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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 and Type 2 diabetes are prone…

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 her patients very seriously, share their…

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 impair the immune system” despite what…

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 be at increased risk of developing…

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 health and teeth in fair or…

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 the sound off, raised the blood…

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 over 10,000 women into two groups…

Study: Periodontal Disease Associated With Colorectal Cancer

Medscape (2/10, Worcester, Subscription Publication) reports a new study suggests that “periodontal disease (PD) may increase the risk of sporadic colorectal cancer (CRC).” In the…

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 teeth are less attractive than white…