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Vaping Exposes Users To Potentially Harmful Industrial Compounds, Researchers Say

Bloomberg (10/6, Kary) reports, “Vaping exposes users to around 2,000 chemicals, including potentially harmful industrial compounds, according to a study of four popular brands…

Study: Over 20% Of Children Have Decay By First Dental Visit

DrBicuspid (10/7, Madans) reports a new study has found that “more than 20% of children need restorative treatment by the time of their first…

Fruits, Vegetables Linked To Better Mental Health In Children Of All Ages, Study Finds

HealthDay (9/28, Reinberg) reported, “Teens who eat lots of fruits and vegetables are likely to enjoy better mental health. That’s the key takeaway from a…

Earliest Known Proof Of Caries Found In Mammal That Lived 54M Years Ago

DrBicuspid (9/17, Busch) reported, “The oldest known evidence of caries in a mammal was found in the fossils of a monkeylike animal that lived 54…

Survey: Many Patients Unaware Of How Alcohol Consumption, Smoking Affect Oral Health

DrBicuspid (9/17, Pablos) reported that “market research platform DentaVox asked 5,551 people how their lifestyle affected their oral health,” and “the responses weren’t always…

Study: Tooth Color Plays A Role In How People Are Perceived

DrBicuspid (9/21, Pablos) reports, “In a recent study on tooth color, participants ranked models with white teeth as more popular, friendly, intelligent, and confident,”…

DentistryIQ: “Over The Counter: Is Chewing Gum Good For Your Teeth”

In a video on DentistryIQ (9/20), Dr. David Rice, chief editor of DentistryIQ, discussed how chewing sugar-free gum can be good for teeth. He said that…

Dislike Of Vegetables May Stem From Children’s Saliva, Researchers Say

DrBicuspid (9/22) reported new research suggests that “children’s dislike of raw cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage, may be connected to the salivary…

Regular Dental Visits Can Help With Early Oral Cancer Detection

In a consumer-focused article, HealthDay (9/6, Montgomery) reports that “approximately 40,000 Americans are diagnosed with oral cancer annually, and nearly 60 percent will be alive…