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Grants to Target Research Into Gum Disease, Bone Loss, and More

Researchers with the University at Buffalo (UB) Department of Oral Biology have received six...

Marijuana Has Negative Effects on Oral Health Despite Legalization

Now that recreational marijuana is legal in Canada nationwide, the Ontario Dental Association (ODA)...

Study Reveals New Clues Behind Burning Mouth Syndrome

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS), which mainly affects middle-aged and elderly women, afflicts the tongue...

Saliva Content in Diabetics May Influence Oral Health

Diabetes patients who suffer from having a dry mouth appear to have more watery...

Petition Aims to End the Sales of Dangerously Acidic Oral Moisturizers

Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia or hyposalivation, is a growing issue plaguing people...

Elite Athletes’ Poor Oral Health Affects Their Performance

Elite athletes across a wide range of sports exhibit high levels of oral disease,...

Citrus Oil Compound Could Reduce Dry Mouth in Cancer Patients

A compound found in citrus oils could help alleviate xerostomia caused by radiation therapy...

Artificial Salivary Gland Gains Patent

Xerostomia affects about 64 million Americans each year, putting their oral health at risk...

You Don’t Need to Toss Your Toothbrush After You’ve Had the Flu

Flu season has yet to hit its peak, even with thousands of cases turning...

Marijuana’s Cottonmouth Affects Oral Health

“Do you smoke?” asks the dentist as he leans back in his chair, his...