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Could a Wireless Tooth Tattoo Detect Dental Disease in the Future?
It looks as if the answer is quite possibly yes, as researchers at Princeton and Tufts University have been developing a tattoo that can be placed on teeth. The research team consists of bio-engineers and nano scientists, and it’s hoped this tooth tattoo could eventually help dentists detect early signs …
Kissing Your Dog Could Increase Your Risk of Gum Disease
Lots of people have pretty affectionate relationships with their pet pooches, letting their dog ‘kiss’ them on the mouth and lick them as a sign of affection. However some new research might just change their mind. Researchers in Japan carried out a study and found people exchanging kisses with their …
New Study Links Gum Disease to Psoriasis
A new study has found that people suffering from chronic gum disease may be slightly more at risk of developing psoriasis. The research was carried out in Taiwan across a group of more than 230,000 people. Researchers found that those with gum disease were 54% more at risk of getting …
Neglecting Your Teeth Could Increase the Risk of Dementia
A new study conducted in the US has pointed towards a possible links between neglecting your oral health and an increased risk of suffering from dementia. The study was carried out over an 18 year period, and followed 5,500 older people, so it was quite a large undertaking. It found …
Are You at Risk of Developing Mouth Cancer?
The British Dental Health Foundation recently announced details of their mouth cancer action campaign which is designed to raise awareness about this disease. The campaign will take place in November and is being sponsored by Denplan. It aims to increase public awareness and is asking doctors, dentists and pharmacists to …
British Dental Health Foundation Looking to Raise Awareness over Oral Health
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The British Dental Health Foundation wants to educate the public about the need for good oral health, as a recent scientific study discovered there could be a link between head and neck cancers caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), and severe gum disease. Severe gum disease can lead …
[Continue reading: British Dental Health Foundation Looking to Raise Awareness over Oral Health]New Study Links the Risk of Gum Disease to Premature Death from Cancer
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A new study recently published in the British Medical Journal Open, has raised the possibility of a link between premature death from cancer and dental plaque. Dental plaque is made up of plaque bacteria which gradually multiply throughout the day and cover the surfaces of the teeth and gums. …
[Continue reading: New Study Links the Risk of Gum Disease to Premature Death from Cancer]It’s National Smile Month: What Are You Doing to Put a Smile on Your Face?
National smile month runs from 20 May to 20 June this year, and it’s the nation’s oral health campaign. It’s organised by the British Dental Health Foundation and aims to promote better dental health in the UK. The three main aims of the campaign are to make sure we all …
[Continue reading: It’s National Smile Month: What Are You Doing to Put a Smile on Your Face?]New Research Provides Insight into Why Gum Disease Is More Common As We Age
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New studies have been conducted by Queen Mary, University of London who collaborated with the several research groups in the United States, and provide an interesting insight as to why gum disease is more common in older people. According to the study, as we age there is a …
[Continue reading: New Research Provides Insight into Why Gum Disease Is More Common As We Age]Drinking Too Much Alcohol Can Damage Your Teeth and Gums
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The latest clinical research has found people who drink too much are three times more likely to suffer from severe gum disease compared to those who only drink occasionally. If you smoke as well as drink then it’s even worse, as the study which was published in …
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