Case finds dental patients agreeable to tobacco interventions
...use and also thoughts about having their doctor or dentist intervene to help them stop their use of tobacco p... Overwhelming the tobacco users felt their student dentist should ask them about their tobacco usage (72%), tell them how tobacco can affect oral health (perio...Visual screening could prevent 37,000 deaths from mouth cancer worldwide
...eferred anyone with one or more mouth lesions to a dentist or oncologist for clinical confirmation of mouth cancer. Over 87,600 people were screened at least once, over 53,300 twice, and over 29,100 three times. Of 5145 positive screens, 3218 complied with referral. Among these, 835 had benign lesions, 2,252......, Wu's collaborator Shahrbanoo Fadavi, a pediatric dentist at UIC, found that adding raisins alone to bran cereal did not increase the acidity of dental plaque. Raisin bran cereal with added sugar, however, did raise acidity levels. "Foods that are sticky do not necessarily cause tooth decay. It is mainly th...Case finds oral health of residents in nursing homes needs more attention
...nd radiology; and Jason Madsen, a private practice dentist from West Richland, Wash. The researchers recogn...ximately 88 percent of the facilities have a staff dentist that patients visit from weekly to less than bi-monthly. Most patients have dental visits off-site ...New report indicates acupuncture provides relief for sufferers of dry mouth
...-counter moisture replacement therapies Visit the dentist regularly...Women more afraid of dentists than men: University of Toronto study
... more than 400,000 people may not have visited the dentist last year due to fear or anxiety; more than 1.5 million may have cancelled or avoided an appointment at some time in their lives. "If it's left, people may get by, but cavities and gum disease can lead to infection and to a serious, systemic health i...Experts report dental X-rays effectively identify stroke risk factors
...d on the panoramic X-ray, making it possible for a dentist to view these significant blockages, which appear ...ate the increasingly important role that a general dentist can play in the management of a person's overall health," said Dr. Carter. "They also show the impo......s approximately $500.00, need to first visit their dentist to have customized trays or mouth guards made to f...d breath it is important to work closely with your dentist to rule out other health concerns associated with this condition and to identify the most appropriat...Quitting smoking could save your teeth, study shows
...health routine, together with preventive care by a dentist and dental hygienist. Dr Philip Preshaw, a clini... of keeping their teeth into old age. "Often the dentist is in the best position to help them stop smoking, because most people, if they are going for regula...Implant-supported overdentures are a successful solution for edentulous people
...is procedure is a team effort between the patient, dentist and periodontist. Depending on the specific condition, the periodontist will create a treatment plan tailored to meet the patients' needs....Medications and cough syrups may cause cavities
...ausing erosion. "It's important to talk with your dentist about any medications that your child is on and se... using* *Check with your pediatrician or general dentist before taking any supplements....Manchester oral health pioneer wins second major honour in six months
...agues at Manchester, as well as my wife and fellow dentist Fiona, a constant source of inspiration and advice. "Undertaking research in primary care is a difficult and daunting task, and teamwork is the only way to achieve results. Our work has led directly to the formation of the National Oral Health Unit ...Diabetes can lead to gum disease in childhood; onset is younger than previously recognized
... likely than those without diabetes to have seen a dentist within the past year," said Robin Goland, M.D., co-director of the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center and a co-author of the paper. "This was due to a perceived lack of need, so clearly it's important that physicians and dentists and their patients with d...Cigarette smoking nearly doubles risk for root canal treatment
...and connective tissue, becomes inflamed. A general dentist or an endodontist, a root canal specialist, removes the infected tissue, cleanses the space and fills the tooth to prevent the bacterial infection from recolonizing. With the help of two endodontic residents, who re-examined the dental x-rays taken o...Study finds dentists in research network do not discriminate
...ually is the hygienist, but when the hygienist and dentist battle dental disease together, the patient wins. ...% of the hygienist visits compared to 14.4% of the dentist visits and prevention counseling was done in 87.7% of hygiene visits compared to 28.7% of dentists' ...State children's health insurance program affects access to dental care and use of dental services
...ntal needs and 49.5% more likely to have visited a dentist within the preceding 6 months. These implementation effects were large enough to result in a measurable effect on access to dental care for the entire low-income population. This study provides evidence that SCHIP implementation substantially reduce...The first clinical test for saliva-based oral cancer detection: Ready now!
...n a thorough oral cancer examination, usually by a dentist or other qualified health care provider, for possible signs and symptoms of this disease. Scientists are working on technologies and biomarkers for the early detection of oral cancer. Saliva, an easy-to-obtain and non-invasive body fluid, has recentl...Saliva component may predict future oral bone loss
...evels of IL-1 beta in saliva may prove to help the dentist decide whether or not to treat the dental patient ...odontal (gum) disease. Such a test also may help a dentist decide how often a patient needs tooth cleaning. Previous studies had identified specific protein b...Drinking pink liquid may lead to a black tongue
... as well. Some reactions can be prevented, but the dentist must be aware of what drugs, vitamins, and herbs t...additional oral side effects from medications. "A dentist can help, both in diagnosing drug interactions and in writing prescriptions that would be good to ta......need for orthodontics or alternative treatments. A dentist usually recommends braces to improve the patient's... and the primary teeth provide the child's general dentist with a good perspective of the development of the child's dentition and any need for orthodontics," ...