Medical debt is associated with deferred care, most commonly deferred dental care, according to a study published online March 10 in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
No matter how much you brush, floss and rinse, there’s a zoo colonizing your teeth, gums and tongue.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
A new King’s College London study has revealed how a simple chairside test helps to screen patients who have other risk factors for the diabetes, such as high BMI and gum disease. The research addresses […]
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics that kill bacteria indiscriminately. While newer therapies can regenerate lost tissue, doctors still lack a precise way […]
A tooth cavity and bleeding gums is a common scenario among Danish children—and one that researchers now connect to health problems long after the last baby tooth has left the mouth. Children who have multiple […]
Older Americans with oropharyngeal and oral cancers face high medical costs but are missing out on needed dental care, according to a new study by Associate Professor Onur Baser and colleagues. The study, published in […]
Nitrous oxide used for sedating patients during dental appointments has a significant environmental impact, with wide variation in use and wastage across the UK, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) researchers.This […]
Everyone who’s had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that’s draped across your body before taking X-rays of your teeth.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Settling into a cushy reclining chair and closing your eyes while soft music plays is appealing, except perhaps at the dentist’s office. According to a recent report in the Journal of the American Dental Association, […]
Teeth are composites of mineral and protein, with a bulk of bony dentin that is highly porous. This structure allows teeth to be both strong and sensitive. Besides calcium and phosphate, teeth contain trace elements […]
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