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Regulators eye link between denture cream and zinc toxicity
By Kathy Kincade
Regulatory authorities and dental associations are examining reports that overuse of zinc-based denture adhesives may cause neurological damage. While a direct causal link has not yet been established, dentists are being advised to counsel denture-wearing patients to ensure they aren't using too much adhesive.
May 17, 2009
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GlaxoSmithKline launches PoliCare program for dentists, denture patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare has launched the PoliCare outreach program, designed to help bridge the gap between patient and professional by helping consumers better understand life with dentures and helping dental professionals encourage inquiry and discussion with their denture-wearing patients.
May 12, 2009
Tooth loss may increase risk of kidney disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A study published in the September issue of the Journal of Periodontology suggests that edentulous adults may be more likely to have chronic kidney disease (CKD) than dentate adults.
October 13, 2008
Excess use of denture cream tied to nerve damage
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Sep 5 - Loading up on denture cream can be hazardous to your health, new research suggests. In the journal Neurology, researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas report on four denture-wearing patients who developed neurological problems.
September 4, 2008
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AGD talk addresses psychological issues of tooth loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nearly 20 million teeth are extracted each year, leaving scores of people to deal with the psychological effects of a less-than-perfect smile. A presentation at the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) annual meeting addressed the psychological issues affecting people who must deal with the loss of a tooth and how this loss can affect their quality of life.
July 16, 2008
Studies find link between tooth loss and cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Do your patients roll their eyes when you press them about their brushing and flossing habits? Researchers this month provided yet another compelling reason why they should take you seriously. Three new studies suggest a strong correlation between periodontal disease, tooth loss, and an increased risk of developing cancer.
May 22, 2008
Tooth loss may predict accelerated aging
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters) April 1 Having few or no natural teeth at the age of 70 may be an early indicator of accelerated aging, Danish researchers suggest.
March 31, 2008
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FDA reports allergic reactions to denture cleansers
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters) March 3 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified dental healthcare professionals and the public of the risk of serious allergic reactions for users of denture cleansers.
March 2, 2008
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Dementia linked to tooth loss
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study reveals that the fewer the teeth a patient has, the more likely they'll suffer from dementia later in life. Patients with the fewest teeth are at the highest risk.
February 25, 2008
Study links marijuana smoking to gum disease
By Reuters Health
WASHINGTON (Reuters) Feb. 5 Smoking marijuana, much like smoking tobacco, may increase a person's risk for gum disease that can lead to tooth loss, researchers said on Tuesday.
February 6, 2008
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Tooth loss may predict later-life dementia
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Oct. 17 To keep dementia at bay, take care of your teeth. That seems to be the message of a new study in which researchers found a possible link between tooth loss or having very few teeth -- one to nine, to be exact -- and the development of dementia later in life.
October 17, 2007
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Tooth loss = higher heart disease risk?
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Sep 6 Young adults who lose their teeth to cavities or gum disease may have an increased risk of dying from heart disease later in life, a new study suggests.
September 9, 2007
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