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Why our ancestors had healthy mouths without flossing
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Our primal ancestors never brushed their teeth with commercial toothpaste or flossed with string. But they also generally had healthy mouths. Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores the science to help explain why both of these statements can be true.
April 27, 2022
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Gut bacteria trigger loss of tooth-supporting bone in mice
By The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
A recent study challenges the notion that oral microbes solely regulate bone loss in the mouth. The findings show gut bacteria appear to maintain alveolar bone, opening the possibility that interventions aimed at the gut may also support oral health.
April 19, 2022
2022 04 20 16 08 7324 2022 04 20 Nidcr Bone Degrating Cells 400
COVID-19 pandemic ups risk for oral cancer
By Hannah Welk
There's been a dramatic increase in the risk for oral cancer due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related changes in lifestyle risk factors coupled with interruptions to dental care and preventive healthcare, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
April 4, 2022
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Sugar substitutes don't look so sweet in new study
By Hannah Welk
Artificial sweeteners aren't looking so sweet based on the findings of a study published on March 24 in PLOS Medicine. Research from France linked some types of sugar substitutes with an increased risk of cancer, including breast and obesity-related cancers.
March 24, 2022
2020 02 06 23 54 6496 Sugar Substitute Stevia 400
Periodontal disease and COVID-19: Is there a correlation?
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Periodontal disease has recently been identified as a potential risk factor for COVID-19. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg further breaks down the connection between the inflammatory and infectious nature of periodontitis and SARS-CoV-2 infection.
February 9, 2022
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Pictorial health warnings curb purchases of sugary drinks for children
By Leah Sherwood
A picture may be worth a thousand words of warning about the dangers of sugar, according to research published on February 1 in PLOS Medicine. Parents were less inclined to purchase sugary drinks for their children if the products contained pictorial health warnings, the study found.
February 1, 2022
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NIDCR highlights need to improve health inequities
By Melissa Busch
Healthcare professionals need to recognize and address disparities that lead to worse oral and overall health for some racial and ethnic populations, according to a January 25 meeting of the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) advisory council.
January 25, 2022
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Leaky gut, leaky mouth must both be treated
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
A "leaky gut" and a "leaky mouth" are like leaky plumbing pipes, writes Dr. Alvin Danenberg. Just like pipes, a leaky gut or mouth can infiltrate the immediate area as well as distant places. And if multiple pipes are leaking, then you need to fix all of them.
January 24, 2022
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Plant-heavy diets may be linked to lower risk of periodontitis
By Melissa Busch
Patients who follow diets rich in plant-based foods but restrict refined grains and added sugars may be less likely to experience periodontitis, according to a study published recently in Nutrients.
December 5, 2021
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Obesity ups gum disease risk by making more bone-wrecking cells
By Melissa Busch
Obesity causes chronic inflammation that increases the growth of bone-destroying cells during periodontitis, according to an animal study published in the Journal of Dental Research. The inflammation is linked to heightened bone loss around teeth.
November 18, 2021
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My mouth is healthy except ...
By Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Dr. Alvin Danenberg has a robust immune system, regimented dental hygiene program, and enough periodontal expertise to fill a library. So why did he develop root caries? Danenberg explores this question and details his experiment to remineralize the active decay instead of filling it.
November 17, 2021
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Dental Dose: Supplements, brought to you by the letter G
By Theresa Pablos
This week's episode of Dental Dose is brought to you by the letter G. That's because pharmacologist Tom Viola, RPh, breaks down the alleged benefits and real risks of four popular supplements that begin with G: garlic, ginger, ginseng, and ginkgo biloba.
October 28, 2021
2021 10 28 18 33 4315 Pills Medicine G 400
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