Posts Tagged ‘Research study’
Study Suggests One Annual Dental Cleaning May Suffice
Many of us have grown up thinking we need to go to the dentist twice a year, but a new study has suggested that one annual trip may be sufficient for good oral health. The man behind the study, professor William Giannobile, of the University of Michigan’s biomedical and dentistry professor said that dentists have […]
Women are better than Men when it comes to Oral Hygiene
A new research study has confirmed that women are better than men when it comes to looking after their teeth and gums. The study, which has been published in the Journal of Periodontology, shows that women are almost twice as likely as men to attend regular check-ups; the study also shows that women are more […]
Gum disease identified as major risk factor for strokes
A new study has suggested that gum disease is a more potent risk factor for strokes than diabetes. The findings of the study, which were presented at the 89th International Association for Dental Research exhibition in San Diego, show that gum disease carries almost as much risk as high blood pressure. High blood pressure and […]
Snacking and grazing harms oral health
An increasingly large proportion of the population have admitted to snacking and grazing throughout the day, which is harming their oral health. A recent survey revealed that 68 percent of British people snack more than six times a day, meaning that they consume a lot of food without brushing their teeth for long periods of […]
New study suggests treating gum disease can lower costs for treatment of diabetes
A new study has suggested that treating gum disease can help to lower the cost of treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The study, which was carried out by dental insurance provider, CIGNA, found that treating gum disease could reduce the overall cost of treating diabetes. The findings of the study were revealed at […]
Flossing could save your life
A research study carried out in Japan has revealed that flossing could save your life. Researchers at Hiroshima University have discovered that tooth loss is linked to a higher risk of strokes; the findings of the study show that people with fewer than 24 of their own teeth have a 60 percent higher chance of […]
Dental stem cells could help tackle diabetes
A new research study has found that dental stem cells could be used to treat type 1 diabetes. The study, which was carried out at Stempeutics Research Malaysia and the University of Malaya, involved taking stem cells from baby teeth, which were then cultured in specific conditions to enable the cells to turn into cells […]
New research finds bacteria responsible for childhood dental decay
Researchers have found the bacteria responsible for childhood dental decay. Previously, scientists had believed that Streptococchus mutans were responsible for childhood decay; however, a new study carried out at the Forsyth Institute has revealed that a strain of bacteria known as Scardovia wiggsiae was found in all the participants who were suffering from severe dental […]
