Better Oral Hygiene Could Reduce COVID-19 Severity
2021-04-21
COVID-19 could pass into people’s lungs from saliva with the virus moving directly from the mouth to the bloodstream, particularly if they are suffering from
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Beetroot Juice Promotes a Healthy Oral Microbiome
2021-03-31
Drinking beetroot juice promotes a mix of mouth bacteria associated with healthier blood vessels and brain function, according to a study of people between the
Bone Replacement Procedure Successfully Treats Children With Jaw Tumors
2021-02-13
A protocol involving tumor removal and immediate jaw reconstruction, replacing jawbone with viable bone from the patient’s own leg, can effectively treat lower-jaw tumors with
COVID-19 Offers New Reasons to Maintain Dental Health
2020-12-16
A recent article by The New York Times presented a very interesting new twist in the dental world as it relates to COVID-19. According to
Carbon Fibers Self-Repair Cracks in Calcium Phosphate Cement
2020-06-12
Material scientists at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the University of Würzburg in Germany have developed a bone replacement based on calcium phosphate cement and
Studies Link Gum Disease With Stroke Risk
2020-02-14
Gum disease was associated with a higher rate of strokes caused by the hardening of large arteries in the brain and with severe artery blockages
Device Accelerates Bone Healing in Difficult Cases
2019-10-23
When a bone breaks, the immune system immediately gets to work, removing pieces of bone and killing germs. The body then forms a soft, protective
Sleep Apnea Linked With Diabetic Macular Edema
2019-10-15
Severe sleep apnea is a risk factor for developing diabetic macular edema, a complication of diabetes that can cause vision loss or blindness, according to
Researchers Grow “Bone in a Dish” in 72 Hours
2019-09-09
Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) have engineered a material that replicates human bone tissue with an unprecedented level of precision, they report,
Prefabricated Blood Vessels May Improve Root Canal Treatment
2017-06-14
Root canals can save teeth that have become infected or decayed, though these teeth may become brittle and susceptible to fracture later. Now, researchers at
Probe Spots Blood Vessel Growth to Reveal Oral Cancer
2016-06-22
More than 48,000 individuals are diagnosed with oral cancer each year in the United States. But it’s often in Stage III or Stage IV by
Student Develops One-Shot Root Canal Alternative
2015-11-18
Instead of performing a root canal, imagine bringing a dying tooth back to life. It may be possible, according to research by Sagar Kaushik. This