Red wine compound 'could help tooth decay and gum disease fight'
Polyphenols found in red wine helped fend off harmful bacteria in the mouth, a study finds. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - February 21, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Associations Between Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption and Children's Health: An Updated Review of the Literature
Review examines the evidence on: 1) the health impacts of sugary beverages on children ' s health (obesity, diabetes risk, dental caries, and caffeine-related effects); 2) the health impact of substituting SSBs with other drinks; and 3) the role of taste preferences in SSB consumption patterns. (Source: PHPartners.org)
Source: PHPartners.org - February 20, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Do Signs of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Increase the Odds of Dental Caries? A Case-Control Study
Conclusion: Children considered by their parents/guardians to have attention deficit have a greater chance of exhibiting dental caries, independently of household income. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 26, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Probiotic Lactobacillus sp. inhibit growth, biofilm formation and gene expression of caries-inducing Streptococcus mutans.
J Cell Mol Med. 2018 Jan 8. doi: 10.1111/jcmm.13496. [Epub ahead of print]AbstractStreptococcus mutans contributes significantly to dental caries, which arises from homoeostasic imbalance between host and microbiota. We hypothesized that Lactobacillus sp. inhibits growth, biofilm formation and gene expression of Streptococcus mutans. Antibacterial (agar diffusion method) and antibiofilm (crystal violet assay) characteristics of probiotic Lacobacillus sp. against Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 25175) were evaluated. We investigated whether Lacobacillus casei (ATCC 393), Lactobacillus reuteri (ATCC 23272), Lactobacillus plantaru...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 24, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Nicotine is a risk factor for dental caries: An in vivo study
ConclusionNicotine would promote the attachment ofS. mutans to dental surface, and further increase the incidence and severity of dental caries. Therefore, nicotine might be a risk factor for smoking-induced caries. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 22, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Cavity prevention approach effectively reduces tooth decay
(University of California - San Francisco) A scientifically based approach that includes a tooth-decay risk assessment, aggressive preventive measures and conservative restorations can dramatically reduce decay in community dental practices, according to a study by researchers at UC San Francisco. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 22, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Yoghurt increases children's risk of tooth decay
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh found under five-year-olds who snack on sweets or chocolate are twice as likely to suffer tooth decay even if they brush their teeth. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 16, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New Dental Material Can Resist Biofilm Growth And Kills Bacteria
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an antibacterial resin for dental procedures such as cavity fillings. They hope that the material can provide improved fillings that resist tooth decay and last longer. Conventional materials for dental fillings are prone to being covered in plaque, a sticky biofilm that can lead to tooth decay and filling failure. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on developing something better. “Dental biomaterials such as these,” said Geelsu Hwang, a researcher involved in the study, “need to achieve two goals: first, they should kill pathogenic m...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 10, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Britain's dental crisis: Charities that assist third world countries are forced to step in to cope with the'national disaster' because dentists are too busy to properly treat patients
Read more:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5228483/Britains-dental-crisis-forcing-charities-step-in.html#ixzz53AAdSxWLBritain ' s dental crisis is forcing charities that assist third world countries to step in.Dentists in the UK are so inundated with targets and admin, they lack the time and resources to properly focus on dental health, resulting in a ' national disaster ' that is making patient treatment a low priority, according to a letter signed by more than 400 dentists.Described as ' an international disgrace ' , Dentaid, a charity which works across parts of Africa, Asia and Central America, set up its firs...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 9, 2018 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Trendy ‘ Raw Water ’ Can Reportedly Give You Hepatitis, Other Diseases
CBS Local — A new health craze that has many people paying high prices for unfiltered water is also reportedly putting those people at risk for diseases like hepatitis and norovirus.
According to a report from The New York Times, the demand for “raw water” in and around California’s Silicon Valley has sent prices soaring. The small companies bottling their untreated product have hiked the price from around $37 to over $60 for a 2.5-gallon jug.
“It has a vaguely mild sweetness, a nice smooth mouth feel, nothing that overwhelms the flavor profile,” San Francisco grocery store manager Kevin...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 3, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Bacteria Chris Melore Fluoride Hepatitis Local TV Norovirus raw water talkers Source Type: news
Parents urged to limit children's snacks to 100 calories
Campaign aims to encourage healthier snacking to reduce obesity and tooth decay Related items fromOnMedica “Sugar-free” drinks – are they really healthy? Chocolate bars and cakes could shrink under new sugar guidelines Experts call for ban on sales of energy drinks to under 16s Tenfold global rise in childhood/teen obesity since 1975 Children order fast food from schools, report shows (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 3, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS vending machines: where does the conflict lie?
NHS England has strongly voiced concerns over the need to fight obesity, diabetes and tooth decay within NHS premises. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - December 20, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Oral Health of American Indian and Alaska Native Children Aged 6-9 Years: Results of the 2016-2017 IHS Oral Health Survey (April 2017)
This data brief presents information on the prevalence of dental caries in the primary and permanent teeth of AI/AN children in 2016-2017. (Source: HSR Information Central)
Source: HSR Information Central - December 15, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Health Tip: Dental Association Supports Fluoridated Water
-- Not every community in the United States adds fluoride to drinking water.
Nonetheless, the American Dental Association supports the practice, saying fluoridated water:
Helps prevent tooth decay.
Protects all ages against cavities.
Is safe... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - December 14, 2017 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Kids Drinking Bottled Water Get Less Lead, More Tooth Decay Kids Drinking Bottled Water Get Less Lead, More Tooth Decay
Switching from tap water to bottled water, children may trade lead exposure for tooth decay, according to a new study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - December 4, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
