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Lower risk of heart disease in women with great dental care, study shows

A new study led by a University of California, Berkeley, researcher could give women a little extra motivation to visit their dentist more regularly. The study suggests that women who get dental care reduce their risk of ...

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created Oct 01, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

1 in 4 Californian children have never seen a dentist, study finds

Lack of dental care continues to be a significant problem for American children, who miss about 1.6 million school days each year due to dental disease.

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created Jul 07, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Dentistry, a high-tech version: Robots not far off, doctor says

Robots may practice dentistry one day, but there will always be humans telling you to open wide, said a teacher on the cutting edge of tooth care.

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created Nov 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Special workplace benefits help relieve stress, improve bottom line

(PhysOrg.com) -- While hundreds of thousands of American workers are losing jobs these days, many more are stressed out. For those fortunate to still have jobs in this down economy, however, companies can help alleviate workplace ...

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created Feb 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Children more likely to visit the dentist if their parents do too

Whether or not children receive regular dental care is strongly associated with their parents' history of seeking dental care. A new report to appear in the journal Pediatrics, which has been released online, is the first ...

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created Feb 01, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Some bisphosphonates users unfamiliar with drug's possible side effects on oral health

People undergoing bisphosphonate therapy to prevent or treat osteoporosis (a thinning of the bones) may be unfamiliar with the drug and possible adverse side effects on oral health, according to a study in the May issue ...

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created May 26, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Expecting? Don't neglect your teeth

Even though most people are aware that good oral health is essential for the overall health of both mother and child, misunderstandings about the safety of dental care during pregnancy may cause pregnant women to avoid seeing ...

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created Nov 23, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Research shows sharp rise in hospital admissions for children's dental care

Researchers from Peninsula Dental School and the UCL Eastman Dental Institute have used data from the Hospital Episodes Statistics resource to identify a marked increase in the number of hospital admissions for children with ...

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created Apr 10, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Dental costs take bite out of family farmer and rancher budgets

A new report issued by The Access Project and Brandeis University found that the costs of dental care represent more of a financial burden on families and individuals than has been previously recognized. In a survey of family ...

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created Apr 29, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0