Simple saliva test may reveal deadly diseases early enough to treat them
UCLA research could lead to a simple saliva test capable of diagnosing – at an early stage – diabetes and cancer, and perhaps neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases.
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Keratins are important in tooth enamel structure
Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide. While oral hygiene and dietary choices promote tooth decay, genetics are also a factor in cavity formation.
Vets dread cat dentals but fear not, help is at hand!
A survey published this year found that over 50% of final year veterinary students in the UK do not feel confident either in discussing orodental problems with clients or in performing a detailed…
Roman-Britons had less gum disease than modern Britons
The Roman-British population from c. 200-400 AD appears to have had far less gum disease than we have today, according to a study of skulls at the Natural History Museum led by a King’s College…
Proper dental care linked to reduced risk of respiratory infections in ICU patients
New research shows vulnerable patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who received enhanced oral care from a dentist were at significantly less risk for developing a lower respiratory tract…
Aphthous ulcers: Causes of mucosal inflammation are unclear
A painful inflamed lesion on the oral mucosa, which often seems to be burning at the periphery: every third individual has at one point had such a lesion – an aphthous ulcer.
A treatment for osteoporosis and bone cancer, employed for the first time in dental filling procedures
Journal of dental Research publishes a paper directed by Salvatore Sauro, Professor at University CEU Cardenal Herrera in Spain, in collaboration with international researchers from Finland…
Seniors Should Remove Dentures at Bedtime
Title: Seniors Should Remove Dentures at BedtimeCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/22/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/23/2014 12:00:00 AM