Benefits of Sugar-Free Chewing Gum A study by Dr. M. Al-Haboubi et al, published in Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, investigated the effects of prescribing sugar-free chewing gum on the oral health and quality of life of dentate older people living in the .. Read More
Fluoride in Drinking Water Cuts Tooth Decay in Adults A new study has produced the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water provides dental health benefits to adults, even those who had not received fluoridated drinking water as children. In the first population-level study of its kind, Read More
Tooth Loss Linked to Slowing Mind and Body The memory and walking speeds of adults who have lost all of their teeth decline more rapidly than in those who still have some of their own teeth, according to a new research study from the University College London in the United Kingdom. Read More
Connection Between the Mouth and Heart Research from Forsyth Institute and Boston University scientists has shown that using an oral topical remedy to reduce inflammation associated with periodontitis also results in prevention of vascular inflammation & lowers risk of heart attack. Read More
Link Between Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease Dr. Maria Febbraio, a foundational science researcher, University of Alberta School of Dentistry, says that patients with untreated periodontal disease are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Read More