Wounds in the mouth heal more slowly in women and older adults, a new study at the University of Illinois at Chicago reveals."While wounds to the skin heal more quickly in women than in men, our study suggested the opposite is true for healing of wounds inside the mouth," said Dr. Phillip Marucha, h...
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A new supplemental therapy that teaches pain coping and biofeedback skills can reduce pain, the potential for chronic pain and health-care costs for millions of Americans suffering from a common jaw disorder, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found.The therapy certainly did the trick f...
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A major 20-year study by psychologists and dentists has cast doubt on the assumption that orthodontic treatment improves psychological well-being.The multidisciplinary team studied the long-term effects of both orthodontic treatment and lack of treatment when a need had been identified in childhood,...
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Imagine having a decayed tooth repaired, painlessly, without drilling or shots of anesthesia to numb the area.Wishful thinking? Not if two studies being conducted at the University at Buffalo's School of Dental Medicine show positive results.In one study, funded by a $100,000 grant by Apollonia, LLC...
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The billions of bacteria and other microscopic critters that live in the mouth unquestionably influence the health of teeth and gums. But do they also cause problems for the heart and blood vessels? And can improving oral health prevent cardiovascular problems? The notion that problems in the mouth...
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Having gum disease is associated with an increased risk of pancreatic cancer, according to a new study. However, the authors caution that further studies are necessary to determine whether the relationship is causal.There are few known risk factors for pancreatic cancer, including cigarette smoking ...
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American scientists have discovered a link between gum disease, which is usually caused by poor oral hygiene, and pancreatic cancer in men."Our study provides the first strong evidence that periodontal disease may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer," said Dr Dominique Michaud of the Harvard Scho...
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Bookings open for the British Dental Association's (BDA) 2007 British Dental Conference and Exhibition, titled Dental dynamics: shaping your future, this week. The event takes place from 24-26 May at the Harrogate International Centre. The event will feature 80 expert presenters and 129 exhibitors. ...
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The General Dental Council (GDC) is seeking a chair and members to help guide the development of training paths for dentists wanting to become specialists.The GDC is inviting applications from experienced professionals to sit on its new Specialist Dental Education Board (SDEB) which will have an imp...
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