News articles tagged with 'dental'
CWRU researcher sends message to postmenopausal women: 'Increase yearly dental checkups'
— 11 Mar 2011 15:16 | HealthPostmenopausal women have a new health message to hear. Two annual dental checkups aren't enough. Older women need more, according to research findings from the Case Western Reserve…
Commonly prescribed osteoporosis drug associated with very low risk of serious jaw disease
— 15 Feb 2011 16:00 | HealthA commonly prescribed osteoporosis drug is associated with a slightly elevated risk of developing the rare, but serious condition, osteonecrosis of the jaw; nonetheless the risk remains…
Powerful 3-D X-rays for kids in braces should be the exception, not the rule
— 29 Jan 2011 18:28 | HealthSome orthodontists may be exposing young patients to unnecessary radiation when they order 3-D X-ray imaging for simple orthodontic cases before considering traditional 2-D imaging,…
New device set to combat fear of the dentist's drill
— 10 Jan 2011 19:04 | TechnologyAn innovative device which cancels out the noise of the dental drill could spell the end of people's anxiety about trips to the dentist, according to experts at King's College London,…
Toothache more common among minority and special needs children
— 2 Nov 2010 15:30 | HealthPoor, minority and special needs children are more likely to be affected by toothache, according to a report in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine,…
Substantial consumption of fluoride increases chance of mild fluorosis
— 26 Oct 2010 12:20 | HealthYoung children who consume substantial amounts of fluoride through infant formula and other beverages mixed with fluoridated water or by swallowing fluoride toothpaste have an increased…
Women who get dental care have lower risk of heart disease, says study
— 2 Oct 2010 12:56 | HealthA 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…
Asthma and cavities both common in kids but not linked
— 17 Sep 2010 10:00 | HealthThere is no apparent link between asthma and tooth decay, according to a study published in the September 2010 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association…
Successful periodontal therapy may reduce the risk of preterm birth
— 15 Sep 2010 12:12 | HealthA collaboration led by a periodontal researcher from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine has found a possible link between the success of gum-disease treatment…
Mount Sinai researchers analyse impact of chemical BPA in dental sealants used in children
— 11 Sep 2010 10:58 | HealthResearchers from Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that bisphenol A (BPA) released from some plastic resins used in paediatric dentistry is detectable in the saliva after placement…