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Jan 17th, 2009
Scientists have developed a new dental product to identify plaque build-up in the mouth before it is visible to the human eye.
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Jan 10th, 2009
Achieving cavity-free status has little to do with fluoride intake.
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Jan 2nd, 2009
According to a report published January 1 in the Journal of the American Dental Association, women are at risk from jaw infection, even with short-term use of commonly used osteoporosis drugs.
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Jan 1st, 2009
Researchers at the University Of Southern California, School Of Dentistry release results of clinical data that links oral bisphosphonates to increased jaw necrosis. The study is among the first to acknowledge that even short-term use of common oral osteoporosis drugs may leave the jaw vulnerable to devastating necrosis, according to the report appearing in the January 1 Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA).
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Dec 21st, 2008
A trip to the dentist for tartar removal and teeth cleaning can reduce our risk of heart disease. Treatment of mild to moderate gum disease was found to reverse thickness and calm inflammation in the endothelium (lining) of the carotid artery in 35 individuals studied.
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Dec 19th, 2008
Do you grind or clench your teeth while you sleep? The truth is, most people occasionally do this at night without even knowing it. It is usually a loved one kept awake due to the grinding who detects the habit.
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Dec 16th, 2008
Proper dental care can reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, a leading cause of heart disease as research links inflamed gums and heart disease.
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Dec 16th, 2008
Brushing intubated hospital patients' teeth three times a day reduces their risk of pneumonia by 50 percent, according to an Israeli study scheduled for publication in a nursing journal.
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Dec 5th, 2008
Many dentists and dental office staff have realized the benefits of electronic claim submission; however, very few dental professionals have taken advantage of electronic predeterminations.
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Dec 4th, 2008
Are you unhappy with your smile but aren't sure what cosmetic, corrective options are available? Many cosmetic options exist to improve your smile.
