Posts Tagged ‘Dental Study’

Study Backs Acupuncture For Reducing Dental Anxiety

Study Backs Acupuncture For Reducing Dental Anxiety

A study has supported the use of acupuncture for treating dental anxiety. Research carried out by teams in Sweden, Denmark and the UK, claims that acupuncture is an effective treatment for dental anxiety, a problem that affects a high proportion of dental patients. The study involved a group of 20 people, including four men and […]


Dentists can help to detect undiagnosed diabetes

Dentists can help to detect undiagnosed diabetes

Researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine have found that dentists can play an important role in diagnosing diabetes and detecting sings of pre-diabetes. Dr Ira Lamster, dean of the College of Dental Medicine, said that gum disease is a complication of diabetes and most people see their dentist at least once a year. […]


Study shows link between heart health and oral health in women

Study shows link between heart health and oral health in women

A study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of California’s Berkeley School of Public Health has revealed a link between oral health and heart health in women. The study found that women who attended regular dental visits were more likely to have a healthy heart; going for check-ups on a regular basis […]


New dental academy set to benefit local residents

New dental academy set to benefit local residents

The new University of Portsmouth Dental Academy will be officially opened next week; the new, state of the art training facility will be opened by Lord Howe, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health on Wednesday. The nine million pound facility will provide excellent training facilities for dental students from the University of Portsmouth and […]