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Nutrition: Page 6
Dr. Alvin Danenberg launches new book
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dr. Alvin Danenberg's new book,
Eat as if Your Life Depends on It!
, launched September 9. Danenberg highlights the prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis in the U.S. and describes the importance of a robust immune system to prevent chronic diseases, including periodontal disease and dental decay.
September 8, 2022
Which beverages cause the most dental erosion?
By
Alex Dagostino
Which type of sugary drink causes the greatest amount of dental erosion to baby teeth? Researchers soaked 52 extracted molars in flavored milk, orange juice, and Pepsi for four weeks to find out. They shared their results in an article published on September 6 in the
Pediatric Dental Journal
.
September 7, 2022
5 back-to-school tips from a dental hygienist
By
Lindsey Dalley, RDH
It's that time of year again: Supplies are bought, backpacks are donned, and kids are returning for yet another school year. Lindsey Dalley, RDH, lists five messages your practice can share with parents and children to ensure oral health isn't forgotten in the back-to-school shuffle.
August 29, 2022
Diabetes affects tooth hardness in mice study
By
Alex Dagostino
A recent animal study shows that type 1 diabetes can negatively affect the microhardness of enamel and dentine, according to findings published in the
Archives of Oral Biology
.
July 6, 2022
Bleeding gums? Consider hydrogen-rich water
By
Dr. Alvin Danenberg
Bleeding gums may be typical, but they're not normal. In this column, Dr. Alvin Danenberg explores how the overproduction of free radicals in gum cells serves as a catalyst for active periodontal disease and why drinking hydrogen-rich water may improve gum health.
July 6, 2022
TikTok trend may harm tooth enamel
By
Alex Dagostino
A trending recipe that mixes flavored sparkling water with balsamic vinegar to create a so-called healthier alternative to soda has gone viral on social media platform TikTok. However, some are concerned about the effect on teeth, since acid can erode tooth enamel.
June 20, 2022
How sugar taxes impact low-income communities
By
Alex Dagostino
Research published June 1 in
JAMA Open Network
provides compelling evidence that sugar-sweetened beverage taxes decrease consumption of sugary drinks. Though the evidence is convincing, the study's authors urge policymakers to consider the larger impact of these taxes on society.
June 2, 2022
Are sugar taxes actually effective?
By
Alex Dagostino
More than 45 countries and local jurisdictions have implemented taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages. But are these taxes effective? To find out, researchers systematically reviewed and meta analyzed existing literature in a new article published June 1 in
JAMA Network Open
.
June 1, 2022
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
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
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
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
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