Gum disease can lead to gestational diabetes

2009-05-19

Pregnant women with periodontal disease may be at an increased risk of developing gestational diabetes even if they don’t smoke or drink, according to an

Master protein could change perio, osteoporosis treatments

2009-05-18

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry, working with scientists at the University of Michigan and the University of California,

HPV status a strong predictor of oral cancer outcomes

2009-05-17

Patients with certain oral cancers that contain the human papillomavirus (HPV) have better outcomes than similar patients with tumors that lack the virus, according to

Study: Tobacco alters bacteria

2009-05-17

Tobacco alters one of the bacteria responsible for periodontitis, suggesting a reason why smokers are more likely to suffer from the disease, according to University

Zila takes oral cancer concerns to U.S. Congress

2009-05-12

At a congressional hearing today in Washington, DC, U.S. legislators were urged to press the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to immediately expand use

Study: Room for improvement in oral cancer exams

2009-04-23

Who is better positioned to detect oral cancer — dentists or physicians? While both have their strengths, they are also missing opportunities for improved screening

Hu-Friedy, Pelton & Crane focus on waterline safety

2009-04-21

Hu-Friedy and Pelton & Crane have announced a new strategy for addressing infection control in dental waterlines. To expand awareness and knowledge of dental waterline

Teeth defects actually strengthen enamel

2009-04-19

Researchers from George Washington University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology have discovered that the major reason why teeth do not break apart

Mom’s oral health can affect pregnancy, newborns

2009-04-14

Bacteria from a mother’s mouth can be transmitted through the blood and amniotic fluid in the womb to her unborn child, resulting in premature delivery,

Study: Obesity ups risk of periodontal disease

2009-04-13

Obese patients are at increased risk for periodontal disease compared to patients of normal weight, according to a study presented at the recent International Association

Patient sues dentist after developing oral cancer

2009-04-12

A Charleston, WV, dentist is being sued by a patient who claims he did not properly address lesions in her mouth that later turned into

IADR report: BASF develops probiotic agent for caries

2009-03-31

BASF, in collaboration with OrganoBalance, announced this week that it is gearing up to commercialize pro-t-action, a probiotic product designed to eliminate caries-causing bacteria from