Reuters HealthPediatricsBush vetoes children's health bill a second timeWASHINGTON (Reuters) Dec. 13 U.S. President George W. Bush on Wednesday vetoed a bill expanding a popular children's health care program for the second time, angering Democrats who are locked in a fight with the administration over the budget and spending.December 12, 2007HomeHalloween fake teeth recalled due to leadWASHINGTON (Reuters) Oct. 31 About 43,000 Chinese-made fake teeth sold as Halloween party favors have been recalled because they contain unsafe levels of lead paint, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Wednesday.October 30, 2007HomeBreastfeeding: no caries riskNEW YORK (Reuters Health) Oct. 10 A new study has found no link between breastfeeding and tooth decay in very young children.October 25, 2007DenturesTooth loss may predict later-life dementiaNEW 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, 2007Dental AssistantDental assistants at risk of lung problemsNEW YORK (Reuters Health) July 6 Dental assistants who work with substances called methacrylates may be at risk of developing asthma or chronic respiratory symptoms, a study has found.September 17, 2007DenturesTooth loss = higher heart disease risk?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, 2007HomeCanada investigates fake toothpaste, warns publicOTTAWA (Reuters) June 21 Canadian officials are investigating what appears to be a batch of counterfeit toothpaste that was found in Toronto, Health Minister Tony Clement said on Wednesday.September 4, 2007HomeFDA to monitor toothpaste from ChinaWASHINGTON (Reuters) May 24 U.S. health officials are beginning to check all shipments of toothpaste coming from China, following reports of tainted products in other countries, a government spokesman said on Wednesday.September 4, 2007HomeDominican Republic bans sale of tainted toothpasteSANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) May 22 The Dominican Republic has clamped a ban on sales of two brands of Chinese toothpaste because they may contain a potentially lethal chemical.September 4, 2007PeriodonticsTreat gum disease to prevent preterm deliveryNEW YORK (Reuters Health) May 17 Two studies published this month provide additional evidence that treating gum disease in pregnant women may prevent preterm birth.September 4, 2007Previous PagePage 17 of 19Next PageTop StoriesPatient CommunicationThe U.S. may be suffocating with dental fearDental fear may be prevalent in the U.S., according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And from all signs, patients' anxiety is growing.PediatricsToo much screen time, too few Zzs may hurt kids' gumsPatient CommunicationShhhh! Patients can hear youDental HygieneDental hygienists in the U.S. aren’t happySponsor ContentJoin Us
