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Obesity Influences Orthodontic Treatment in Adolescents
Obesity can influence the supporting tissues around teeth during orthodontic treatment with fixed braces...
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Mastication May Boost Immunity, Though Periodontitis Remains a Risk
Your mother may have been right when she encouraged you to chew your food...
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Botox Manages Sjögren’s Syndrome Salivary Gland Inflammation
Researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia found another potential medical use for...
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FDA Issues Final Rule Banning Powdered Surgical Gloves
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its final rule banning the...
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Common Bacterium Triggers Both Periodontitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
A bacterium that causes chronic inflammatory gum infections also triggers the inflammatory autoimmune response...
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Black Raspberries May Inhibit Oral Cancer
Black raspberries are rich in fiber, vitamins, and phytochemicals. And in a recent study...
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E-Cigarettes Kill Epithelial Cells, Damage Tissue, and May Cause Cancer
While electronic cigarettes have been marketed by their manufacturers as safer alternatives to tobacco...
Todays Dental News
Antibiotics Can Still Treat Systemic Bacterial Disease Like Periodontitis
In recent years, the use of systemic antibiotics to treat periodontitis has received much...
Todays Dental News
Cytokines May Tie Obesity to Periodontal Disease
As physicians continue to wrestle with rising rates of both obesity and gum disease,...
Todays Dental News
Smoking Increases the Risk of Marginal Bone Loss
Smoking doesn’t just damage respiratory and cardiovascular health. It also impacts the oral cavity,...