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Ancient Plaque Reveals Details About Our Ancestors’ Lives

There’s a surprising amount of information stored in the hardened plaque, or calculus, between...

Research to Explore Why Fillings Break Down

Tooth-colored fillings usually require a replacement every five to seven years, according to the...

Gingivitis Linked With Alzheimer’s Disease

Gingivitis plays a decisive role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers...

Chewing Gum Detects Inflammatory Bacteria

While most dental implants go well, 6% to 15% of patients develop an inflammatory...

Small Molecule Impedes or Prevents Cavities

Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have created a small molecule...

Strawberries May Positively Influence Oral Cancer Risks

Strawberries are delicious and full of vitamin C. But they also may have a...

New Study Shows Correlation Between Gum Disease, Heart Disease

There’s more evidence of the health problems that stem from poor oral health. A...

DEFEND Ultrasonic Enzymatic Tablets Receive 90% Clinical Rating

HAUPPAUGE, NY:  September 17, 2012 — The Dental Advisor has conducted a clinical evaluation...

Coconut Oil May Thwart Tooth Decay

Coconut oil may successfully fend off tooth decay. It can be considered an antibiotic...

UCLA Scientists Make Discovery that May Aid Dentistry

Cancer scientists at the UCLA School of Dentistry have found two epigenetic regulating genes...