News tagged with periodontal care
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a wise investment
Faced with plummeting investments and an unsteady job market, many Americans are feeling the effects of the recent economic crisis. In fact, a recent study by the American Psychological Association found that over 80 percent ...
Feb 06, 2009 |
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New data show periodontal treatment doesn't reduce preterm birth risk
The study, involving researchers from Duke University Medical Center and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is one of the largest randomized trials to date to look at the link between the two conditions.
Jan 29, 2009 |
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Clinical trial for dry mouth
A clinical trial using an all-natural lozenge to treat dry mouth, a condition that impacts 40 percent of American adults, is under way at Georgia Health Sciences University College of Dental Medicine.
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Mar 16, 2011 |
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Asthma tied to bacterial communities in the airway
Asthma may have a surprising relationship with the composition of the species of bacteria that inhabit bronchial airways, a finding that could suggest new treatment or even potential cures for the common inflammatory disease, ...
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Feb 17, 2011 |
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Use of alcohol-free antibacterial mouth-rinse is associated with decrease in preterm birth
In a study to be presented today at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, The Pregnancy Meeting, in San Francisco, researchers will present findings that show that use of non alcohol antibacterial ...
Feb 11, 2011 |
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Powerful 3-D X-rays for kids in braces should be the exception, not the rule
(PhysOrg.com) -- Some orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3-D X-ray imaging for simple orthodontic cases before considering traditional 2-D imaging, suggests a paper published ...
Jan 26, 2011 |
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Healthy gums may lead to healthy lungs
Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of Periodontology. A new study suggests that periodontal disease may increase the risk for respir ...
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Jan 18, 2011 |
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Growth factor regenerates tooth supporting structures: Results of a large randomized clinical trial
It is well known that oral infection progressively destroys periodontal tissues and is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults. A major goal of periodontal treatment is regeneration of the tissues lost to periodontitis. ...
Nov 08, 2010 |
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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 ...
Oct 01, 2010 |
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Gum disease found to be significant public health concern
The prevalence of periodontal disease in the United States may be significantly higher than originally estimated. Research published in the Journal of Dental Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...
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Sep 22, 2010 |
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Successful periodontal therapy may reduce the risk of preterm birth: dental study
A collaboration led by a periodontal researcher from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found a possible link between the success of gum-disease treatment and the likelihood of giving birth prematurely, ...
Sep 15, 2010 |
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Landmark dental school study uses genetic test to help predict gum disease
University of Michigan School of Dentistry has signed an agreement with Interleukin Genetics Inc. to conduct what may be the largest clinical study to date using genetic testing to assess the risk for gum disease.
Aug 12, 2010 |
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