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Nursing, dental, and medical students train together to improve kids' oral health
Nursing, medical, and dental students can work as a team to improve their knowledge of pediatric oral health
Home remedies: The bad breath battle
There are many causes of bad breath, also called halitosis
Dentists can be the first line of defense against domestic violence
The University of Arizona College of Medicine—Phoenix and Midwestern University have published an article to bring to light the important role dentists can play in identifying domestic violence victims.
This oral appliance could help you (and your partner) sleep better
The study confirmed that the treatment is effective at opening the airways and warrants further collaboration between dentists and doctors in treatment of sleep apnea.
Alerting patients to their risk of gum disease improves inflammation and dental hygiene
In a new study published today in the Journal of Periodontologyresearchers found that using psychological techniques to communicate the risk of developing periodontal disease to patients improved dental hygiene
How a common oral bacteria makes colon cancer more deadly
Researchers at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have determined how F. nucleatum—a common oral bacteria often implicated in tooth decay
Oral bacteria in pancreas linked to more aggressive tumours
The presence of oral bacteria in so-called cystic pancreatic tumours is associated with the severity of the tumour
Antimicrobial film could revolutionize common dental procedures
This non-surgical intervention is applied in water and can be repeatedly applied to existing implant
Oral complications are rare in older women treated for osteoporosis
Oral complications are rare in women taking medications for postmenopausal osteoporosis
Many small kids in US are using too much toothpaste
Too many young kids are using too much toothpaste, increasing their risk of streaky or splotchy teeth when they get older