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July 3, 2019
Genes could play a role in tooth decay and gum disease
Tooth decay and gum disease impact on illness and healthcare spending, yet the role of genetics in dental problems is largely unknown.
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April 11, 2018
Inequalities in dental health are most evident in young children
Inequalities in dental health are most evident in 3 to 6-year-old children, according to a thesis…
April 10, 2018
Mapping arteries could help avoid complications and improve outcomes in oral surgeries
affiliated startup has devised a way to map arteries in the roof of a person’s mouth…
January 16, 2018
More evidence of link between severe gum disease and cancer risk
In largest study to date using dental exams, severe periodontitis associated with 24 percent increased risk…
January 10, 2018
Bisphosphonates Shown to Affect Dental Implant Surgery
December 20, 2017
Poor Oral Health May Put Older Individuals at Increased Risk of Frailty
The presence of oral health problems was linked with greater risks of being frail and developing…
December 12, 2017
Oral Microbiota Indicates Link Between Periodontal Disease and Esophageal Cancer
An analysis of bacteria present in the mouth showed that some types of bacteria that lead…
November 21, 2017
Painless Dental Lasers Can Render Teeth Cavity-Resistant
UCSF Researchers’ Decades of Studies Lead to Development of Lasers that Strengthen Enamel
November 8, 2017
A focus on dental health can protect children from developing overweight
Talking about dental health with children and parents – about what is healthy and unhealthy for…