Oil pulling for oral health: To swish or not to swish?

byTufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter scrolling social media, you might be tempted to ditch your typical oral care regimen in favor of melted coconut oil, or other similar oils, for a

Updated on: August 31,2024 0

Oil pulling for oral health: To swish or not to swish?

byTufts UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainAfter scrolling social media, you might be tempted to ditch your typical oral care regimen in favor of melted coconut oil, or other similar oils, for a

Updated on:August 31,2024 0

Individuals with complications of diabetes are at higher risk of gum disease, Danish study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the

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Individuals with complications of diabetes are at higher risk of gum disease, Danish study finds

byDiabetologiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainGum disease is more common in individuals with microvascular complications of diabetes, new research being presented at the annual meeting of the

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Dental visits found to increase with support from pediatric providers

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.18217Primary care pediatric clinicians could influence parents' decisions to ta

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Dental visits found to increase with support from pediatric providers

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.18217Primary care pediatric clinicians could influence parents' decisions to ta

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Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride

by Charlotte Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in

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Pediatrician explains why children need fluoride

by Charlotte Lewis, MD, MPH, FAAP, American Academy of PediatricsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFluoride helps prevent tooth decay and makes your child's teeth stronger. Fluoride can be found in

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Immunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise

byUniversity of PittsburghMicroparticles containing the immune-modulating compound CCL2. Credit: Julie Kobyra, University of PittsburghTargeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodon

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Immunotherapy for gum disease? Study in mice shows promise

byUniversity of PittsburghMicroparticles containing the immune-modulating compound CCL2. Credit: Julie Kobyra, University of PittsburghTargeting the immune system could prevent or treat periodon

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Ulcers, cracks and sores—what your mouth can tell you about your health

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Greek philosopher Zeno of Citiumonce saidthat we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much

Updated on: September 11,2024 0

Ulcers, cracks and sores—what your mouth can tell you about your health

by Dan Baumgardt,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe Greek philosopher Zeno of Citiumonce saidthat we have two ears and one mouth so that we can listen twice as much

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Disrupting Wnt signaling in the junctional epithelium stem cell niche causes periodontitis, research finds

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study that evaluated how biochemical inhibition of endogenous Wnt signaling affects barrier functions

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Disrupting Wnt signaling in the junctional epithelium stem cell niche causes periodontitis, research finds

by International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial ResearchCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study that evaluated how biochemical inhibition of endogenous Wnt signaling affects barrier functions

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Researcher examines the relationship between gum disease and arthritis

by Science in Public3D images of mouse paws created using live micro CT scanning. The image on the right highlights evidence of bone loss in the joints of a mouse with gum disease. Credit: Melissa Can

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Researcher examines the relationship between gum disease and arthritis

by Science in Public3D images of mouse paws created using live micro CT scanning. The image on the right highlights evidence of bone loss in the joints of a mouse with gum disease. Credit: Melissa Can

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Why isn’t dental health considered primary medical care?

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Why isn’t dental health considered primary medical care?

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Toothache sufferers turn to antibiotics for 'cure' on social media

by Nigel Barlow,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media is used extensively to seek antibiotics, avoid dental treatment and provide support to people with toothache

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Toothache sufferers turn to antibiotics for 'cure' on social media

by Nigel Barlow,University of ManchesterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSocial media is used extensively to seek antibiotics, avoid dental treatment and provide support to people with toothache

Updated on:November 13,2023 14

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic

Updated on: November 15,2024 0

Gut Microbiome Changes as Early Indicators of Rheumatoid Arthritis Development

The intricate relationship between the gut microbiome and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has become a significant area of research, with recent studies providing valuable insights into how gut bacteria might influence the onset and progression of this chronic

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3 million Americans have dental implants — but procedure wasn’t always ‘routine’

Updated on: October 11,2024 0

3 million Americans have dental implants — but procedure wasn’t always ‘routine’

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