Billions of people across the globe are suffering from major untreated dental problems, according to a new report led by Professor Wagner Marcenes of Queen Mary, University of London, published in the Journal of Dental Research.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., USA: Although preventive dental visits are considered important for good oral health, relatively little is known about whether they actually reduce the number of subsequent dental visits or costs. DIAMANTINA, Brazil: New research from Brazil has suggested that perinatal factors, such as breastfeeding, are closely associated with the development of tooth enamel defects in children. In a research letter in the October 2012 issue of J AM ACAD DERMATOL titled “The effects of isotretinoin on wisdom tooth extraction,” by Jyoti Sharma, Diane M. Thiboutot, and Andrea L. Zaenglein (pp. 794-795), a discussion is made of of the medicine more commonly known as Accutane. THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) -- Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, a new study contends. Bothered by a toothache? Fearful that the dental drill will hurt more than the toothache, many people choose to hold off on treatment until the bitter end. Here’s a brief list of everyday teeth cheats, or simple habits you should adopt to increase the lifetime of your teeth. A lack of fluoride exposure may be posing some problems in a Canadian city. Clinical trials continue. Data presented to oral medicine conference WASHINGTON - Thousands of dental patients in Oklahoma are anxiously awaiting the results of tests for hepatitis and HIV after health officials revealed an oral surgeon operated his practice under unsanitary conditions. |