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Periodontitis May Modify Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Periodontitis is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), according to a study published online April 10 in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Shunsuke...
A Hidden Culprit Behind A-Fib: Gum Disease
THURSDAY, April 11, 2024 – Oral health might have an impact on heart health, a new study has found. Folks treated for an irregular heart rhythm were more likely to keep a healthy heartbeat if they...
Scientists Develop Biopsy-Free Means of Spotting Oral Cancers
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – Analysis of a "chemical score" from mouth lesion swab samples might allow patients to skip painful biopsies, getting oral cancers promptly diagnosed in a noninvasive way,...
A Cheaper Way to Protect Kids' Teeth From Cavities
TUESDAY, March 5, 2024 – A cheap cavity-fighting liquid typically used to treat sensitive teeth appears to work as well as dental sealants in preventing tooth decay, a new study finds. A single...
Science Gets to the Bottom of Bad Breath
MONDAY, Feb. 19, 2021 – Bad breath: No one wants it, but its origins have long remained unclear. Now, Japanese researchers have gotten a bit closer to understanding how bad breath begins, and...
Dentists' Group Issues New Pain-Control Guidelines for Teens, Adults
TUESDAY, Feb. 6, 2024 – New guidelines from the American Dental Association (ADA) are cracking down on the use of opioids for tooth pain. The guidelines say that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory...
'Brush Biopsy' Could Be Easy Dental Office Cancer Screen
MONDAY, Jan. 22, 2024 – A newly developed “brush biopsy” allows dentists to screen for the most common form of mouth cancer, a new study reports. Dentists use a small brush to gently collect cells fr...
Could Unhealthy Gums Worsen COPD?
MONDAY, Jan. 15, 2024 – New research in mice is pointing to a surprising connection: Gum disease could exacerbate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Because gum disease (periodontitis) is...
Daily Toothbrushing Cuts Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
FRIDAY, Dec. 22, 2023 – Daily toothbrushing among hospitalized patients is associated with lower rates of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and improved outcomes, according to a review published...
Your Toothbrush Could Be a Life Saver in the Hospital
TUESDAY, Dec. 19, 2023 – A person’s toothbrush could be a true lifesaver if they land in a hospital ICU, according to new evidence review. Regular toothbrushing is associated with lower rates of d...
Avoiding 'Wine Teeth' at Those Holiday Parties
MONDAY, Dec. 11, 2023 – The holidays are all about parties, and parties are all about drinking wine. But if you're a red wine lover, how do you avoid stained teeth? “When you drink red wine, you’re e...
Americans Are Now Getting Far Fewer Opioids for Dental Pain
FRIDAY, Nov. 10, 2023 – If you’re getting a tooth pulled or having another painful dental procedure, you’re much less likely to get opioids than you were just a few years ago, new research reveals. Th...
Special Toothpaste Might Curb Peanut Allergy in Adults
THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 – Researchers are testing a toothpaste that aims to let patients who are sensitive to peanuts and other foods simply brush their allergies away. Doctors already treat some food ...
USPSTF Finds Insufficient Evidence for Oral Health Screening in Adults, Children
TUESDAY, Nov. 7, 2023 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening and preventive...
Tyson Chicken Nuggets Recalled Over Small Metal Pieces in Product
MONDAY, Nov. 6, 2023 – Nearly 30,000 pounds of dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets have been recalled by maker Tyson Foods Inc. after customers discovered small bits of metal in some of the nuggets....
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