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New Dental Device called Velscope can detect Cancer

January 11, 2009

An advancement has been added to the dental field which can potentially save many a lives. Dentists have named this device Velscope which can detect cancer before it enters advanced stages. The Oral Cancer Foundation states that a person succumbs to oral cancer every hour of each day in the United States. Oral cancer can [...]

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Dental Implant Failures due to Smoking

January 11, 2009

The introduction of dental implants to dentistry revolutionized the way people treated lost teeth. They are preferred by many and are on their way to replace dentures as they are better, comfortable and appeal aesthetically. Although, the high cost of a dental implant is still a deterrent to many, it is a blessing for many [...]

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Headache and Toothache closely tied says Research

January 9, 2009

Have you ever given a thought that the nagging headache you always hated might be related to your dental health? It is suggested that people suffering from chronic headache give a visit to their dentist besides their doc .Glenn Clark, the director of the Oro-facial pain and Oral Medicine graduate program at the USC school [...]

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Drink Brewed Tea to Avoid Tooth Erosion

January 9, 2009

Soft drinks and fruit drinks have just about replaced water when it comes to our drinking needs especially in teens. The average amount of sugar is 17 teaspoons in an average soft drink. The damage done by the acids present in some fruits drinks are comparable to battery acids such as hydrochloric acid or sulfuric [...]

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New Chewing Gum Heals Gingivitis

January 9, 2009

A new chewing manufactured by BioGaia has been found to heal Gingivitis (inflammation of gums). The study also found that the bacteria in the chewing gum (Lactobacillus reuteri Prodentis) interacts with the human immune system and reduces inflammation. The study was carried out at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and published by Acta Odontologica [...]

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Thanksgiving Food and Dental Health

January 9, 2009

Thanksgiving is just around the corner – 27th November being the precise date. It is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year. Thanksgiving is associated with many foods and the best part is that not only these foods are delicious; they are nutritious and great for your teeth. The traditional foods at Thanksgiving [...]

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Eating Sour Candy is like consuming Battery Acid

October 10, 2008

Come Halloween and the atmosphere is filled with fun and of course candies which are an integral part of Halloween celebrations. The California Dental Hygienist’s Association (CDHA) issued a statewide warning to parents on the hazards of consuming sour candies. These new generation candies enjoy popularity among the masses and people have the misconception that [...]

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New Zealand wakes up to the Idea of Cheap Dental Care

October 9, 2008

Jim Anderton of the Progressive Party proposed to subsidize dental care costs. This is the first time such a proposal has been put forth and has been received well due to the rising dental care costs. New Zealand lacks subsidies in the area of dental care unlike the U.K which has dental care included in [...]

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Biggest Smoking Ban in India

October 1, 2008

Country wide Smoking Ban in India The worlds largest ever smoking ban has comes in to play today(2nd October) in India which prohibits smoking in public places. This smoking ban has been the largest of its kind ever and marks the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi- much revered as the Father of the Nation. The [...]

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Long Computer hours Cause Tooth Decay

September 8, 2008

Computer and Health The new age has churned out a lot of net freaks and pc addicts. He sits planted on the computer chair surfing on for hours together ignoring the social aspect of his life. Apart from damage to the eye and back,long hours in front of the pc with out breaks can also [...]

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