Coffee could aid in fight against oral cancer
Looking to update your standard lecture on oral cancer prevention? Here’s a tip: Tell your patients to drink coffee. A Japanese study has found that
Looking to update your standard lecture on oral cancer prevention? Here’s a tip: Tell your patients to drink coffee. A Japanese study has found that
A University of Southern California (USC) study published in this month’s Journal of the American Dental Association has found that the risk of osteonecrosis of
The importance of the oral systemic link got another nod when a recent Columbia University study found that people with periodontal disease are more likely
A University of Michigan study has found that regular, nonsurgical periodontal services can lower medical costs for people with diabetes, according to Blue Cross Blue
Sjögren’s syndrome profoundly affects dental care, yet dentists may be overlooking the problem, according to the results of a study on the cover of this
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Dec 1 – People with gingivitis (gum disease) have worse mental function than their peers whose gums are in better shape,
Individuals reporting a history of periodontal disease were more likely to have increased levels of inflammation, a risk factor for heart disease, compared to those
Herpesviruses have long been considered the culprits behind many oral diseases. Now a new study has found a link between endodontic disease and the Epstein-Barr
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov 14 – As prophylaxis against ventilator-associated pneumonia, the probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus plantarum 299 (Lp299) is as effective as the antiseptic
Women who smoke during pregnancy run a higher risk of having a baby with a cleft palate or lip, and babies born to smokers are
Dentists can play a key role in helping cancer patients endure the oral side effects of cancer treatments, according to Sol Silverman, D.D.S., M.A., professor
Blood pressure cuffs? Yes. Amoxicillin? Not so much. Dentists must change the way they attend to their patients’ cardiovascular health, according to oral medicine specialist