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Gum Disease-Causing Bacteria also Induces Protective Protein to Destroy Jaw Bone

Researchers at University of Michigan have found that the newly-discovered bacterium that leads to gum disease is also responsible for triggering a normally

Seven Million Brits Do Not Brush Their Teeth Regularly

A new survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has found that seven million Britons do not clean their teeth regularly. The survey

Cheese may Protect Teeth from Cavities

Cheese and other dairy products can help prevent cavities, finds study. The study sampled 68 subjects ranging in age from 12 to 15, and the authors looked

Oral Conditions Affect 3.9 Billion People Worldwide

A paper titled "Global Burden of Oral Conditions in 1990-2010: A Systemic Analysis" has been published by the International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR).

Billions Worldwide Suffer from Major Tooth Decay, Says Report

Billions of people across the world are suffering from dental problems, shows report published in the iJournal of Dental Research/i. Professor

Diet Soda Habit can Cause Dental Problems

Too much intake of diet soda can have a negative effect on your teeth, shows study. Methamphetamine, crack cocaine and soda-sweetened or not-are

Super Specialty Dental Care Chain to Boost Oral Care in India

Clove, multi-specialty dental care chain from the house of Star Dental, announced aggressive business plans to launch 40 company owned clinics across India over the next one year.

Key to Tooth Renewal in Humans may Lie With Alligators

In a finding that could help stimulate tooth regeneration in humans, a team of international researchers has discovered unique cellular and molecular

Throwing Your Toothbrush Out After Sorethroat Not Necessary

Researchers at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) reveal that it is not necessary to throw away your old toothbrush and get a new one after you recover from sorethroat, cold or flu.

Nutrition Plays Key Role in Oral Health, Says Research Paper

A strong link between the food people eat and their oral health has been established in a recent study. The Academy's position paper highlighted

Study Shows How Fluoride Fights Tooth Decay

Recent study has finally solved the mystery of how the fluoride in drinking water, toothpastes, mouth rinses and other oral-care products prevents tooth decay.

Dentist in the Dock After Pulling Out All of Patient's Teeth

An Indianapolis dentist is facing a huge legal trouble after he pulled out all 29 teeth from an autistic man who had gone in for a simple dental procedure.

Research Finds Iceman Otzi Had Bad Teeth

Researchers are reporting that the Neolithic mummy Otzi had a large number of oral diseases and dentition problems that are still widespread today. As Prof.

Missing Wisdom Teeth May be Due to Childhood Dental Anesthesia

Researchers from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine have found that children who received dental anesthesia in their gums between the ages of

Dental Bib Clips Continue to Harbor Bacteria Even After Being Disinfected

Despite standard disinfection procedures used in hygiene clinics, dental bib clips continue to harbor bacteria from patient, dental clinician and the

Good Oral Hygiene Wards Off Stroke Risk

Regular dental visits and keeping the teeth clean can help prevent conditions that can lead to a stroke, says research. A team from the Taipei

Exposure from Dental Amalgam Fillings may be Overestimated by Common Test

University of Michigan researchers have revealed that a common test used to determine mercury exposure from dental amalgam fillings may significantly overestimate the amount released from fillings.

Mouth Bugs Shed Light on Gum Disease

Microbes from the human mouth provides insight into periodontitis. Periodontitis is a disease marked by inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth.

Adults also Benefit from Adding Fluoride in Water

A study has found that adding fluoride in water is beneficial for adults as well. It reduces tooth decay in adults of all ages, the study found. The

Research Suggests Mouthrinse Clears Plaque Better Than Toothbrush

A new American research has suggested that mouthrinse beats toothbrush in clearing plaque and gingivitis (inflamed gums), more than brushing alone. "It's

Mouthrinse Reduces Plaque, Gingivitis

In addition to regular toothbrushing the use of a germ-killing mouthrinse can reduce plaque and gingivitis, reveals study published in General Dentistry.

25-year-old Wears Dentures Due to Soft-drink Addiction

William Kennewell, 25, from Australia enjoyed drinking cola more than water. Courtesy this habit, in the place of sparkling white permanent teeth, what he has is a full set of dentures.

