Fluoride and osteosarcoma
A study has that demonstrated that community water fluoridation is not associated with an increased risk of osteosarcoma.
Tooth loss and chronic disease
Adults with severe chronic disease, have a higher prevalence of severe tooth loss, according to research.
Lockdown snacking
The coronavirus pandemic could also be having a significant impact on oral health, according to a charity.
Bioactive tooth surface
Researchers have developed a bioactive peptide that coats teeth, helping to prevent cavities and heal existing ones.
Importance of dental education
The Journal of the California Dental Association published a series of articles on the role research plays in dental students’ education.
Periodontal and cardiovascular health
A consensus report asserting that there is strong epidemiological evidence demonstrating independent associations between severe periodontitis and cardiovascular disease has been published.
Preventing and healing tooth decay
Cavities, or dental caries, is the most widespread non-communicable disease globally, according to the World Health Organization.
Human dairy consumption has longer history than thought
The ability to digest the lactose in milk into adulthood emerged approximately 5,000 years ago in southern Europe.
Gum disease linked with increased risk of high blood pressure
People with gum disease have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure, according to a study published in Cardiovascular Research.
Children should stick to drinking ‘milk and water’
New guidelines suggest that milk and water are mostly the only things children aged five and under should drink.