Saliva Proteins Could Help Detection Of Oral Cancer
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FEB 24, 2009
Clinicians could detect oral squamous cell carcinoma, a form of oral cancer, using a simple test that detects proteins in saliva, according to a report issue of Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. This work was led by David T. Wong...[read article]
11 Million Pounds Boost For Dental Hospitals, UK
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FEB 21, 2009
An extra £11 million will be allocated to dental hospitals across England to fund new IT systems that will support the training of dental students, the Department of Health announced today ...[read article]
Why Do Women Get More Cavities Than Men?
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FEB 20, 2009
Reproduction pressures and rising fertility explain why women suffered a more rapid decline in dental health than did men as humans transitioned from hunter-and-gatherers to farmers and more sedentary pursuits, says a University of Oregon anthropologis...[read article]
Healthcare And Education Premises Should Ban Sugary Drinks And Snacks, Says UK Charity
The British Dental Health Foundation applauds NHS Tayside's announcement this week that it will stop stocking unhealthy drinks in vending...
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FEB 17, 2009
Britain's leading oral health charity has called for a UK-wide ban on sales of fizzy drinks and sugary snacks on healthcare and education premises. The British Dental Health Foundation applauds NHS Tayside's announcement this week that it will stop stocking unhealthy drinks in vending...
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Frequency Of Sugar Consumption Is The Scariest Thing About Halloween
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FEB 14, 2009
Ghosts, goblins and things that go "bump" in the night aren't nearly as frightening as cavities and decaying teeth, according to Washington Dental Service. Each year, the nonprofit organization embarks on its annual campaign to educate parents about the severe effects that recurrent sugar consumption has on children's teeth. ...[read article]
Revalidation Is On Its Way - Have Your Say, General Dental Council, UK
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FEB 12, 2009
The General Dental Council is seeking views on its proposals for the revalidation of dentists. Revalidation means showing you continue to meet the standards set by the GDC to stay on its registers. This is an early opportunity to contribute your views on any aspect of the GDC's proposed revalidation process. A more formal consultation will follow before the details of the scheme are finalise...[read article]
Side Effect Of Anticancer Therapy Highlighted During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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FEB 10, 2009
As millions of Americans participate in educational initiatives as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they should keep in mind an important yet under-recognized consequence of breast cancer therapy: oral mucositis, one of the most common and debilitating side effects of cancer treatment...[read article]
How To Protect Your Teeth And Gums
Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. It is caused by the plaque-forming bacteria in your mouth. While brushing and flossing removes most....
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FEB 5, 2009
Millions of people have periodontal (gum) disease and many don't even know they have it. Are you one of them? Periodontal disease is an infection of the tissues that support your teeth. It is caused by the plaque-forming bacteria in your mouth. While brushing and flossing removes most....
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Dental Care Can Reduce Risk Of Preterm Birth By Nearly 50 Percent
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FEB 01, 2009
According to a study conducted by Aetna (NYSE:AET) and Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, women who received dental care before or during their pregnancy had a lower risk of giving birth to a preterm or low birth weight baby than pregnant women who didn't seek dental care at all. The study, conducted between January 1, 2003 and ...[read article]