Gum Disease Found to Worsen Infection in Animal Model of AIDS

The number of viral variants in moderate gum disease in an animal model exposed to an AIDS- like virus were high in number, causing infection and greater

Link Between Tooth Development and Their Weaning Questioned by Harvard Researchers

Researchers at Harvard University have questioned the studies that link juvenile primate tooth development with their weaning and said that tooth development

Soft Drinks Can Cause Tooth Decay

Consumption of sugary beverages, particularly soft drinks and sports drinks, could be hard on your teeth and cause dental decay, researchers say. "There

Study Reveals Beta-Catenin Molecule is Critical for Tooth Root Formation

Researchers from the Chonbuk National University Korea School of Dentistry have published a new study in the Journal of Dental Research which sheds light

Gingivitis Makes Immune System Shut Down Processes That Could Destroy It

Researchers have identified how the bacterium Porphyromonas gingivalis, which causes gum disease, manages to manipulate the body's immune system to shut

Leeds Boy Gets 9,000 Compensation After Dentist Fails to Spot Tooth Decay

A 5-year old boy in Leeds received over 9,000 in compensation after a dentist failed to spot tooth decay in time, leading to the boy losing 13 of his 20 milk teeth due to rotting.

Dental Burr Lodges in Woman's Lung During Implant Procedure

A 60-year old woman's worst dentist nightmare came true during her visit to a dental clinic in Sweden after the dental drill dropped loose before being lodged in her lung.

Vitamin D Linked to Lower Rates of Tooth Decay

In a recent study it was found that vitamin D is associated with 50 percent reduction in the incidence of tooth decay. "My main goal was to summarize

Children Inherit Fear of The Dentist From Parents

A new study has revealed that parents pass on the fear of visiting the dentist to children. The study confirms the emotional transmission of dentist

Dentist's Waiting Room Magazines 'May Spread Germs'

Magazines in a dentist's waiting room can do more harm than good by spreading germs though they are meant to provide a welcome distraction before facing the dentist, infection experts have claimed.

Kissing Dogs can Cause Gum Disease: Research

Dog owners who kiss their pets could catch gum disease, warn experts. Japanese researchers examined dental plaque from 66 dogs, as well as dental

6,500-Year-Old Human Jaw Bone Shows Evidence of Early Human Dentistry

A new study published in the journal PLoS ONE reveals new evidence of early human dentistry after researchers found a 6,500 year old human jaw bone in which a tooth showed traces of beeswax filling.

New Patch Could Help Prevent Tooth Decay

A new microscopically thin film developed by Japanese scientists help prevent tooth decay or make the tooth appear whiter. The "tooth patch"

Research Highlights New Discovery Related to Gum Disease

A way to prevent inflammation and bone loss surrounding the teeth has been identified by a University of Louisville scientist. He has achieved this by

Mothers can Help Where It Hurts Kids the Most: Study

A British study has found that over a million children under five have at least two fillings because their mothers fail to make them brush their teeth.

Coconut Oil Could Combat Tooth Decay: Study

Coconut oil has the ability to attack the bacteria that causes tooth decay. It could also be incorporated into commercial dental care products, say scientists.

New Study Estimates the Prevalence and Severity of Periodontits Among US Adults

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Paul Eke has conducted a new study, titled 'Prevalence of Periodontis in Adults in the United States: 2009

Pain-Free Alternative to Dentist Drill Developed

You can enjoy a painless visit to your dentist in future after a team of American researchers revealed that they have developed a new device that could

Mom's Emotions Can Impact Child's Dental Health

A new study has suggested that a mother's emotional health and education level during her child's earliest years influence oral health at age 14. Researchers

Brushing Teeth Regularly Could Lower Dementia Risk

Women who brush their teeth regularly could keep their memory sharp later in life, finds study from the University of California. Researchers

Scientists Find Evidence That New Capsules Help in Gum Disease

New biomimetic controlled-release capsules help in gum disease, say scientists. "Our technology uses controlled-release capsules filled with

Toothaches Linked to Poor Academic Performance in Kids

Poor oral hygiene in children may not only lead to toothaches but can also lead to poor performance in the school, according to a new study by researchers

Color of Your Teeth can Reveal Your Age

The color of your teeth may be revealing a little more than your oral hygiene habits after a new study published in the journal PLoS ONE revealed that

Human Teeth as Strong as Those of Tiger Sharks

A new study conducted by a team of German researchers has found that human teeth are smaller in size and number, their strength is comparable to those of a tiger shark.

Shark Teeth Have Built-in Toothpaste

Teeth of sharks contain fluoride - an active component of most toothpastes and dental care mouthwashes. This helps to explain why sharks are so

Permanent Dental Implants- Just What the Dentist Ordered for the Toothless

Permanent dental implants can be a boon to victims of edentulism, a condition where all teeth are missing in the jaw. In India, there has been a steep

Spoof of Rap Song Being Used to Teach Kids to Brush Properly

A public service ad released by the Oregon Dental Association is attempting to teach kids how to brush properly in a fun way by releasing an educational

Dental Fillings in Children Connected to Risk of Anxiety, Depression

More than 50% of elementary school children in U.S have tooth decay and cavities which may need fillings. For nearly four decades, dentists have been