USA, July 18, 2024 - Dental plaque could result in premature death in cancer patients, according to a new study.
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WASHINGTON, USA, July 4, 2024 - A new study among over 500 respondents aged 48 and over has found that dental health is the third most important medical concern among this population. BOSTON, Mass., USA/Kuopio, Finland July 1, 2024 - As a high number of teeth has been associated with higher survival rates in the past, researchers at the Boston University School of Dental Medicine examined the relationship between various types of dental prostheses and cardiovascular mortality. USA, June 25, 2024 - A toothbrush is our tool to keep our teeth clean and our breath fresh but, did you know, they can harbor bacteria that grow and diversify over time? Designed to improving flossing habits and compliance with home care recommendations for patients with orthodontic appliances, bridges or dental implants, EasyThread Floss is threader floss packaged in a traditional floss dispenser. According to a recent study, 17% of adults in Australia do not eat particular types of food because of the presence of dental problems. The study was carried out by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare and was discussed in report on oral health conditions in 2011. Dental professionals in Germany are urging caution against assuming that stevia, a widely known sugar substitute, is safer to teeth than granulated sugar. The dentists say that this assumption is not supported by adequate scientific evidence. Dental care professionals from Eludril and Elgydium report in their presentation at a meeting of the Society for General Microbiology that gum disease can be linked to heart disorders later on. Historically, dental experts have highlighted various theories connecting gum disease to cardiac disorders. Karen Isbister and Carrie Clotworthy, 2 dental hygiene professionals from the United States, recently created a new app to help dental hygiene students studying oral hygiene. In 2011, both dentist hygenists designed ‘Pass It’ which includes 1,000 dental hygiene questions in a board-style game. The new app can be used on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. According to a new study, liquorice has at least two substances that can alter the growth of a number of bacterial organisms that cause tooth decay and gum disease. The findings of the study appear in the Journal of Natural Products. |