Halloween Candy, Frequency, Not Amount, Raises Cavity Risk
Halloween can present a very scary time of year for any parent concerned about their child’s oral health, since kids will probably come.
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Giant Tigerfish with Razor-Sharp Teeth Caught by British Angler
A British angler has caught one of the most ferocious fish ever encountered. Jeremy Wade reeled in the prehistoric looking monster on a.
- October 25, 2010
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Taking a Closer Look at Plaque
A team of University of Rochester scientists is using the technique of Raman spectroscopy to study 2 common dental plaque bacteria, Streptococcus sanguis.
- October 22, 2010
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West Virginia Dentists Find Gene for Sweet Tooth
Researchers at West Virginia University found a gene they believe causes a “sweet tooth.” The study was conducted over a seven-year period and.
- October 22, 2010
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Wolverine Undergoes Root Canal
A wolverine will have four root canals performed on it by veterinary dentists in Winnipeg, according to CBC News. The wolverine is considered.
- October 21, 2010
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Taking Care of Children’s Teeth Starts Early
Early childhood caries can impact children who are not even 1-year-old. “Baby bottle tooth decay” is one of the largest chronic diseases for.
- October 20, 2010
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Conventional Wisdom About Wisdom Teeth Confirmed
Having wisdom teeth removed during young adulthood not only improves dental and oral health, but may also reduce the chance of illness later.
- October 20, 2010
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Calcium Supplements During Pregnancy May Prevent Tooth Decay
A recent study has demonstrated that a woman who takes calcium supplements while she is pregnant may help children’s teeth. The new study.
- October 19, 2010
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Doctors Find Tooth Lodged in Former Miner’s Ear
Doctors have been left mystified after finding a tooth lodged in a man’s ear. Stephen Hirst, an ex-miner, suffered from an excruciating earache.
- October 19, 2010
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Big Burgers Might Give Asians TMJ
SINGAPORE—An American-trained dentist who runs a clinic in Singapore says small-mouthed Asians can injure their jaws with large Western burgers. In a Voice.
- October 18, 2010
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