Overweight Adults Have Extensive Tooth Wear – Now Scientists Know Why
A new study published today in the journal Clinical Oral Investigations, has found that sugar-sweetened acidic drinks, such as soft drinks, is the common factor…
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Newly Discovered Chemical-Sensing Cells in the Gums Protect Against Periodontitis
Sentinels in the mouth: Special sensory cells in the gums protect against periodontitis Newly discovered chemical-sensing cells in the gums protect the mouth by standing…
Adults Who Lost Teeth More Prone to Heart Attack, Stroke
Tooth loss associated with higher risk of heart disease. Adults missing one or more teeth from nontraumatic events more prone to heart attack, stroke. Adults…
Scientists Shed New Light on How ‘Microbial Dark Matter’ Might Cause Disease
A landmark discovery reveals new insights on the biological, ecological and medical importance of TM7, and could lead to better understanding of other elusive bacteria….
Counties With a Higher Number of Dentists Per Capita Have Lower Rates of Obesity
New research from Yale University shows that counties with a higher number of dentists per capita have strikingly lower rates of obesity, finding that counties…
Beeswax Filling Dates From 6,500 Years Ago
While there are plenty of new technologies going into dentistry, researchers have discovered an ancient 6,500-year-old tooth that provides one of the earliest examples of…
