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Diabetes may weaken teeth and promote tooth decay
Rutgers University Inducing Type 1 diabetes in mice significantly reduced enamel and dentin microhardness. People with both Type 1...
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Chairside Connection: Pregnancy and oral health
An RDH who is passionate about oral health during pregnancy, and an OB/GYN who takes oral health with...
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Root Canals Do Not Impair The Immune System, Dental Professionals Say
USA Today (1/23, Wagner) reports, “Dental experts told USA TODAY that research has shown root canals do not...
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Study: Certain Oral Bacteria Associated With Hypertension In Older Women
HealthDay (3/2, Norton) reports a new study suggests that “older women who harbor certain bacteria in their mouths might...
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Researchers Find Children With Heart Conditions More Likely To Have Poor Oral Health
HealthDay (2/10) reports new research suggests that “children with heart conditions are more likely to have poor oral...
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Light Exposure During Sleep May Be Linked To Increased Blood Sugar, Heart Rate, Study Finds
CNN (3/14, LaMotte) reports, “Sleeping for only one night with a dim light, such as a TV set with...
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Study: Sugarless Gum May Help Prevent Preterm Births
The AP (2/3, Ungar) reports new research suggests that chewing sugarless gum may help prevent premature birth. The study divided...
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Survey: Many People Consider Yellow Teeth Unattractive
DrBicuspid (2/11) reported that in a “survey of 4,906 people” conducted by DentaVox, “80% of respondents said yellow...
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Study: Certain Oral Bacteria Associated With Hypertension In Older Women
HealthDay (3/2, Norton) reports a new study suggests that “older women who harbor certain bacteria in their mouths might...
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Study: E-Cigarette Use May Affect Oral Microbiome, Contribute To Gum Disease
HealthDay (2/22, Norton) reports researchers “tracked the oral health of 84 adults” across three groups – cigarette smokers, e-cigarette...