Reuters HealthHomeMouthguards don't hinder athletic performanceNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 13 - Wearing a mouthguard does not seem to interfere with athletes' performance, at least when the device is custom-fit, a small study suggests.June 12, 2008PediatricsTeeth-grinders may have trouble in preschoolNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 10 - Preschool-age children who grind their teeth are more likely to have problems in preschool and to be withdrawn, according to research presented Tuesday at SLEEP 2008, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies.June 9, 2008PeriodonticsToothbrushing causes bacteria to enter bloodstreamNEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 9 - Brushing one's teeth is nearly as likely as removing a tooth to temporarily cause bacteria to enter the bloodstream, according to a report in the journal Circulation. This finding is concerning because bacteria in the blood can lead to a rare but potentially serious heart problem called infective endocarditis.June 8, 2008InsuranceInsuring your smile ... the options in the U.K.LONDON (Reuters), Jun 5 - As more and more dentists go private and the cost of treatment soars, a growing number of consumers are insuring their pearly whites. The mounting costs are leading to a growing number of people to neglect their oral care. But for those looking to cut the cost of more routine treatment, insurance is rising in popularity.June 4, 2008HomeFor women, more children can mean fewer teethWASHINGTON (Reuters Health), May 30 - A German folk saying that means "every child costs the mother one tooth" may hold a lot of truth, research published on Thursday indicates.May 29, 2008HomeGood vitamin A intake may prevent cleft palateNEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 29 - Getting adequate amounts of vitamin A during pregnancy may reduce the risk of having a child with cleft palate, Norwegian researchers report.May 28, 2008PeriodonticsStatins may reduce periodontal disease severityNEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 28 - People taking cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins may be protecting their gums as well as their hearts, according to new research from Finland.May 27, 2008PeriodonticsGum with bark to take bite out of bad breathCHICAGO (Reuters), May 21 - Magnolia bark extract -- a traditional Chinese medicine -- may be the newest weapon in the war on bad breath.May 20, 2008PeriodonticsFirst Beijing death linked to China virus outbreakBEIJING (Reuters), May 14 - China's capital has recorded its first death from an outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth disease as authorities try to contain the spread of a potent virus just three months before the city hosts the Olympic Games.May 13, 2008HomeMRI shows frequent temporomandibular joint involvement in juvenile arthritisNEW YORK (Reuters Health), May 14 - Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) arthritis on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), but not ultrasound, is often found at the onset of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), according to Pennsylvania-based researchers.May 13, 2008Previous PagePage 13 of 19Next PageTop StoriesDental HygieneDental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happyDental hygienists in the U.S. aren't satisfied with their jobs, according to a new study.Sleep DentistryMouthguards may not protect against tooth wear very wellOffice ManagementFrom chaos to clarity: 3 burnout fixes for dental office managersOffice ManagementDo’s and don’ts for learning on the jobSponsor ContentJoin Us
