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Osteoporosis drug builds bone in patients with gum disease

ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A drug marketed to grow bone in osteoporosis patients also works to heal bone wounds in gum disease patients, a University of Michigan study suggests.
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OHSU School of Dentistry Examines Antimicrobial Drug Interactions in Periodontology

The study is the first time the lux biosensor system has been used to assess drug interactions for treating periodontitis ...
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Women who get dental care have lower risk of heart disease, says study

By Sarah Yang, Media Relations - BERKELEY — 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 heart attacks, stroke and other cardiovascular problems by at least one-third. ...
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FDA Warns three companies to stop making unproven claims on mouth rinses

The FDA today issued warning letters to three companies that manufacture and market mouth rinse products with claims that they remove plaque above the gum line or promote healthy gums. ...
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Dentists Help to Detect Children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

Certain Orofacial Characteristics Can Indicate the Condition...
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Study aims to identify best way of preventing child tooth decay

A £1M study designed to identify the most effective way of preventing child tooth decay in some of South Wales’ most deprived communities has been given the go-ahead....
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New Study Reveals Shocking Levels of Gum Disease

AFTER new research suggesting that more American adults may have gum disease than previously thought, the UK could find itself in a very similar position, says a dental expert....
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Taste genes predict tooth decay

Alexandria, Va., USA – Dental caries is a highly prevalent disease that is disproportionately distributed in the population. ...
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Gum Disease Found to Be Significant Public Health Concern

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Academy of Periodontology suggest more American adults may have gum disease; previous estimates underestimate periodontal disease in the US population. ...
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Children With Asthma No More Likely To Have Tooth Decay

A new study has shown that there is no connection between asthma and tooth decay in children....
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