Reuters HealthDenturesExcess use of denture cream tied to nerve damageNEW 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, 2008HomePrefabricated oral devices not useful for sleep apneaNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 29 - Prefabricated thermoplastic oral appliances for mandibular advancement are not effective for treating mild sleep apnea, and clinicians should use custom-made devices instead, new research suggests.August 31, 2008HomeAcupuncture associated with neuronal activation and physiological responsesNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 28 - Acupuncture at the point LI-2 is associated with neuronal activation and an increase in saliva production, according to a new study. Researchers used functional MRI (fMRI) to analyze how stimulating the acupuncture point LI-2 on the left hand affects saliva production.August 27, 2008Regulatory UpdatesU.S. agency to hold meeting on baby bottle chemicalWASHINGTON (Reuters), Aug 15 - The FDA said on Friday it will hold a public meeting next month about the safety of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), which is found in baby bottles, dental sealants and composite resins, and many other products.August 14, 2008HomeTories say NHS dental bills rising alarminglyLONDON (Reuters), Aug 14 - Patients are now paying an average of 35% more for their National Health Service (NHS) dental treatment than they were in 1997, and 2 million people in England lost access to affordable dental care as well, according to the Conservative Party.August 13, 2008DiabetesGum disease tied to diabetes riskNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 21 - People with moderate to severe gum disease may have an elevated risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the results of a new study suggest.July 20, 2008HomeMany people in U.S. lack optimally fluoridated waterNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 10 - Increased usage of community water fluoridation has been credited with markedly reducing the prevalence and severity of tooth decay in the U.S. in the past 60 years, but new research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that in many states the availability of optimally fluoridated water is lacking.July 9, 2008PediatricsPrenatal vitamin D linked to kids' dental healthNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jul 7 - By maintaining adequate vitamin D levels during pregnancy, mothers may be protecting their babies against early tooth decay in childhood, according a study reported Friday at the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) meeting in Toronto, Canada.July 6, 2008PediatricsAsian doctors warn parents over HFM diseaseKUALA LUMPUR (Reuters Life!), Jun 20 - Doctors warned parents in Asia on Friday not to take hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) lightly as it is increasingly associated with complications like encephalitis, which can be fatal.June 19, 2008PediatricsHigh school baseball could be made saferNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 19 - Baseball appears relatively safe compared with other high school sports, researchers report. Nonetheless, injuries do occur and many could be prevented, they say. The researchers recommend that mouthguards and eye protection be used at the high school level.June 18, 2008Previous PagePage 12 of 19Next PageTop StoriesLegal IssuesDental hygienist charged with using forged licensesA woman accused of practicing with bogus state dental hygienist licenses for more than four years has been charged, according to an affidavit.Immune SystemIs the hepatitis B vaccine linked to this painful oral condition?EndodonticsEndodontics may stress out dental studentsPractice Management SoftwareReimagining the digital future of dentistrySponsor ContentJoin Us
