Feb 19, 2011 | Periodontal Risk Factors
April 12th, 2010, By Dental Health Magazine Staff A link has been identified between individuals suffering from diabetes and oral inflammatory diseases such as periodontal disease; a recent study conducted in Canada suggests that there is an interaction between the...
Feb 2, 2011 | Laser Dentistry, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
Maintaining healthy teeth and gums may reduce risk for pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. CHICAGO—January 18, 2011—Maintaining periodontal health may contribute to a healthy respiratory system, according to research published in the Journal of...
Jan 20, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
A whiff of bad breath can hint at matters more serious than a meal of onions and garlic or a skipped tooth brushing. Foul exhalations warn of gum disease, dry mouth, and other unhealthy medical conditions. Unfortunately, even the healthiest of bodies suffer from...
Jan 13, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease
The Groningen professors Bauke Dijkstra and Lubbert Dijkhuizen have deciphered the structure and functional mechanism of the glucansucrase enzyme that is responsible for dental plaque sticking to teeth. This knowledge will stimulate the identification of substances...
Jan 1, 2011 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
NEW YORK | Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:18am EST Trouble thinking? Better see the dentist NEW YORK (Reuters) – Good oral care such as regular brushing, flossing and trips to the dentist, may help aging adults keep their thinking skills intact, according to a U.S. study....
