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Carestream Dental Announces New Version of Logicon Caries Detector Software is Now Available

ATLANTA – Carestream Dental today announced the availability of Logicon Caries DetectorTM Software version...

Dentists May be Able to Detect Levels of Halitosis

A new test may limit the oral odor dentists have to smell from patients....

Bad Oral Hygiene Raises Cancer Risk

There’s more evidence that suggests poor oral hygiene increases the risk dying prematurely from...

Oral Cancer Could be Most Expensive to Treat

Oral cancer could be more costly to treat than any other cancer. Delta Dental...

Dental Plaque Bacteria May Cause Blood Clots

Oral bacteria that enter the bloodstream may cause major blood clots, and possibly even...

Silver Nanoparticles can Kill Yeast

Silver nanoparticles kill yeast that produce oral infections, according to scientists. The infections are...

Newly Discovered Oral Bacterium Could Result in Heart Disease, Meningitis

A recently identified type of bacterium could have devastating effects. The bacterium, which inhabits...

Removing Some Types of Bacteria Key in Preventing Gum Disease

Eliminating certain bacteria is the key to preventing gum disease and tooth loss, according...

People With Bad Breath May Have Other Issues

Bad breath is a common dental problem that may be a cause for concern....

Researchers Identify Genetic Variation That Leads to Jaw Issues

Researchers have pinpointed a genetic variation that increases the risk of developing necrotic jawbone...