Posts Tagged ‘dental research’
Fish oil may help to prevent gum disease
Research has revealed that eating foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids may help to prevent gum disease. The study examined data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between 1999 and 2004; the study involved around 9,200 adults aged over 20. Researchers split the participants into three groups based on their consumption of omega-3 […]
Survey shows lack of awareness of oral cancer in the UK
A survey carried out by the British Dental Health Foundation has revealed a ‘staggering’ lack of awareness of oral cancer in the UK. Over one thousand people participated in the survey, which was carried out as part of Mouth Cancer Action Month; the results showed that a very small proportion of people were actually aware […]
Researchers investigate cause of gum disease in males
Researchers from the University of Maryland Dental School have revealed that sex hormones may be the cause of higher rates of gum disease in males. Men are at a higher risk of developing destructive periodontitis, an infection which affects the gums, than women and the research team conducted the first review of the development and […]
British researchers coming up with innovative dental solutions
For many years, America has been leading the way in dental research and the Hollywood smile has become the ultimate symbol of US success; however, British dental researchers are working on a number of innovative new solutions to tackle age-old dental health problems. Researchers at the Dental Institute at Barts and the London School of […]
Invasive dental procedures may increase risk of strokes and heart attacks
A research study has found that invasive dental procedures may increase the risk of strokes and heart attacks. The study, which has recently been published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, concludes that the risk of heart attacks and strokes increases after invasive treatment for gum disease; however, the risk is short-term and experts say […]
New Research Into Likelihood of HIV Shedding in Saliva
Research carried out by the Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California has examined the relationship relating to oral and general health and the probability of HIV transmission through saliva. A study carried out by Mahvash Navazesh and her colleagues from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the University of […]
Research shows lifestyle choices increase oral cancer risk
Research conducted by a team at Aberdeen University has shown that lifestyle choices are increasing the risk of oral cancer. The study showed that young people are increasing their risk of developing forms of cancer known as upper aero-digestive tract by choosing to drink alcohol on a regular basis and smoke. Diet also plays a […]
Dental care cuts risk of heart disease in older women
A new study has added to the evidence supporting oral health as an indicator of general health. The study, which has recently been published online and is due to be published in print in Health Economics in the near future, found that older women who attend regular dental appointments are a third less likely to […]
SNP accused of failing to reach dental targets
New figures have revealed that standards of oral health in Scotland are lower than anticipated and opposition parties have accused the Scottish National Party of failing Scottish people. In 2005 the Labour and Liberal Democrat set out a plan to reduce rates of tooth decay and promote good oral health so that more people could […]
Regular dental check-ups could reduce risk of serious conditions by a third
Research has revealed that regular dental check-ups could reduce the risk of serious medical conditions by a third. A study conducted by a research team at the University of California, Berkeley, has confirmed a strong link between good oral health and good general health. The study focused on women and concluded that women who regularly […]
