Scientists studying young adults in New Zealand have revealed that smoking cannabis (marijuana), independent of tobacco, is a potential risk factor for gum disease.
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A research study presented at the 2007 Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society, found that chewing gum before an afternoon snack helped reduce hunger, diminish cravings and promote fullness among individuals who limit their overall calorie intake. Calorie intake from snacks was significant
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AP - A shortage of National Health Service dentists in England has led some people to pull out their own teeth or use super glue to stick crowns back on, a study says.
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The American Dental Association (ADA) today announced new advice to consumers about good oral health habits. For the first time, the ADA will now supplement its recommendations with the message that the use of ADA-Accepted antimicrobial mouthrinse helps prevent and reduce plaque and gingivitis. The
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Even when fluoridated water is the most consumed item, cavities are extensive when diets are poor, according to a study in Caries Research.(1) Burt and colleagues studied low-income African-American adults, 14-years-old and over, living in Detroit, Michigan, where water suppliers add fluoride che
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An immune system component that is a primary cause of bone destruction and inflammation in autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis actually protects bone in the oral cavity from infectious pathogens that play a major role in periodontal disease in humans, research at the University at Buff
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On April 19, 2007 the American Heart Association (AHA) published its updated recommendations for the prevention of infective endocarditis in heart patients scheduled to undergo dental procedures. The new guideline will significantly affect oral and maxillofacial surgery practice patterns and simpli
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The mouth is a tough environment - which is why dentists do not give lifetime guarantees. Despite their best efforts, a filling may eventually crack under the stress of biting, chewing and teeth grinding, or secondary decay may develop where the filling binds to the tooth. Fully 70 percent of all d
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The GDC has closed the specialist list in Surgical Dentistry and transferred dentists on this list to a reconfigured Oral Surgery list. The move brings UK arrangements for oral surgery into line with those in Europe and elsewhere, and will mean greater clarity for patients and practitioners about t
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