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Dental implant market to recover from economic crisis in 2010 OsseoNews Share     The growth of the market for dental implants will be hindered by the current recession in the U.S. economy, but it is expected to recover in 2010 and reach $1.5 billion by 2015. More
Dealing with untreated dental disease University of Southern California News Share
A huge percentage of underprivileged children in Los Angeles County have infectious dental disease that has gone unchecked, according to a study led by the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. In the report released during February's National Children's Dental Health Month, researchers Roseann Mulligan and Hazem Seirawan reveal that a staggering 73 percent of disadvantaged youngsters have untreated caries, the bacterial disease responsible for tooth decay. More Nutrition: Healthy diet will help kids develop healthy teeth The News-Press Share
A healthy, balanced diet supplies your children with all the nutrients they need to grow, including the proper development of healthy gums and teeth. With increased focus on the importance of oral health during National Children's Dental Health Month in February, it is a good time to remind parents, grandparents and other caregivers about how their children's nutrition choices can affect their oral health. More
Dispelling myths about gum disease: The truth behind healthy teeth and gums American Academy of Periodontology Share
The discrepancy between the prevalence of gum disease and the low levels of treatment can likely be blamed on a lack of understanding of the effect periodontal disease can have on overall health. With increasingly more research indicating that gum disease may be linked to several other diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and certain forms of cancer, maintaining healthy teeth and gums has become more important that ever. More Researchers find biomarkers in saliva for detection of early-stage pancreatic cancer Science Daily Share
Physicians and scientists agree: If we cannot entirely prevent cancer, the next best thing is to find it earlier to augment the chances of a successful fight. The good news is that there may soon be a new weapon in the battle against the so-called "worst" cancer -- cancer of the pancreas. More
Women warned about gum disease: Researcher links death of fetus to oral bacteria Dentistry IQ Share
Well before she became pregnant, Yulisdey Lopez already knew that gum disease could cause a baby to be born prematurely. As part of her introduction to On-Site Dentistry, where she has long received her dental care, she said dentists and hygienists explained the importance of oral hygiene, citing studies that have associated oral bacteria not only with pre-mature babies but also heart disease. More
Poligrip denture cream linked to zinc poisoning FoodConsumer Share
GlaxoSmithKline has decided to stop using zinc in its Poligrip denture cream after hundreds of users filed lawsuits claiming the product had damaged their nervous systems, The Associated Press reported. The lawsuits alleged that use of Poligrip has led to loss of balance, sensation loss in the hands and feet, and paralysis in some consumers. More
Bone-anchored hearing aids help children with deafness in one ear OneIndia Share
A new study suggests that bone-anchored hearing aids help youth with single-sided deafness. The study has appeared in the archives of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery. More |
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