The gateway to your overall health

Biting into whole foods can make children rowdy

Oral-B introduces three latest advancements at British Dental Conference and Exhibition

Scientists discover a new process for making fast, efficient crystalline organic semiconductors

Drugs used to treat osteoporosis appear to prevent cell membrane repair

New online crowdfunding platform aims to create awareness about choking accidents

State roundup: Federal judge lets Ariz. abortion rules stand; Mich. Medicaid expands

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

Teeth News and Research

Latest Teeth News and Research

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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