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Researchers Find Fluoride Varnish Reduces Caries Development In Children

DrBicuspid (7/26) reported, “Quarterly application of a casein phosphopeptide-amorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP) fluoride varnish reduces the development of caries in young children, according to…

Review Finds Sugar Consumption A Risk Factor In Dental Caries, Chronic Diseases

Food Navigator (7/22, Askew) reported the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) “undertook a comprehensive review of the scientific literature examining the link between sugar…

Study: Alcohol Use Associated With Increased Risk Of Oral Cancer

DrBicuspid (7/16) reported, “Alcohol use leads to an increased risk of some cancers, including oral cancer, according to a study conducted by the World…

Study: Vaping Associated With Increase In Untreated Caries

DrBicuspid (7/20, Allegretto) reports a study found that “vaping electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) was associated with an increase of untreated caries.” After examining “data from 4,618…

Dentists Seeing Increase In Bruxism During Pandemic

ABC News (7/12, Leyden, Widmer) reports that “research has continued to show increases in far-reaching physical and mental health problems” during the COVID-19 pandemic, and…

Periodontal Disease Associated With Kidney Function Decline In Some Patients, Study Finds

Healio (7/7, Webb) reported, “Specific markers of periodontal disease were associated with eGFR decline during a six-year period,” a study team concluded after assessing “data…

Study: Limited Exposure To Fluoridated Water, High Sugar Intake Increase Tooth Decay Risk By 70%

Dentistry Today (7/7) said a team of Australian researchers found that “children with limited exposure to fluoridated water and a high sugar intake are 70%…

Tooth Loss May Increase Risk Of Cognitive Impairment, Dementia, Research Suggests

DrBicuspid (7/8, Madans) reports a new meta-analysis suggests that “tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia,” and “the risk of cognitive…

Demand For Cosmetic Dentistry Increases As Pandemic Restrictions Ease

NBC News (6/16, Silva) reports that dentists are seeing an increase in demand for cosmetic dental treatments as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and…