Reuters HealthDiabetesGum disease linked with gestational diabetes riskNEW YORK (Reuters) April 8 - Pregnant women with gum disease may be more likely to develop gestational diabetes than those with healthy gums, researchers have found.April 8, 2008PeriodonticsHPV and periodontitis work together to raise tongue cancer riskNEW YORK (Reuters) April 4 - Human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and periodontitis have a synergistic effect in promoting squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, according to study findings presented Friday at the American Association for Dental Research meeting in Dallas.April 6, 2008PeriodonticsBug responsible for bad breath foundNEW YORK (Reuters) April 7 Solobacterium moorei is the organism largely responsible for chronic bad breath, or halitosis, biologists reported Saturday at the annual meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Dallas.April 6, 2008HomeSimple regimen eliminates chronic bad breathNEW YORK (Reuters) April 4 Brushing twice a day with antibacterial toothpaste and using a toothbrush with a built-in tongue scraper can eliminate chronic bad breath, according to research presented today at the 2008 annual meeting of the American Association for Dental Research in Dallas, Texas.April 3, 2008DenturesTooth loss may predict accelerated agingNEW 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, 2008HomeEndodontists urge kids to 'watch their mouths'NEW YORK (Reuters) March 27 As kids everywhere "spring into sports," the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) is urging all young athletes to "watch their mouths" and wear a mouthguard for every sport, including spring sports typically thought of as "non-contact" sports like soccer, softball, baseball, and even gymnastics.March 26, 2008DenturesFDA reports allergic reactions to denture cleansersNEW 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, 2008PeriodonticsYogurt may take the bite out of gum diseaseNEW YORK (Reuters) Jan. 21 Regularly eating yogurt and other foods with lactic acid may be good for your mouth, Japanese researchers report.February 20, 2008LasersLaser could provide breath test for cancer, asthmaWASHINGTON (Reuters) Feb.19 A new laser analyzer might be able to help doctors detect cancer, asthma, or other diseases by sampling a patient's breath, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday.February 18, 2008HomeFluoride, mobile phones, coffee found unlikely to cause cancerCANBERRA (Reuters) Feb. 4 Drinking coffee or fluoridated water, using mobile phones, having breast implants or dental fillings is unlikely to cause cancer, according to a risk ranking system devised by an Australian cancer specialist to debunk popular myths.February 6, 2008Previous PagePage 15 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
