Posts Tagged ‘dental research’
“Tooth Fairy” Dentist Asks Children to Send Him Their Baby Teeth To Test Effect of Fluoride
A Dentist in Victoria, Australia has asked for children and parents to send him baby teeth that have fallen out to aid in a new investigation looking into the effects fluoridation of water has made on children’s dental health. Maurice White, based in Melbourne has asked specifically for baby molar teeth that have fallen […]
Could Nanotechnology Spell the End of Dental Visits?
According to a forthcoming study in September’s Biomaterials journal, a team of researchers have developed and tested nanoparticles that can prevent cavities before they form by destroying films that set on our teeth. Our mouths are home to millions of bacteria, but there’s something special about the bacteria that make up plaque. Plaque is very […]
Low Income Linked to Increased Risk of Tooth Loss
A new study has found that people with low incomes are likely to lose more teeth than those with higher salaries. Data taken from the UK Adult Dental Health showed that on average, people with lower incomes had eight fewer teeth than those with higher earnings by the time they reached their 70’s. More than […]
Drink Tea To Keep Dental Issues At Bay
Many of us enjoy a cup of tea before bed, but now researchers have discovered that the benefits of drinking a cuppa extend further than providing a comforting beverage. Scientists have found that drinking tea can help to keep gum disease and cavities at bay. Researchers found that drinking at least three cups of tea […]
Experts Dispel Link between Gum Disease and Heart Problems
Scientists said yesterday that gum disease is not linked to heart problems and described any link that has been previously identified as “coincidental.” A panel of thirteen researchers in the USA claimed that there was no evidence to suggest that gum disease increases the risk of heart disease and strokes, as previously suggested by numerous […]
Study shows Laughter is the Best Medicine for Dental Fears
A study has revealed that the best way to deal with dental anxiety is to laugh and think positively. Swedish researchers have found that adopting an optimistic approach, laughing and looking on the bright side, are the best ways to deal with stress and anxiety caused by a prospective trip to the dentist. Jenny Bernson, […]
Lollipops for the Prevention of Dental Decay-Too Good to be True?
The European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry have found that children who eat sugar-free lollipops made with liquorice extract are more immune from the effects of dental bacteria. The research was conducted throughout 66 schools, with the help of students between the ages of 2 and 5, who were given a lollipop twice a day for […]
Gum disease linked to fertility
A study carried out by scientists in Australia has revealed that gum disease could have a negative impact on fertility. The study, which was lead by Professor Roger Hart from the University of Western Australia, found that women who have poor oral health take an average of two months longer to conceive than women with […]
Impact of Food Advertisements on Kids
We all know that adverts are meant to persuade those watching into purchasing items or produce, but new studies have now shown that certain adverts can have an impact on the lifestyles of many children. Adverts showing unhealthy food have been found to greatly increase the likelihood of children wanting to eat more high fat […]
Dental Practice Failing to Meet “Basic Demands” of Patients?
In new research from Software of Excellence, it has been found that a concerning 44% of all attempted calls to dental practices fail to get through to a member of the team. Whether it’s a receptionist or a dentist, recent studies have found that a staggering 44% of calls made to dental practices go through […]
